PIAFRICA 2025 Returns to Mauritius: Investing for Tomorrow to Maximize Impact and Achieve Sustainable Economic Growth

The 8th edition of Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa returns to Mauritius from 8 to 9 April 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel & Resort.

MAURITIUS, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 8th edition of the annual Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa conference (PIAFRICA) returns for another highly anticipated two days of insightful discussions and high-level networking from 8 to 9 April 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel & Resort in Mauritius. This unrivalled, independently organised event is the longest-running and most influential industry gathering, bringing together key leaders and decision-makers representing African pension funds, regulators, investment managers, development financial institutions, and other stakeholders passionate about impact and the continent’s development. We are delighted to announce that to date, PIA 2025 is sponsored by Africa Finance Corporation (Platinum), Fundo Soberano de Angola (Gold), Stewards Investment Capital (Silver), and Old Mutual Alternative Investments (Bronze). Exciting expert speakers and industry leaders are expected to lead deliberations covering topical global, regional, and local pertinent issues.

Confirmed Speakers amongst others Include:
Shafeeq Abrahams, CEO, Eskom Pension & Provident Fund, South Africa
Armando Manuel, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Fundo Soberano de, Angola
Leslie Ndawana, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Executive Officer, National Fund for Municipal Workers (NFMW), South Africa
Nicholas Sherry, Chair, Independent Director, TWUSUPER, Australia
Brian Karidza, Head of Actuarial & Benefits Administration, GEPF, South Africa
Umar Farouk Aminu, Commissioner, Pencom, Nigeria
Josphat Muriuki, Trust Secretary, KenGen Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme, Kenya
Mike Adsetts, Chief Investment Officer, Momentum Investments, South Africa
Vincent Shimutwikeni, Member Board of Trustees, Universities Retirement Fund, Namibia
Issaka Ibrahim, General Manager, Metropolitan Pensions Trust, Ghana
Bilal Adam, CEO, Stewards Investment Capital, Mauritius
Tendai Matika, Head of Africa, Responsible Investment Ecosystems, UNPRI, South Africa
Senior Representative, BlackRock
Emmanuel Anesu Fundira, Board Chairman, NSSA Zimbabwe.

Africa’s pension fund industry is changing and adapting to internal and external factors, such as shifts in demographics, asset allocation strategies required to support infrastructure growth, and the anticipated impact of technological advancements.

PIAFRICA 2025 will look inward to Africa to explore alternative asset allocation strategies and opportunities for risk adjusted growth, while also looking outward to international Asset Managers, to further understand how Africa can attract and benefit from international fund allocations, gain deeper insights into alternative investment strategies, and mitigate associated risks. These and other pertinent issues will come into sharp focus at PIAFRICA 2025 , which runs under the theme ,“Investing for Tomorrow to Achieve Maximum Impact and Sustainable Economic Growth.”

The 2024 edition convened 44 pension funds overseeing billions in assets and with considerable capital to deploy. Over 200 participants were drawn from 25 countries heard from an accomplished lineup of 50 distinguished speakers.

Effective fund management and investment in today’s uncertain dynamic global economy require decisive leadership empowered by incisive knowledge. PIAFRICA is the place to be to gain the latest industry insights on mega trends charting the future and to make the strategic connections needed to move forward with high impact and sound growth. The event is set to facilitate knowledge exchange between alternative investment managers and the various pension funds and asset owners.

Join like-minded professionals and help drive the future of the industry. For more information about the conference, including registration details and the full agenda, please visit pensionfundsafrica.com.

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