The Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Conference (PI Africa) celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2027. Organised by AME Trade, it brings together pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, regulators, development finance institutions, asset managers and private capital players. The 2027 edition will be held under the theme “Mobilising Africa’s Institutional Capital to Deliver Real Outcomes.”
A DECADE OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT IN AFRICA
Since its launch in 2017, PI Africa has fostered sustained dialogue among asset owners, regulators, fund managers and development finance institutions. The tenth edition will take stock of progress and set priorities for the decade ahead. The latest edition brought together more than 200 delegates, over 44 pension funds, more than 40 speakers and participants from over 20 countries.
THE THEME: DEPLOYING CAPITAL WITH CONFIDENCE
PI Africa 2027 will focus on the governance, investment structures and partnerships needed to deploy capital responsibly and sustainably, while protecting members’ interests and meeting long-term return objectives. Discussions will include:
- Regulatory reforms and the development of domestic capital markets
- Infrastructure financing
- Private equity, venture capital, private credit and trade finance
- Sustainable investment and digital transformation
NEW FOR 2027: EXECUTIVE MASTERCLASS
The conference will open on 17 March with the PI Africa Executive Trustee & Investment Committee Readiness Masterclass, designed for trustees, investment committee members, pension fund executives and asset owners. It will address governance, due diligence and decision-making in alternative investments.
TWO DAYS OF DISCUSSION AND NETWORKING
The main conference, taking place on 18 and 19 March, will feature roundtables, fireside chats, panel discussions and networking opportunities. A closing commitments forum will aim to turn dialogue into concrete action.
WHY MAURITIUS?
A gateway for investment into Africa, Mauritius has hosted PI Africa for nearly a decade.
Mauritius, a gateway for investment into Africa, has hosted PI Africa for nearly ten years. As a regional financial platform that facilitates the structuring of investments, Mauritius is naturally at the heart of efforts to mobilise institutional capital for the continent’s development.
KEY INFORMATION
Event: PI Africa 2027, Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Conference
Dates: 17–19 March 2027
Venue: InterContinental Resort, Mauritius
Theme: Mobilising Africa’s Institutional Capital to Deliver Real Outcomes
Edition: 10th anniversary edition
Registration: pensionfundsafrica.com/registration
Sponsorship and partnership enquiries: piafrica@ametrade.org | www.pensionfundsafrica.com
Organizer
AME Trade Ltd is an international events organizer, specializing in B2B conferences with over 20 years’ experience working in emerging economies. With headquarters in the United Kingdom, AME Trade has regional offices in Angola, Cameroon, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, and further representation in more than 15 countries in Africa.
