PIAfrica is one of the biggest and most important gatherings in Africa for exploring alternative investment opportunities. With African pension funds and sovereign wealth funds managing more than USD 2 trillion in assets, institutional investors across West, East, Southern and North Africa are accelerating diversification into private markets, infrastructure, credit, and alternative investments, while adapting to evolving regulation, governance expectations, and global uncertainty.

Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Institutional Capital for Growth and Development,” PIAfrica 2026 will tackle the most pressing issues facing institutional investors today. Discussions will span regulatory agility, trustee capacity-building, infrastructure and climate-aligned investment, private equity and venture capital, private credit and trade finance, and innovative approaches to risk management and diversification. The conference, bringing together pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, regulators, and public-sector investors, is expected to offer thoughtful perspectives on how to translate long-term capital into sustainable economic impact.

This year, the distinguished lineup of global speakers will include experts from various investment sectors such as infrastructure, private credit and trade finance, private equity and venture capital, asset management, development finance, ESG and sustainable investing, capital markets regulation, and insurance and employee benefits.

Bilal Adam, Chief Executive Officer of Stewards Investment Capital :

“PIAfrica 2026 comes at a key moment for Africa’s institutional investors as the role of private markets, credit and alternative assets continues to expand. We are delighted to be part of this event that brings together long-term capital allocators, regulators and investment experts to engage in practical, forward-looking dialogue, aligning with our mission to unlock resilient returns and drive sustainable economic growth through innovative investment strategies. We look forward to contributing to these insightful conversations and helping shape the future of institutional investing on the African continent.”

Bilal Adam will be among the panelists at one of the key sessions titled "Rethinking institutional investment in times of uncertainty." Together with leading industry stakeholders, he will share his perspectives on how institutional investors can harness collaboration, innovation, and purpose-driven strategies to build resilient portfolios, unlock long-term value and contribute meaningfully to sustainable economic growth across Africa and beyond.

Mahad Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of AME trade and organiser PIAfrica 2026 :

“This development reflects a significant evolution in our global strategy, and highlights our commitment to building an impactful global platform. We continue to strengthen our presence in the U.S., one of the world’s most regulated and trusted financial markets, providing added confidence to our investors and stakeholders.”

For more information about PIAfrica 2026, please visit www.pensionfundsafrica.com.