Our Speaker Line-Up

Known for our critically acclaimed, top-tier speakers, our conference this year boasts an exceptionally powerful roster. It features CEOs from leading African stock exchanges, complemented by distinguished pension professors from top U.S. institutions, and a diverse range of investment managers and corporate CEOs from across the African continent.

Meet Our Experts

Thato Norman

Chief Executive Officer - Debswana Pension Fund

Jo Smeed

Occupational Pensions & Savings Executive - Sovereign Pension Services

Joseph Ampofo

Chief Executive Officer - Enterprise Trustees Ghana

Veenay Rambarassah

Director: Investments - National Pension Fund Mauritius

Geraldine Fowler

President - Institute of Retirement Funds Africa

Timothy Mukoba

Co-Founder/CCO - Systech Limited

MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto

Partner - A&O Shearman

Guy Opperman

UK Pensions Minister 2017-2022; Consultant and Advisor

Muyangwa Muyangwa

Director General - NAPSA

Vukosi Maluleke

Head of Treasury - Development Bank of Southern Africa

Prof. Laurens Swinkels

Investment Committee - Robeco Pension Fund, Netherlands

Saqib Nazir

Chief Executive Officer - People's Pension Trust Ghana Limited

Brian Karidza

Head of Actuarial and Benefit Administration Services - Government Employees Pension Fund

Dr. Leslie Ndawana

Principal Officer - National Fund For Municipal Workers

Lindiwe Buthelezi

Pension Fund Board Chairperson - Industrial Development Corporation

Lebogang Mokgabudi

Independent Specialist Board Trustee - Government Employees Pension Fund

Mpho Mtsi

Client Director - Old Mutual Investment Group

Nalandri (Nancy) Andrews

Vice President - Institute of Retirement Funds Africa

Futhi Tembe

Chief Executive Officer - Eswatini National Provident Fund

Sisamkele (Sisa) Isipho Kobus

Senior Research Analyst - Old Mutual Invest

Arimi Barbra Teddy

Head of Marketing and Communications - National Social Security Fund

Reabetswe Mjekevu

Principal - SA SME Fund

Tunji Andrews

Chief Executive Officer - AwaBah

Chimwemwe Kanyenda

Chief Operating Officer - NICO Life Insurance Company Ltd

Lihle Khoza

Chief Executive Officer - Motor Industry Fund Administrators

Amanda Khoza

Board Member - Institute of Retirement Funds Africa

Meta Mhlarhi (Maponya) CA (SA)

Director & Co-Founder - Mahlako Financial Services

Phillip Delali Zumanu

Independent Consultant

Sandrine Henton

Managing Director - EG Capital

John A. Turner, PHD

Professor - Pension Policy Center

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Speaker Slots are officially sold out.

The theme is “Building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable pension systems in Africa”. The summit is designed to craft strategies for overcoming challenges in the pension sector and ensuring long-term growth and security.

 

The summit will be held at the InterContinental Hotel & Resort in Balaclava Fort, Mauritius. The venue offers over 35,000 square feet of meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can host up to 600 people.

Key topics will include overcoming threats to pension portfolio stability, navigating an evolving legal landscape, strategies for effective pension trusteeship, seizing opportunities in ESG investing, and extending pension coverage to the informal sector.

By becoming a sponsor, your company can gain unparalleled exposure, engage with key decision-makers, and showcase its leadership and solutions in the industry. To confirm a partnership or sponsorship package, you can get in touch with the Africa Pensions team.

 

To purchase a speaker slot or discuss a tailored partnership, you should email partnerships@africapensions.com