Agenda

SuperReturn Africa’s agenda brings together insights from seasoned leaders in private capital on topics shaping the future of investment across African markets. Over multiple days, attendees engage in keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions covering:

• The macroeconomic landscape and its impact on Africa’s private markets
• Trends in fundraising, valuations, and performance benchmarks
• Strategies for value creation and risk management in portfolio companies
• Insights into LP priorities, allocations, and emerging asset classes
• The role of innovation, technology and ESG considerations in private equity

Sessions include networking breaks and specialist streams such as closed-door LP roundtables, investor breakfast masterclasses and investor-only workshops.

Speakers

SuperReturn Africa features a lineup of influential voices from across the private capital ecosystem. Past and expected speakers include senior investors, fund managers and thought leaders such as:

• John McDermott – Chief Africa Correspondent, The Economist
• Mantuka Maisela – Chairman and industry specialist
• Sifiso Sibiya – Head of Investments, Government Employees Pension Fund
• Ijeoma Ndukwe – BBC News journalist covering market trends
• Leading fund partners and managing directors from AfricInvest, AIIM, UHURU and more

The program brings together expertise from institutional allocators, private equity firms, development finance institutions and industry experts to deliver actionable insights and forward-looking perspectives.

Tickets

SuperReturn Africa 2026 offers several delegate packages for December 1–3 at The Westin, Cape Town:

• Main conference + specialist summits: £4,098 (+15% VAT)
• Main conference only: £2,999 (+15% VAT)
• Specialist summit only (Dec 1): £1,499 (+15% VAT)

Group discounts and sponsor discounts are available. Institutional limited partners (LPs) may qualify for complimentary passes subject to verification.

Who Should Attend

SuperReturn Africa is designed for senior decision-makers, founders, investors and ecosystem builders who are active or interested in private capital across African markets. Typical attendees include:

• General Partners (GPs): Fund leaders and portfolio managers driving investment strategy
• Limited Partners (LPs): Institutional allocators, pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds
• Development Finance Institutions: Organisations focused on long-term impact and growth capital
• Fund Managers and Advisors: Professionals shaping fund structures and investment approaches
• Growth-stage Founders and CEOs: Leaders seeking strategic capital and global connections

This mix of stakeholders creates unparalleled networking, matchmaking and deal-flow opportunities for participants across the continent and beyond.

Location & Dates

SuperReturn Africa 2026 is scheduled for 1–3 December 2026 at The Westin, Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together hundreds of senior investors, fund managers and ecosystem leaders in one of Africa’s premier business hubs.