Where the connections drive returns
The most LPs. The most senior leaders. The most international audience. The best investment opportunities. Anywhere in Africa.
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2026 agenda is now live!
Discover what's next in fundraising, LP allocations, liquidity and secondaries, AI and tech, private credit, domestic capital formation and more...
Africa's biggest and most senior private capital conference
What's new for this year?
The #1 LP/GP gathering in Africa, bringing the private markets community together to connect, share insights and shape the future of the industry.
New summit: Tech, AI & VC summit, Tuesday 1 December
Enhanced agenda: new topics including investment consultant strategy, bitcoin mining, independent sponsors, credit secondaries and more...
Deeper discussions: from case studies on private credit to collaborative workshops on risk and resilience
More varied LP/GP networking opportunities: private credit breakfast, climate investment masterclass, fishbowl session and more....
Network with a world-class audience
13,000+ meetings take place during the event with highlights including:
- Exclusive LP/GP closed-door discussion groups
- Women in Africa lunch
- SuperReturn Africa awards ceremony
- LP-only fund presentations & lunches
- LP/GP breakfast masterclass
- The ConnectMe networking lounge
Plus - the cutting-edge networking app will connect you with key players before, during, and after the event.
Who will you meet?
Connect with 700+ of the leading names in African private capital, including 350+ GPs and 200+ LPs with $1.5trn+ in AUM.
LPs that attended in 2025:
IFC, KfW Development Bank, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Mastercard Foundation, Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and many more...
GPs that attended in 2025:
Affirma Capital, AfricInvest, Goodwell Investments, Vantage Capital, SPE Capital, Verod Capital, Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers, RMBV and many more...
Expert-led discussions
Hear from 175+ thought-leaders specialising in African private capital, with speakers from Africa, Europe, the US and beyond.
LP companies who spoke in 2025:
Vatternfields Investments, Motor Industry Retirement Funds, EBRD, Government Institutions Pension Fund, Government Employees Pension Fund, Swedfund, Small Foundation and FinDev Canada.
GP companies who spoke in 2025:
DPI Venture Capital, Tana Africa Capital, Capitalworks, EXEO Capital, Quona Capital, Novastar Ventures, Infra Impact Investment Managers and Sanari Capital.
Specialist insights. Specialist networking.
Delve deeper into trending topics and meet people with the same interests as you on the focused summit day on Tuesday 1 December.
- Private Credit
- Tech, AI & VC - brand new for 2026!
- Fundraising
- Infrastructure
A summit day ticket lets you move between all four summits throughout the day as you see fit.
Free for LPs
LPs can apply to attend for free and get a tailored event experience including:
LPs registered to attend include Development Bank of Southern Africa, European Investment Bank (EIB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), KfW Development Bank, Mastercard Foundation, Norfund, Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and many more!
Specialist insights. Specialist networking.
Delve deeper and connect with GPs and LPs with the same interests as you.
Book to attend the specialist summits day and move between four at your leisure. Plus, save £300 when you book it with the main conference.
Fundraising Summit
Specialised content on the fundraising climate in Africa, key data, consolidation, LP capital deployment, alternative fund structures, emerging managers, family offices, pension funds, the role of the DFI, secondaries and co-investments, exits and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Infrastructure Summit
Tailored insights into how investors are maximising opportunities and breaking down barriers in infra, financing, climate, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, LP views, the maritime ecosystem, transport trends, real estate, PPPs and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Tech, AI and VC Summit
Hear from the experts on the latest investment opportunities in tech, AI and VC including tech valuations, fintech, VC adoption, cleantech and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Private Credit Summit
Latest insights on the evolution of debt, credit practices and pitfalls, SME financing, real stories, the portfolio company perspective, de-risking, purpose-driven lending and more.
Tuesday 1 December.
Christian Winkler
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
asc impact
A welcoming space to reconnect, build new ties and exchange ideas.
The LP Council
The SuperReturn Series is curated by its LP Council.
Their advice and expertise ensure we deliver the best events possible year-after-year.
Sponsor Africa’s leading private capital event
To find out about all our sponsorship opportunities, contact Marcia Brissett at sponsorsuperreturn@informa.com or call +44 (0) 20 8052 0427.
SuperReturn Africa 2025 trailer
Take a look at what's to come this December in Cape Town!
The SuperReturn Africa Awards
The awards represent a unique opportunity to celebrate excellence, leadership and innovation in Africa's private capital industry.
Show your commitment and align your brand with those recognised as the best in their field.
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Certified by the CPD Certification Service
SuperReturn Africa is now a CPD certified event.
Delegate attendees will receive a CPD certificate after attending the event. For further information on CPD accreditation please visit: www.cpduk.co.uk
