Women in Retirement
Africa Conference 2025
What is this event about?
This summit is designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the pensions and the retirement industry as they specifically relate to women in East and Southern Africa. Amidst demographic shifts and economic volatility, this conference aims to reshape the future of retirement for women by addressing gender disparities in retirement savings and exploring innovative financial inclusion strategies. The ”Two-pot”; system from South Africa, a notable reform in the region, exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking strategies that will be discussed, offering insights into how policy adaptations can
benefit women facing a retirement savings gap due to lower
earnings, interrupted careers, and longer lifespans.
The summit will encompass a diverse array of themes, including but not limited to:
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Keynote Speech: “Understanding the Gender Pension Gap” – Discussing how systemic issues contribute to the gap in retirement savings
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Panel Discussion: The Impact of the Two-Pot System in South Africa – Exploring its benefits and adaptability in other African contexts
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Workshop: Financial Literacy and Planning for Women – Tools and strategies for effective retirement planning
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Presentation: “Innovative Pension Solutions for the Informal Sector” – Expanding coverage to the often-overlooked demographic
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Empowering Women Through Institutional Investment: Strategies for Gender Lens Investing and Internal Transformation
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Panel Discussion: “Women Leading the Way in Pensions” – Featuring influential women from the “50 Over 50” list, discussing leadership in financial sectors
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Case Study Sessions: Real-world examples of successful pension strategies impacting women
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Workshop: Asset allocation and investments strategies” – Tailoring investment approaches to the unique needs of women
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Closing Keynote: A Vision for Future Retirement for Women in Africa
Who attends?
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Policy Makers and Regulators: Government officials and regulatory authority members who are involved in shaping and enforcing policies affecting pensions and retirement.
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NGO Representatives: Members from nongovernmental organizations advocating for women’s economic rights and financial inclusion.
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Fintech Innovators: Entrepreneurs and tech professionals developing
financial technologies that assist with pension management and retirement planning. -
Financial Advisors and Planners: Professionals providing financial advice, especially those focusing on retirement planning for women.
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HR Professionals and Benefits Managers: Professionals involved in
managing employee benefits and retirement plans within organizations. -
Pension Fund Managers and Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing and administering pension funds.
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Legal Experts: Specialists in pension law, employment law, and gender equality law.
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Academics and Researcher: Individuals from academic institutions and think tanks studying gender disparities in economic security.
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Insurance Professionals: Those working in insurance companies that offer retirement and pension products.
26 - 28 March 2025, The Leonardo Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg, SA
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Programme Outline
Conference day 1
- Gender Pension Gap
- Impact of the Two-Pot System in South Africa
Conference day 2
- Financial Literacy and Planning for Women
- Innovative Pension Solutions for the Informal Sector
Conference day 3
- Empowering Women Through Institutional Investment
- Women Leading the Way in Pensions
Speakers...
Geraldine Fowler
CEO at GQM, Thought Leader and
current President of the Institute
of Retirement Funds Africa
“Women Leading the Way in
Pensions” – Featuring influential
women from the ‘50 Over 50’ list,
discussing leadership in financial
sectors.
Mabatho Seeiso
Independent Investment Committee Member for SABC Pension Funds
Makole Mupita
Founder & Executive Director, Mahlako a Phahla Investments (Pty) Ltd
Nicole Martens
Krutham - Head of Impact
Investing Research
“Empowering Women
Through Institutional
Investment” – Strategies for
Gender Lens Investing and
Internal Transformation.
Ntombizamasala
Hlophe
Chief Marketing Offfficer at
Momentum Corporate
“The Impact of the
Two-Pot System in South
Africa” – Exploring its
benefits and adaptability
in other African contexts.
Rosemary Nantambi
Director & Actuarial Consultant
& Director at Callund
Consulting Limited Uganda
“Financial Literacy and
Planning for Women” – Tools
and strategies for effective
retirement planning.
Janice Johnston
CEO, Edge Growth
Ventures
Belinda Sullivan
Head Corporate
Consulting Strategy,
Alexander Forbes
Carole Osero
Angengo
Global Initiatives Lead
& Africa Regional
Representative at
HelpAge International.
Pension Fund Interviews
Ahead of the COVID-19 crisis onset, local pension sectors had been growing rapidly
across the African region since the late 2000s. This summit unpacks how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting African pension fund approaches to portfolio management
AMC Business Institute Statistics
3 000+ delegates
1 500+ speakers
400+ events
20+ countries
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