Robeco Africa investment symposium
The world is becoming more unpredictable, as tariffs continue to influence trade dynamics and investment flows, and new threats emerge, such as potential conflicts over Greenland and Iran. Gold’s meteoric rise bears testimony to how many investors are seeking safe havens. Indeed, many EM areas are starting to become desirable alternatives to potentially over-priced Western equities and an AI bubble. But that doesn’t mean equity investing is any less fruitful than it ever was.
In these uncertain times, the biannual Robeco Africa Investment Symposium aims to chart a clear path forward. In this interactive two-day educational program at our Rotterdam headquarters, we will explore the implications of global tensions and an economic landscape that is gradually shifting toward emerging markets – bringing both opportunities and challenges – as the world order changes.
Who: Key decision-makers from leading asset owners from Africa, hosted by Thabo Tembo Head of Africa Distribution
What: Interactive education program with leading industry experts, guest speakers and peers
When: Wednesday 8 July (full day) and Thursday 9 July (full day)
Where: Robeco HQ Weena 850 Rotterdam 3014 DA
Program
During this 2 -day program we will bring you presentations and panel discussions focussing on:
Day 1
Macro and credit outlooks for 2026
Adopting sustainability in emerging markets
Global growth in EM led by a Chinese Renaissance
Finding value in Quant EM investing
How AI has shown that nothing is truly random
Day 2
The changing landscape for asset management
Real growth opportunities in value investing
Promoting SI when you still need fossil fuels
Voting & Engagement: A pragmatic approach to the energy transition
Low cost and transparent access to Robeco SI IP via Indices
Integrating client challenges into real world solutions
Please note that this program is subject to change and will be updated before the event.
Travel arrangements and hotel accommodation are not included in the program.
As the program will start on Wednesday morning, we recommend traveling to Rotterdam on Tuesday, 7 July.
Travel & hotel accommodation
Travel arrangements and hotel accommodation are not included in the program. Participants are required to make their own arrangements. We highly recommend participants staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre or the Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton. Both hotels are centrally located at the foot of the Erasmus Bridge.
Special room rates (7 - 10 July 2026):
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre: €199 per night
Haven Hotel Rotterdam, Curio Collection by Hilton: €234 per night
Rates are based on single occupancy, include breakfast, and exclude 6.5% city tax.
Availability is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Payment is due upon arrival. Cancellations are free of charge up to one week before arrival. Late cancellations or no shows will be charged the full amount.