Diversifying Beyond · Autumn Cohort 2026

Make the case to attend

Your board approves a total cost, not a programme fee — so we set out the full position openly.

Investment

Participation terms and fee framework

ElementSpecification
Institutional fee£6,500 per participant
Fee basisA fixed mandate delivery fee rather than a per-diem attendance rate
Procurement documentationFormal quotation, pro-forma invoice and institutional vendor onboarding packs issued on request
Submission deadlineFriday 2 October 2026 (subject to cohort capacity)

Submitting a mandate application creates no financial obligation. Participation is finalised on formal written acceptance by Asset Owners Africa and executive authorisation of the quotation.

Included in the fee

  • Complete implementation workstream delivery across the two-week platform
  • Structured C-suite sessions
  • Private governance workspace at the Institute of Directors
  • Local programme transport
  • Catered working meals
  • Finalised board documentation packs

Arranged by the delegate or fund

  • International travel
  • Accommodation — AOA can arrange and invoice this on request
  • Visa costs
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses

The return

What your institution receives

  • Board-approved investment mandate

    A written implementation strategy and diversification roadmap aligned with board risk-return directives.

  • Fiduciary readiness framework

    Opportunities triaged into incubation, structuring or active due-diligence pathways.

  • Validated implementation shortlist

    Vetted managers, transaction structures and co-investment opportunities tailored to the mandate.

  • Committee approval documentation

    A committee-ready submission pack, governance approval workplan and 90-day execution framework.

Papers for your committee, the same day

Board or committee paper, formal quotation, pro-forma invoice, vendor information sheet, visa invitation letter and sole-source justification note.

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Diversifying Beyond

Explore the programme

  • Programme

    An implementation platform engineered to bridge the gap between strategic intent and live execution.

  • Schedule

    The full platform runs 11–24 October 2026 across two working weeks in London.

  • Convenors

    The Asset Owners Africa team leading the programme and delegate confirmations.

  • Hosts

    Hosted inside the institutions — peer exchange between allocators, not a manager pitching product to a prospect.

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