8 October 2026
InterContinentalMauritius Resort
20 YEARS ON: CALIBRATING FOR YIELD
Maturity | Private Credit | Strategic Resilience
Two decades since Mauritius redefined its economy with landmark investor legislation and market-defining developments, the property sector is entering a definitive period of strategic recalibration. As global capital becomes more discerning and regional fiscal policies undergo structural shifts, success in 2026 now hinges on a pragmatic approach to asset management, navigating new regulatory realities, and a disciplined focus on operational yield.
As the region reasserts its fundamental strengths as a safe, transparent, and climate-resilient investment hub, the 4th Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Forum provides the essential platform to navigate this new era. From the institutionalization of the capital stack and the rise of private credit to the integration of agentic AI and sustainable ‘Build-to-Hold’ models, we are moving beyond ‘building’ toward high-performance value creation. Join us this June as we calibrate the next twenty years of Indian Ocean real estate.
This year’s summit is designed for leaders navigating the transition from high-churn sales to sustainable, institutional-grade models. We are diving deep into the “10% Pivot,” the rise of private credit, and the integration of Agentic AI.
The 2026 Strategic Pillars:
- 20 years of progress and what’s next: How has the market evolved since the launch of the Anahita, Tamarina, and the Business Provisions Action (2006)? How has the sector evolved, what lessons have been learned, and what’s next?
- RE – Positioning Mauritius: The Global Safe Haven: Positioning Mauritius as a premier, whitelisted jurisdiction for fiscal residency and a strategic hedge against global volatility.
- The New Capital Stack: Exploring the surge of Private Credit and Mezzanine Finance as alternatives to traditional structures of debt and bonds.
- Building an Institutional Grade Market and Assets: Ownership, development, and asset management of assets long term will pay dividends in an overheated market and create opportunities for exits.
- The 10% Pivot & Build-to-Hold: Navigating the July 2026 tax reforms by transitioning from high-churn sales to sustainable “Build-to-Rent” and multi-family residential models.
- Hospitality & Refurbishment 2030: A focus on Brownfield Regeneration – transforming existing footprints into ESG-compliant, branded residences that meet 2026 sustainability mandates.
- AI-Driven Efficiency: Moving beyond the hype to integrate Agentic AI in automating due diligence, AML compliance, and dynamic rental yield optimization.
- Connectivity & The “Metro Effect”: Leveraging expanded transit corridors to create high-density, mixed-use nodes that redefine the “Live, Work, Play” lifestyle for a global workforce.
- The Blue & Green Economy: Accessing specialized “Green Finance” for climate-resilient developments that align with the island’s long-term environmental goals.
- Investment Grade Structures for Investors Masterclass.
- Mixed Use, Place Making and Retail Evolution Masterclass.
why join us?
As the region reasserts its strength as a safe, transparent, and climate-resilient investment hub, this summit connects the entire value chain under one roof. API Mauritius is a deep dive into the local sector and a premier platform to do deals in Africa’s and the Indian Ocean’s most sophisticated market.
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Network with Leaders: Connect with international and local developers, institutional investors, pension funds, and hospitality operators.
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Expert Insights: Hear from senior ministry officials, government heads, and leading advisory teams.
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Strategic Growth: Explore the institutionalization of the capital stack and the future of “exit-ready” assets.
Join us this June as we calibrate the next twenty years of Indian Ocean real estate.
Benefits of Attending
Meet, reconnect, and do business with the leaders shaping Mauritius and the Indian Ocean’s real estate market. Join hundreds of developers, investors, operators, hotel owners, PropTech innovators, DFIs, and industry decision-makers at the region’s premier property and investment event in 2026.
QUICK FACTS FOR 2026
+-400 Total Attendees | 70 % local | 60+ Speakers | 14 Sessions | Cocktail Functions
• Ticket Price: $455
• MQA Accredited
– Please note that service fees apply for invoices done in MUR for MQA submission
LOOK BACK AT 2025
WHO SPOKE IN 2025

Steve Brookes
CEO
Balwin Properties

Daniel Trappler
Senior Director: Development
Radisson Hotel Group

Wayne Godwin
CEO
JLL Africa

Sandile Mpanza
Head of Commercial Property Finance
Africa Region
Absa CIB

Andreas Bjorlow
Head of Corporate Real Estate Services
Elevante Property Services

Kushinga Kambarami
Green Building Lead: Southern Africa
IFC

Guy Briggs
Partner
dhk Architects

Scott Revell
Enterprise Account Executive: Africa
MRI Software

Kirsten Manning
Senior Associate
HTI Consulting

Raghav Gandhi
CEO
Africa Logistics Properties











