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What's IPEM?

IPEM, International Private Equity Market, is the premier relationship broker for global private equity. It brings together the entire private equity ecosystem, facilitating connections and knowledge-sharing through various channels. Event attendees can connect in person through exhibitions, networking sessions, and conferences, and stay informed throughout the year via the IPEM website and LinkedIn page. Additionally, the IPEM platform offers access to exclusive reports and online services such as pre-networking and matchmaking recommendations.

The event was created by Gilles Barissat¹, a French investor specializing in trade shows who came up with a creative way to serve this industry’s growth. With an events background and some knowledge of the European Private Markets (PM) industry, he and his team devised a unique formula to bring together investment firms (GPs), investors (LPs), advisors², and business services.

IPEM started in 2016 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes with 680 participants, supported by its first clients. Since then, IPEM has driven a strong community and contributed to the growth of the last decade of Private Markets to enable fundraising, facilitate connections, and bring people together in a friendly, business-like atmosphere.

IPEM has always been receptive to client feedback, and its adaptability to the ever-growing private equity industry has paid off. As a result, the number of event attendees has more than quadrupled since its inception, and IPEM has become one of the greatest private equity events in the world. The IPEM Cannes 2022 edition saw more than 5,200 participants in attendance, solidifying its position as a leading event in the industry. What sets IPEM apart from other events is its unique trade show format that offers not only conferences but also strong networking opportunities for participants from all over the world, driving innovation with a dynamic business format and a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions prevented us from holding the event at our usual location in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. To make up for it, we welcomed the PE community in September at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in Paris, for which we developed a new digital platform to enhance the in-person experience.

In 2023, we created a complementary rendez-vous to the annual gathering in Cannes. We brought IPEM to the next level, with IPEM Paris “The world’s private capital market”, in the Jardin des Tuileries and the Westin Hotel in the center of Paris.

Because we believe in meaningful connections, IPEM Paris gives access to industry leaders and an array of thought-provoking conference sessions in order to make deals and form partnerships that drive businesses forward.

¹ French entrepreneur and investor, specializing in exhibitions in various sectors: museums, pets, etc.

² Law firms, investment banks, etc.

Number of Delegates at IPEM Events

IPEM Cannes 2016

680 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2017

1,000 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2018

1,230 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2019

1,904 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2020

2,798 Delegates

IPEM Longchamp 2021

2,904 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2022

5,191 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2023

2,590 Delegates

IPEM Paris 2023

6,077 Delegates

IPEM Cannes 2024

3,324 Delegates

IPEM Paris 2024

6,161 Delegates

IPEM Cannes | Wealth 2025

3,673 Delegates

IPEM Global 2025

6,584 Delegates

IPEM Wealth 2026

3,500 Delegates
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Sister Event
HBI (Healthcare Business International)

About Our Latest Edition

IPEM Wealth 2026 - (Re)discover the last edition of IPEM!

Over 3,500 IPEM Wealth 2026 participants experienced the energy of Cannes, where powerful connections are made, emotions run high, and an exceptional network is built. Whether you’re an investor, fundraiser, dealmaker, or advisor, IPEM Wealth is where you navigate the transformation happening right now: the shift of private capital toward individuals, via wealth managers, family offices, and private banks.

Join us in May for the first edition of IPEM Future in Dubai, on May 13-14, and in September for the next edition of IPEM Global, on September 8-10.

Stay ahead of industry trends, connect with experts, and unlock limitless possibilities in the evolving private equity world.

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