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.
² Law firms, investment banks, etc.
IPEM Paris 2024 marked a significant milestone in the journey of IPEM and the Private Markets industry as a whole. As the international IPEM event held in Paris, it represented a bold step forward in expanding our reach and impact within the global investment community.
It will be remembered as a defining moment in our collective journey towards greater prosperity and opportunity for all.
Join us for the NEXT IPEM Edition in Cannes, on January 28-30, 2025, and save the date for the NEXT IPEM Edition in Paris, on September 24-26, 2025.
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Climate change is the most important challenge faced by our times. We at IPEM believe that we must do our part – and that the Private Capital industry is part of the solution.
This issue, along with strategies, advice, and actions to reduce our impact on the world, is constantly being shared in our sessions, events, and digital content. And to stay ahead of the game, we decided to go big and launch a significant step in the right direction with the support of our partner INDEFI.
For each event, the whole IPEM team is mobilizing and working hard to propose an even more qualitative event for its participants. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate ROI experience throughout the event, and beyond. With our commitment to excellence, we promise to elevate your experience and enable you to create lasting impacts, as well as foster deeper relationships that take you to new heights.
Here are the main criteria that make IPEM a high-quality event:
Discover a summary of Wednesday at IPEM Paris 2024 with the Photo Gallery (relive our events: Comms & Marketing Lunch, Wrap Party), the TV Studio Interviews, and the Video Highlights!
Our Social Commitment
IPEM, International Private Equity Market, is the hub for all PE professionals.
We bring together the entire private equity ecosystem, such as LPs (Institutional Investors, Family Offices, Asset Managers, etc.), Funds Managers (GPs), Advisors & Business Services, etc.
We are focused on networking events and lounges. Our “village” gathers regional associations but also a high-end exhibition space to enable connections, discussions, and access to the latest projects and information.
In addition, we truly believe that diversity and equity, and more generally, inclusion for all, are a strength in Private Equity Markets. That’s why we organize each year several events around this theme, such as “Women in Private Equity”, and Conferences like “Engaging With Fund Managers on Diversity and Inclusion”, or even “Diversity Through Good Governance”.