Welcome to the IPEM Wealth 2026 Speaker submissions page!
If you’re a thought leader in the private markets industry, we invite you to submit an application to speak at our premier event where deals are made, partnerships are formed, and the future of the private markets is shaped. Each year, hundreds of experts apply in order to become a speaker, and we are excited to welcome passionate private equity market leaders.
Take part in our Call for Speakers!
Submit your application by October 31st, 2025
Specify your personal expertise.
High-quality required!
Starting in November, our team will carefully review the submissions and select the speakers for the IPEM Wealth 2026 edition.
Full transparency!
At IPEM, we aim to offer everyone a chance to speak. While not always feasible, we’re committed to supporting your path to becoming a future speaker.
• Your name
• Your contact information and contact person (for organizing speaking engagements if you’re selected, asking additional questions, etc) if different.
• Your personal expertise.
• Summary of your experience in the industry.
Submit your application by October 31st, 2025.
To ensure you align with our conference themes and meet IPEM’s high standards for content and delivery, please read the following rules:
1. You must have legitimacy in the theme for which you are submitting your application.
2. The applicant must have relevant experience and knowledge in the industry (have you ever talked in front of a camera, in a panel, etc., and what is your most relevant experience?).
3. To promote diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, we will prioritize the following groups at IPEM:
• International profiles (non-French).
• Women in private equity (gender diversity).
• New faces and names at IPEM.
4. All submissions must be received by October 31st, 2025, and any incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• We are particularly interested in hearing from new speakers who can provide innovative insights.
• We value diversity in all its forms and welcome speakers from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Additionally, we are looking for C-level executives and thought leaders who can contribute their expertise to IPEM Wealth 2026.
• If you have a unique perspective or innovative ideas to share, we encourage you to submit your proposal.
Orlando BRAVO
THOMA BRAVO
Candice BRENET
ARDIAN
Ariane DE ROTHSCHILD
EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD
Benoît DURTESTE
INTERMEDIATE CAPITAL GROUP
José E. FELICIANO
CLEARLAKE CAPITAL
Michele GIDDENS
BRIDGE FUNDS MANAGEMENT LTD.
Tom MASTHAY
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Ken MEHLMAN
KKR
Steffen MEISTER
PARTNERS GROUP
Armen PANOSSIAN
OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Isabelle SCEMAMA
AXA IM ALTS
Stephen A. SCHWARZMAN
BLACKSTONE
Dominique SENEQUIER
ARDIAN
Mikkel SVENSTRUP
ATP
Olivia YEDIKARDACHIAN
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