IPEM Cannes 2024 – The Daily Spin – January, 25th
The shifting role of LPs was the overarching theme for the morning session of Day 2, at the 10th edition of IPEM in Cannes. After a full day of yoga,…
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. Attendees can connect in person at events such as 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 Barrissat¹, a French investor specializing in trade shows who came up with a creative way to serve this industry’s growth. With some knowledge of the European Private Markets (PM) industry, and using his skills, 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 and was supported by the first clients. Since then, it has driven a strong community and contributed to the growth of the last decade of Private Markets to reveal fundraising, facilitate connections, and bring people together in a friendly, business-like atmosphere.
The IPEM team has always been receptive to clients’ feedback, and their adaptability to the ever-growing private equity industry has paid off. As a result, the number of 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 delegates 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. And so we welcomed the PE community in September at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in Paris, and we took the opportunity to develop a new digital platform that would 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 gave access to industry leaders and an array of thought-provoking conference sessions so that you can make deals and form partnerships that will drive your business forward.
² Law firms, investment banks, etc.
Under the theme “Getting Deals Done”, IPEM Cannes 2024 delegates celebrated the 10th edition of IPEM, on January 23, 24 & 25 at the Palais des Festivals. We were honored to bring together the entire private markets ecosystem. This anniversary edition was a great opportunity to gather in a unique offsite atmosphere that is only possible at IPEM Cannes.
Save the date for the NEXT IPEM Edition in Paris, on September 9-11, 2024, and stay ahead of industry trends, connect with experts, and unlock limitless possibilities in the evolving private equity world.
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.
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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”.