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January 28-30, 2025 – Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
Become a Speaker
- Conferences
- Summits
- Breakout Sessions
Welcome to the IPEM Cannes 2025 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!
HOW IT WORKS

You apply
Submit your application by October 10th, 2024
Specify your preferred sub-theme and/or summit topic (download the program).

We review it
High-quality required!
Starting in July, our team will carefully review the submissions and select the speakers for the IPEM Cannes 2025 edition.

We let you know
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.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
- Content is richer when it comes from within. IPEM speakers give meaning to conferences and make them more relatable.
- An opportunity to share knowledge and experience with influential professionals and investors from around the world.
- A chance to network with other industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in the private equity market.
- The ability to help shape the future of private equity by sharing unique perspectives and ideas.
- The excitement of being selected as a speaker at the premier industry event.
- The opportunity to discover the French Riviera in January and experience the village atmosphere of Cannes.
Submission Process
• Your name
• Your contact information and contact person (for organizing speaking engagements if you’re selected, asking additional questions, etc) if different.
• Preferred sub-theme and/or summit topic.
• Summary of your experience in the industry.
Submit your application by October 10th, 2024.
Review Process
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 10th, 2024, and any incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Selection Process
• 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 Cannes 2025.
• If you have a unique perspective or innovative ideas to share, we encourage you to submit your proposal.
They Spoke at IPEM 📢


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
CAISSE DES DÉPÔTS ET CONSIGNATIONS
Program Overview
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
CONFERENCE ROOM
Morning
TBD
Afternoon
The 2025 deal landscape in Europe
WEALTH ROOM
Morning
The next promises of private capital
Afternoon
Wealth products and innovations
SUMMIT ROOM
Morning
Infra & Real Assets
Afternoon
Buyout
BREAKOUT ROOM
Morning
TBD
Afternoon
Healthcare
Thursday, January 30, 2025
CONFERENCE ROOM
Morning
Portfolio management, value creation and exit routes in 2025
Afternoon
Portfolio management, value creation and exit routes in 2025
WEALTH ROOM
Morning
Deep dive into EMEA
wealth markets
Afternoon
Deep dive into EMEA
wealth markets
SUMMIT ROOM
Morning
Private Debt
Afternoon
Venture & Growth
BREAKOUT ROOM
Morning
Secondary
Afternoon
Energy transition
Submit your Speaker Application
Our Speaker Submissions form is now closed
If you have any questions, please contact us at: speaker@ipem-market.com
