Riding the Crest of the Wave

The wealth opportunity sweeping through private markets is unlike anything the industry has seen in decades, with individual AuM projected to soar from $2.7 to $9.3 trillion by 2028 (+25% per year). A powerful wave of capital, innovation, and ambition is transforming how private markets and wealth intersect — creating immense potential to turbocharge the future industry but also real challenges.

It feels like a modern-day gold rush: excitement is high, competition is fierce, and the race is on to capture market share, build the right infrastructure, and channel savings into the real economy. Yet, as the tide rises, we have a collective responsibility to remain disciplined and aligned to determine whether the industry stays on top — or is pulled under.

At IPEM Wealth 2026, we’ll explore how to navigate this momentum responsibly and sustainably — to not just ride the wave, but master it.