Triumphant Success for the 10th Edition of IPEM in Cannes: Highlights from the International Conference
The 10th edition of IPEM, held at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, achieved resounding success, bringing together the elite of the European private markets industry. With a remarkable 28% growth compared to the previous year, this event gathered over 3,300 delegates, including 483 GPs, 322 investors, and 306 advisors, representing 1,307 companies from 46 countries.
The event kicked off with a morning dedicated to the evolution of the role of Limited Partners (LPs), marking the second day of IPEM. Following a full day of yoga, sector discussions, networking, and friendly evenings, the morning session focused on knowledge sharing, with palpable enthusiasm from private markets practitioners.
The central theme of the first session was "How does the rebalancing of power work in practice?" featuring Anastasia Amoroso, Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital, and Bruno Sollazo, Group Head of PE Investments at Generali. The discussions underscored the spectacular growth of the private markets industry over the last decade, attracting increased interest from private investors and regulatory attention.
Anastasia Amoroso emphasized the importance of transparency and compliance as the sector moves towards a potential $28 trillion over the next 15 years. The new regulations introduced by the SEC last summer reflect this need for increased transparency.
The second half of the day featured exciting summit sessions, covering themes such as energy transition, private debt, private markets consolidation, and the rise of continuation funds. Discussions highlighted the growing importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) integration and climate mapping in investment decisions.
The summit on energy transition highlighted essential topics such as ESG integration and climate roadmaps as unavoidable imperatives. Speakers emphasized the need to align investments with climate impact and biodiversity.
of this memorable edition, Antoine Colson, CEO and Managing Partner of IPEM, expressed gratitude to the participants, contributing to making this 10th edition an exceptional experience. "We look forward to seeing you in September 2024 in Paris for our grand international fundraising gathering!"
The event concluded with a celebratory cocktail on the terrace, offering participants a moment of relaxation and networking as the sun slowly set over the magnificent city of Cannes.
