Ardian attends IPEM Paris 2025

24 Sep

Ardian attends IPEM Paris 2025

Meet our private equity experts!

  • Ardian

  • Paris, France

Winning the Long Game

Navigating a world marked by short-term shocks, geopolitical turbulence, and economic uncertainty, private capital stands apart as the ultimate long-term investment strategy. Resilience, discipline, and adaptability define the private markets’ approach to value creation. From enduring macro shifts to embracing innovation across areas like private credit, infrastructure, and AI – staying focused on the horizon is more critical than ever.

IPEM Paris is the ultimate global gathering for private capital, uniting leaders from every continent. Under the theme “Winning the Long Game”, private market investors and fund managers will converge, creating opportunities across all communities and market segments to drive the growth of private capital.

Join us for three days of thought leadership content and meet our experts on Booth E125 – Level 1.

  • Location

    Palais des Congrès, Paris, France

  • Date

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PROGRAM:
 

The big picture on infrastructure

Infra & Real Assets Summit | September 25, 9:45 am - 10:15 am CET [Summit Room 2]

Opening remarks providing context for today’s private infrastructure market.

Speakers:

  • Mathias Burghardt, Executive Vice-President at Ardian, CEO of Ardian France and Head of Infrastructure
  • Petya Nikolova, DCIO, New York City Retirement System

Moderator:

  • Talya Misiri, ION Analytics


Are private markets facing a middle-age crisis? 

Conference | September 25, 14:00 pm - 14:30 pm CET [Conference room]

The first venture capital deal was done after the second world war. The first LBO in the 1960s. As private markets grow, they gain in efficiency. Information flows more readily, is richer, produced more often, which reduces market imperfections and risks. Sourcing of deals is more competitive, as there is not only more capital but also more actors. Valuations tend to increase. As a consequence, returns are expected to decrease over the mid-term. Is this a worry for fund managers and fund investors? If not, how do they analyse the impact of the fast growth and increasing maturity of private markets? If yes, how do fund managers plan to address this trend?

Speakers:

  • Thibault Basquin, Member of the Executive Committee, Executive Board Member of Ardian US LLC, Co-Head & CIO of Buyout
  • Benoît Durteste, CEO & CIO, ICG
  • Anthony Tutrone, Global Head of NB Alternatives & Managing Director, Neuberger Berman 

Moderator:

  • Carmela Mendoza, Senior Reporter, PEI GROUP

 
Is Japan making a comeback?

Asia Pacific Summit | September 26, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm CET [Summit Room 3]

Japan has witnessed a remarkable surge in private equity activity, with significant inbound investments from global PE funds driving corporate restructuring and value creation. This trend signals a fundamental shift in Japan's traditionally conservative corporate culture toward greater focus on shareholder returns and operational efficiency.

Speakers:

  • Shota Kuwaki, Managing Director, Sunrise Capital KK
  • Kenta Shima, Partner, J-Star
     

Moderator:

 

Speaking

  • Mathias_Burghardt.jpg

    Mathias Burghardt

    Executive Vice-President, Vice-Chairman of the Executive Committee, CEO of Ardian France and Head of Infrastructure

  • Thibault Basquin

    Thibault Basquin

    Member of the Executive Committee, Executive Board Member of Ardian US LLC, Executive Board Member of Ardian France, Co-Head & CIO of Buyout

  • Marie-Victoire Rozé

    Marie-Victoire Rozé

    Deputy Co-Head of Secondaries & Primaries, Senior Managing Director and Member of the ASF Management Committee