Ardian attends IPEM Wealth 2026

03 Feb

Ardian attends IPEM Wealth 2026

Meet our private equity experts

  • Ardian

  • Private Wealth Solutions

  • Infrastructure

  • Buyout

  • Cannes, France

The Accelerator of Private Markets’ Wealth Revolution

IPEM Wealth is not a copycat private markets conference. It’s where you navigate the transformation happening right now: the shift of private capital toward individuals, via wealth managers, family offices, and private banks. Over three days in Cannes, IPEM Wealth is gathering 3,800 participants looking to build solutions in every asset class, with dozens of practitioner-led sessions and curated meetings designed to cut through the noise and create genuine commercial opportunities.

This event is a great opportunity to meet with our private equity experts to learn more about Ardian’s activities and Private Wealth Solutions. Join us on Booth G157 – Level 0!

  • Location

    Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

  • Date

Join us

PROGRAM
 

FEBRUARY 4:

Finding the Perfect Distribution Partner, with Erwan Paugam | 10:30am CET - 11:10am CET | Plenary Room

What do GPs need to look for in distribution partners and how should they find their perfect match? Weighing up global distribution versus local presence. Considerations for alignment of incentives and fee structures - longevity of offering big discounts or periods of exclusivity to get funds onto platforms. How many distributors do you need? Can the price of exclusivity make sense?

5 minutes “scene-setting” presentation from Novantigo & 35-minute panel

Speakers:

  • Marco Zamberletti, Global Head of Advisory Solutions, Deutsche Bank Private Bank
  • Erwan Paugam, Head of Private Wealth Solutions and Senior Managing Director, Ardian
  • Luc Maruenda, Partner, Head of Wealth Solutions - Investor Relations, Eurazeo

What part does infrastructure play in wealth portfolios?, with Daniel von der Schulenburg | 2:20pm - 3:00pm CET 

The discussion will focus on the role of infrastructure within private wealth allocations, including the appeal of evergreen vehicles as an access route to non-listed infrastructure, differences in risk-return profiles, and why deal quality matters for HNW distribution. We’ll also explore how direct pro rata investment alongside flagship funds compares to strategies relying on primary and secondary exposure, and whether this can lead to differences in long-term performance.

Speakers: 

  • Jean-Baptiste Bourdie, Managing Partner, Otentiq Private Markets by Access Capital Partners
  • Octavian Popescu, Founder & CEO, ROYC
  • Daniel von der Schulenburg, Head of Infrastructure Germany, Benelux & Northern Europe & Senior Managing Director 

What do fractures in the global economy mean for Europe?, with Emmanuel Miquel | 5:00pm - 5:30pm CET | Plenary Room

After a year of shocks, where does world economy go next? Some economists believe we are witnessing a fracturing of global trade, whereby economies coalesce around powerful blocs centred either around the US or China. Where does Europe fit? How has the policy dialogue around sovereignty materialise in this splintered world? How do investors navigate the new paradigm?

Speakers: 

  • Mike O’Sullivan, Author, Economist and Investor, Moonfare
  • Thomas Friedberger, CEO & Co-CIO, Tikehau
  • Emmanuel Miquel, Head of Buyout France & Managing Director, Ardian
  • Tim Hames, Acuti Associates

Speaking