The Top 10 Private Equity Events in Q1-2025 for Brand Builders & Capital Raisers
As we move into the new year, brand builders and capital raisers in the private markets will have an exciting slate of events to look forward to in Q1 2025. Whether you're looking to network with LPs & peers or stay updated on industry trends, these conferences and summits will provide valuable opportunities. Here's a roundup of the key events to attend in the first quarter of 2025 (click here for a full list of events for 2025):
1. iConnections Global Alts '25
Date: January 27-30, 2025
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Expected Attendance: 6000+
Estimated LPs: 1200+
Organizer: iConnections
Event Link: iConnections Global Alts 2025
Why Attend:
iConnections Global Alts is one of the most prestigious events for global alternative investors, offering unparalleled networking opportunities. With over 6,000 attendees and 1,200+ LPs, this event is an excellent place to connect with LPs, GPs, and other institutional investors from around the world.
2. IPEM Cannes 2025
Date: January 28-30, 2025
Location: Cannes, France
Registration Fee: €2,800
Expected Attendance: 3500+
Estimated LPs: 500+
Organizer: IPEM
Event Link: IPEM Cannes 2025
Why Attend:
Held in the stunning city of Cannes, IPEM is Europe’s leading private equity and venture capital event. It's the perfect place to connect with key decision-makers and influential players in the private equity space. The event brings together a highly curated audience, including 500+ LPs, making it ideal for forming partnerships and exploring new opportunities.
3. Next Wave Summit 2025 (Emerging Funds)
Date: February 11-12, 2025
Location: New York City
Expected Attendance: 250 (1:1 LP/GP Ratio)
Estimated LPs: 125+
Organizer: Inversion Summits
Event Link: Next Wave Summit 2025
Why Attend:
With a 1:1 LP/GP ratio, the event fosters a highly engaging and targeted environment for capital raising and investment discussions. The 125+ LPs attending makes it an excellent opportunity to meet LPs who are specifically interested in emerging fund managers.
4. Private Capital Summit Europe 2025
Date: February 13, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
Registration Fee: £799 (early bird)
Expected Attendance: 300+
Estimated LPs: 100+
Organizer: Private Equity Wire
Event Link: Private Capital Summit Europe 2025
Why Attend:
The Private Capital Summit Europe offers a high-level gathering for professionals involved in private equity and private capital markets. With an emphasis on networking and thought leadership, this summit is a prime opportunity for brand builders and capital raisers to engage with LPs and other GPs. The event includes an est. 100+ LPs, giving you a valuable chance to forge connections in the European market.
5. 0100 Conference DACH
Date: February 18-20, 2025
Location: Wien, Austria
Registration Fee: €1,000+
Expected Attendance: 300+
Estimated LPs: 100+
Organizer: 0100
Event Link: 0100 Conference DACH 2025
Why Attend:
The 0100 Conference brings together leaders from the DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) region. This conference will allow you to expand your network within one of Europe’s most lucrative markets for private equity and venture capital. With 100+ LPs in attendance, it’s a great opportunity to connect with key players in the DACH region and enhance your visibility.
6. Women's Private Equity Summit
Date: March 2-5, 2025
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Registration Fee: $4,995
Expected Attendance: 1000+
Estimated LPs: Not stated
Organizer: With Intelligence
Event Link: Women's Private Equity Summit
Why Attend:
This summit highlights the importance of diversity in the private equity industry and offers a platform for women in private equity to connect, share knowledge, and discuss the future of the industry. It's a fantastic event for building relationships and promoting women’s leadership in private markets.
7. Nexus 2025
Date: March 10-12, 2025
Location: Orlando, Florida
Registration Fee: $1945 - $2395 (Emerging manager rate = $1945) - Use Discount Code: PEM_XX25 for the Private Equity Marketeer’s exclusive discount.
Expected Attendance: 500+
Estimated LPs: Not stated ($11 trillion - and counting - of LP AUM in attendance)
Organizer: Private Equity International
Event Link: Nexus 2025
Why Attend:
NEXUS is an electrifying convergence of private equity’s most powerful leaders and influential capital allocators.
Connect with the investors and managers defining the future of private equity to debate the forces that impact how you invest.
8. SEO's 16th Annual Alternative Investments Conference (AICON)
Date: March 13, 2025
Location: New York City
Registration Fee: $750 (Early bird available until January 2025)
Expected Attendance: 700+
Estimated LPs: 90+
Organizer: SEO
Event Link: AICON 2025
Why Attend:
Since its inception, this premier annual event has been increasing access and career development at every point of the investing chain. Showcasing the most compelling speakers and content in the Alternative Investments space, AICON is an interactive experience that benefits professionals of all levels and expertise.
9. Investor's Forum 2025
Date: March 19-20, 2025
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Registration Fee: €3,103 (Invest Europe Member only, discounted until 23 January)
Expected Attendance: 400+ (1:1 LP/GP Ratio)
Estimated LPs: 200+
Organizer: Invest Europe
Event Link: Investor's Forum 2025
Why Attend:
The Investors’ Forum is the annual flagship event of Invest Europe. The forum brings together leading LPs and GPs for an exceptional conference that is recognised throughout the private equity industry for the quality of its content and the calibre of its delegates.
The event is designed to provide participants with the latest industry insights and data, high level peer-to-peer debate and networking opportunities in a non-commercial environment. Attendance is open to pre-qualified institutional investors and Invest Europe member GPs and LP fund-of-funds only.
10. Pension Bridge The Annual 2025
Date: March 24-26, 2025
Location: California
Expected Attendance: 300+
Estimated LPs: 200+
Organizer: With Intelligence
Event Link: Pension Bridge The Annual 2025
Why Attend:
Pension Bridge’s flagship annual event is a major draw for institutional investors and private equity firms.
It brings allocators and managers together in an optimized environment:
● Finely balanced ratio of 2:1 investors/investment consultants to asset manager firms
● Numerous networking receptions and meeting opportunities
● Topical, curated content and industry-leading speakers
Conclusion
Q1-2025 promises to be an exciting period for private equity professionals, with plenty of opportunities to network, gain insights, and grow your business. Whether you're interested in European or U.S. markets, emerging funds, or institutional investors, these events offer valuable connections and content for brand builders and capital raisers in the private markets. Mark your calendar and make the most of these upcoming opportunities!