Private Debt takes the stage at IPEM Wealth 2026

If you're a private debt professional wondering what's in store for you at IPEM Wealth 2026, then keep reading.

Wealth investors and debt managers are busy filling up their schedules with meetings and sessions to attend.

In this blog, we answer some of the top questions that private debt managers are asking - and explain how to get involved in IPEM Wealth 2026.

What's on the agenda at IPEM Wealth 2026 for private debt managers and investors?

This year there’s a big focus on how to incorporate private debt strategies into wealth investment portfolios.

The agenda has been designed to address the questions that wealth investors are asking—from portfolio construction to concerns over market stress, as well as the latest trends in direct lending and the emerging credit secondaries opportunity.

Many LPs attending are actively planning private debt allocations in the next 12 months.

For credit managers, it's a great opportunity to connect with fund selectors and allocators and be part of the conversation. ;

Which investors will be in the room?

With 250 registered LPs active in private debt, the investors span the European private wealth ecosystem. Registered participants can view the attendee list online to find out more. 

Here are some of the investors registered from key markets:

• Italy – Banca Mediolanum, Mediobanca, Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking, Sella SGR, Gammawave Capital, Azimut Libera Impresa SGR
• France – Acer Finance, Ballande, CEBPL, CEPAC, Long Term Investments, Lux Heritage, Stanhope Capital, Valhyr Capital
• Belgium – Bank Julius Baer, Belfius Asset Management, Deparco, Shine
• Switzerland – BNP Paribas AM Private Assets, NS Partners, Swiss Alternative Advisors, SYZ Group
• Monaco – Augustus Management, Moncrief Private Bank, Venus Management Company
• UK – Eighteen48 Partners, Nevastar Finance
• Spain – Abante Asesores, Orilla Asset Management
• Luxembourg – Chelsey Investissement, Halisol, Stonehage Fleming

Plus family offices and wealth managers from the Netherlands, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, and Japan.

Find out more about who's attending. 

Who's speaking about private debt?

There’s one focal point for private debt experts joining IPEM Wealth in Cannes – and that’s the Private Debt Summit on 5 February (10:00–12:40).

This is primary meeting place for professionals navigating the intersection of credit strategies and wealth distribution.

IPEM's Private Debt Summit is a relaxed and informal gathering. 

Speakers at the IPEM Wealth 2026 Private Debt Summit include:

• Michael Massarano, Partner & Deputy CIO, Arcmont
• Taj Sidhu, Head of European and Asian Private Credit, Carlyle
• Sebastien Roca, Managing Director, Cedrus & Partners
• Reji Vettasseri, Lead Portfolio Manager, Private Market Solutions, DECALIA
• Laura Carrere, Eiffel
• Valentina Angela La Barba, Co-Portfolio Manager, Generali Asset Management
• Florian Hofer, Managing Director Private Credit, Golding Capital Partners
• Michael Magee, Managing Director, Private Credit Investing, Goldman Sachs
• Maëlle Reichenbach, Investment Director, Montana Capital Partners
• Hamza Filali, Managing Director, Private Credit, Morgan Stanley
• Rafael Torres, Co-Head of Pan-European Private Debt, Muzinich & Co
• Elise Moulinier, Senior Principal, PGIM Private Capital
• Roy Awad, Managing Partner, White Peaks Capital

What are the other must-attend sessions on private debt?

What makes Private Markets Funds Successful in Unit-Linked Insurance Solutions?

4 February, 16.30 - 17.00

Get together with unit-linked insurance specialists to explore how should liquidity, capacity and flow-control can be designed so that a unit-linked evergreen fund remains reliable as volumes grow.

From Product Provider to Strategic Partner : The New Insurer – GP Relationship on Unit-Linked (UL) Distribution

4 February, 17.00 – 17.30

Then, dig into what actions GPs must take to be seen by an insurer as a long-term strategic partner rather than just another distribution channel.

Private Markets Portfolio Construction in Modern Wealth Portfolios

4 February, 11:00-12:00

Michael Elio, Partner at StepStone, is joined by Martin Progrin, a Director in Private Debt, to explore how to construct a diversified private multi-asset portfolio tailored to individual wealth goals and circumstances.

Panel: What will define the investment outlook for 2026?

4 February, 12:00-12:30

On the main stage, David Hirschmann, Head of Private Credit at Permira, represents the speaks to the opportunities they see in the year ahead.

Which of my private debt peers are attending?

The calibre of private debt managers is second to none – and one of the reasons why so many investors look to IPEM to extend their network and get the latest updates on market trends.

Want to check if a particular firm is attending? Search all the exhibiting firms on our website.  

Among the private debt GPs registered are Apollo, Blackstone, KKR, Ares, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Blue Owl, ICG, Arcmont, 17Capital, Tikehau, CAPZA, and dozens of other managers across direct lending, distressed credit, and structured finance.

How do I take part?

We’d love to see you there! To be a part of the event, register online. The event takes place 3–5 February 2026 in Cannes, France.