Upcoming Industry Events
Women’s Private Equity Summit Europe
16-18 September 2025 | Fairmont, Windsor Park, UK
Connecting Europe’s leading women in private equity. Three days of insights, networking and dealmaking
Join the Women’s Private Equity Summit Europe this September, where more than 300 distinguished LPs and GPs will come together to explore the critical issues shaping the future of private markets. Set at the luxurious Fairmont Windsor Park, this flagship event offers an exceptional opportunity to connect with peers, exchange insights, and advance your career.
Why attend?
- Access exclusive LP-led panels exploring innovative strategies and portfolio performance
- Hear from GPs navigating today’s toughest fundraising challenges
- Take part in interactive roundtables with leading investors
- Explore key sector trends across AI, enterprise software, healthcare, and defence
Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain market intelligence, or deepen relationships, this Summit delivers high-impact connections and practical takeaways.
BVCA Members can get a 20% discount on full price tickets using the code ‘BVCA20’ or via this link.
Women's Venture Capital Summit Europe
16 September 2025 | Fairmont, Windsor Park, UK
Where female leaders in VC connect, innovate and grow
The Women’s Venture Capital Summit Europe is back for its 2nd year. A high-impact one-day Summit where top VCs and LPs will deliver an agenda packed with the most relevant insights and immersive networking opportunities to create productive business connections.
Highlights include:
- Insightful discussions on deal flow, portfolio strategy, and innovation trends
- Direct access to leading LPs investing in VC
- Interactive roundtables and breakout sessions for real conversations and practical takeaways
- Dedicated time for high-quality networking with peers and investors
For the first time: this Summit will take place just before the Women’s Private Equity Summit Europe, creating the most powerful gathering of women in private capital. Attendees can engage in focussed discussions on VC before seamlessly transitioning into an evening of networking with the broader private capital community – providing opportunities for LPs and firms with crossover strategies to share insights and build relationships.
BVCA Members can get a 15% discount on full price tickets using the code ‘BVCA-VC’ or via this link.
IPEM Paris 2025
The World’s Private Capital Hub | 24-26 September 2025 | Palais des Congrès, Paris, France
6,000+ private market leaders | 1,300+ LPs | 900+ GPs | 50 countries represented
Launched in 2023, IPEM Paris will highlight innovation, foster new connections, and propel exceptional opportunities. It will bring together more than 6,000 decision-makers, investors, and general partners in the heart of a bustling city for high-level business meetings and thought leadership content.
IPEM Paris is the ultimate global gathering for private capital, uniting leaders from every continent. Each September, private market investors and fund managers converge, creating opportunities across all communities and market segments to drive the growth of private capital.
The three pillars of IPEM Paris:
1. Effortless fundraising
Meet vetted institutional LPs and GPs for high-quality networking. Leverage unmatched digital tools and personalized connections for optimal efficiency and results.
2. Global vision
Gain insights from world-class leaders and visionaries. Engage with IPEM's expert-led sessions to stay ahead with cutting-edge intelligence.
3. Unparalleled experience
Benefit from tailored event readiness solutions for a seamless and impactful event. Dive into dynamic business days while embracing the vibrancy and charm of Paris.
BVCA members can get a further 10% discount on the Early Bird Ticket price using this link. Early Bird discounts end on 18 June.
IPEM LP Congress
24 September 2025 | Palais des Congrès, Paris, France
Part of IPEM Paris 2025, the IPEM LP Congress is an exclusive, transformative intimate event designed by LPs, for LPs. It's a powerful, stand-alone experience and tailored program for top-tier investors from around the globe. Vetted LP Package recipients will include access to the LP Congress as well as the full IPEM Paris 2025 event.
The IPEM LP Congress will dive into critical areas shaping the private markets landscape, including macro-economic geopolitical trends, portfolio allocation strategies, GP-LP relationship dynamics, emerging investment geographies, sector-specific opportunities, liquidity innovations, evergreen fund structures, ESG integration, and practical operational challenges facing institutional investors.
The program will feature diverse learning formats, from expert panels and intimate roundtables to interactive workshops and research presentations, designed to provide actionable insights and foster meaningful dialogue among global Limited Partners.
unlockVC Summit
13-15 October 2025 | STATION F Paris, France
This October in Paris, join over 400 women shaping the future of venture capital for three unforgettable days of connection, insight, and energy. The theme this year: Investing through the dawn of a new era.
The unlock experience
- Spot the signals before the market reacts: Learn directly from the investors and operators shaping future breakout sectors.
- Access capital sources: Engage with LPs looking to invest in diverse and innovative fund managers. Build relationships that could support your current or future fundraise.
- Sharpen your edge: Learn practical skills that you can implement in your professional and personal careers.
- Strengthen your Network: Meet the founder you'll back next or the co-investor who'll help close this round.
The power of the community
- Solve real problems, together: Work through real-time challenges with peers who've been there.
- Take your place among VC trailblazers: Show up for what's next in venture. This is where the change makers will be.
- Belong to something bigger: Become part of our 1k+ strong community of investors who share intelligence, opportunities and support throughout the year.
- Build resilience collectively: In an industry defined by ups and downs, find the network that celebrates your wins and helps you navigate the challenging moments with wisdom and grace.
unlockVC is an award-winning global platform and community dedicated to empowering women in venture capital. With a network of over 1,000 members –including GPs, LPs, VC investors, and angel investors – Unlock VC is redefining success in the industry.
Early Bird tickets are now available.
Past Industry Events
Mexico As An Investment Destination | AMEXCAP
19 June 2025 | White & Case, London
AMEXCAP invites BVCA members to an exclusive half-day conference in London focused on the current investment landscape and strategic opportunities within Mexico’s private capital market.
The agenda will feature expert-led presentations and panel discussions exploring macroeconomic trends, sector-specific opportunities, and cross-border investment dynamics between Mexico and the UK.
The Mexican Private Equity Association (AMEXCAP) is a non-profit organisation that promotes the development of the private capital industry in Mexico. AMEXCAP represents over 90 private equity, venture capital, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and energy funds, as well as a broad network of institutional investors, advisors, and industry stakeholders. The association works to foster best practices, build bridges between Mexican fund managers and global investors, and position Mexico as a key destination for private capital.
This event is complimentary to BVCA members. To confirm your attendance, RSVP by emailing Daniela Delgado at [email protected].
SXSW London
2-7 June 2025 | Shoreditch, London
Secure your spot at Europe’s biggest cross-industry networking event. Connect with 1000+ companies across 60+ industries, including tech, business, finance, marketing, design and more. Plus, join professionals from 50+ countries spanning six continents.
Amplify your learning at the SXSW London conference. Unexpected conversations will unlock innovation for companies and professionals across 24 content tracks. From the future of AI and robotics to fintech and the creator economy, keynote speakers will spark debate to reimagine the future.
Make connections at SXSW London with industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Generate leads, secure deals, and put your brand in front of Europe’s most influential creative audience.
BVCA members can get a 50% discount on all pass types, including the 1-Day pass, using the code: BVCAJUNE50.
SuperReturn International
The capital of private capital | 2-6 June 2025 | InterContinental Hotel, Berlin
Private capital’s most senior gathering. The most senior. The most global. The most LPs. The most connections.
Don’t miss your chance to…
- Meet more than 5,500+ senior decision-makers
- Connect with 1,800+ powerful LPs with $50T AUM, and 2,700+ GPs
- Hear from an incomparable line-up of 500+ industry heavyweight speakers
- A truly global gathering from 70+ countries
- View the delegate list & arrange invaluable meetings ahead of time
Get the inside track on innovation, ESG, growth, private debt, value, secondaries, investing in sport, private wealth, regeneration and return. LPs already confirmed include AP1, CDPQ, GIC, Helmsley Charitable Trust, OTPP, Zurich Insurance Group and many more.
BVCA members can get a 10% discount on tickets using the VIP code: FKR3584BRITISH. Book now to save.
IPEM Cannes | The EMEA Private Market Ecosystem Gathering
28-30 January 2025 | Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
Since 2016, IPEM Cannes has brought a different essence to the industry by gathering key decision-makers in a conducive environment for meaningful exchanges. It cultivates an unparalleled and exceptional atmosphere, building a strong network and evoking powerful emotions. With its vibrant ecosystem, IPEM Cannes provides the ideal platform for investors, fundraisers, dealmakers, and advisors to connect and make impactful deals.
The January 2025 edition of IPEM's signature Cannes event is set to take place at a pivotal moment for private capital. While macroeconomic challenges have been extensively discussed and can now be considered the “new normal,” fantastic opportunities are also just around the corner for the industry. This year’s theme, 'New Promises for Private Markets', reflects this exciting shift. Private markets are poised to outperform and continue innovating in deals, creating value, and expanding their investment universe beyond traditional private equity.
The launch of IPEM Wealth heralds a new era of growth for private capital, with the potential to raise $10 trillion in new capital from high-net-worth individuals and retail investors over the next decade. Join IPEM for two days of workshops and networking, connecting over 250 Single Family Offices, Private Banks, Multi-Family Offices, and Wealth Managers with 500 Funds Managers. Do not miss the opportunity to gain insights and connect to the fast-growing wealth ecosystem.