The INSEAD Private Equity Club (IPEC) is run by MBA students and serves as a forum for those interested in all aspects of the private equity industry. With over 1,000 INSEAD alumni working in private equity firms worldwide, IPEC’s goal is to support INSEAD’s thought leadership, participation and recognition in the field.
IPEC's flagship events are its annual conferences held in both France and Singapore. Now in its tenth year, the conference in Fontainebleau has grown to be the largest private equity event hosted by an academic institution in Europe. The third annual conference in Singapore held in 2011 attracted over 200 investment professionals from this growing region.
The 10th Annual INSEAD Private Equity Conference Fontainebleau Friday, May 25th, 2012 |
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INSEAD Private Equity Club will host the 10th Annual INSEAD Private Equity Conference in Fontainebleau on May 25, 2012. The theme of the conference will focus on "identification of opportunities and disciplined value creation". The event will provide a forum for discussion on the global private equity industry today. The various panels are designed to address the following topics: emerging markets, distressed investing, venture capital, middle market, limited partners and fundraising, operational excellence, careers in private equity, and many more.
The conference in 2011 had over 400 participants, which was an all-time school record. The majority of attendees comprised of investment professionals, general and limited partners, and C-level executives. The event has become Europe's largest MBA-led private equity conference and has evolved into an exceptional forum for discussion of the latest industry developments within the setting of a collegial campus environment.
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The 9th INSEAD Europe Private Equity Conference 2011, Fontainebleau
Friday, 20 May 2011 at INSEAD Fontainebleau campus
INSEAD hosted the 9th Annual INSEAD Private Equity Club (IPEC) Conference Europe in Fontainebleau on May 20, 2011. As is tradition, this student-led event was scheduled the day before the alumni reunion weekend on campus. For those who missed it, a brief article by Loren Rafeson and Jonathan Monie:
The Conference theme of “Changing times and evolution of the private equity industry” resonated throughout the event as each panel and speech provided new insights into the industry’s continuous development. In 2009 the financial industry was shaken globally, and while 2010 provided some relief and 2011 a slew of exits, certain macroeconomic factors will continue to pose challenges. Slower economic growth in the West and reduced leverage continue to weigh on funds raised in the 2007-2008 period, and while in the Emerging Markets many private equity funds have been raised, the success of these funds can’t be judged yet. Overall, the industry will remain cut-throat with over USD 400 billion of dry powder remaining to be spent.
This Conference marked a number of “firsts”:
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If you have any questions please feel free to email ipec@insead.edu
IPEC is graciously sponsored and supported by the following organizations:
INSEAD's Global Private Equity Initiative (GPEI) was launched in 2009 to combine the school's research and educational capabilities with its alumni and global professionals in the PE industry. INSEAD sees a role to play by delivering original research and insight for limited partners and general partners that channel growth capital to privately-held enterprises. Our research agenda flows from linking top scholars closely to industry, and these ties help us communicate our findings in ways executives & MBA students can use.
GPEI draws on the resources of our three campuses and executes its global mandate to focus its initial research on new frontiers in PE - Emerging Markets and the needs of LPs. GPEI aims not merely to provide information or advice; but to help professionals generate their own unique insights.
For more information please refer to the GPEI website www.insead.edu/gpei or contact gpei-private.equity@insead.edu
The INSEAD Private Equity Club (IPEC) is organized by MBA students and serves as a world-class forum for those interested in all aspects of the private equity industry.
IPEC’s goal is to provide opportunities for its members on both the Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses to learn more about private equity, interact with key industry players, and meet fellow students and alumni with similar interests. With over 1000 INSEAD alumni working in private equity firms worldwide, IPEC’s goal is to support INSEAD’s thought leadership, participation and recognition in the field by assisting an increasing number of INSEAD MBA graduates pursue an exciting career in or related to private equity.
IPEC’s events are geared towards those planning careers as:
Annual INSEAD Private Equity Conference
The Annual INSEAD Private Equity Conference in Fontainebleau is Europe’s largest MBA student-run private equity event. The Conference provides an exceptional forum for discussions of the latest industry developments, market conditions, as well as excellent networking opportunities. The INSEAD Private Equity Conference distinguishes itself by its professional and friendly campus atmosphere, with extended access to private equity practitioners and IPEC Members.
Speakers Series
In addition to the Conference, IPEC also organizes speaking events on Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses featuring leading industry figures, as well as workshops and lunches with private equity practitioners, throughout the year on a monthly basis.
CV Book, Internships and Field Projects
IPEC publishes a CV book that includes the résumés of all its members, and that is distributed to most private equity firms as well as delegates at IPEC events. IPEC also works closely with INSEAD Career Management Services and the faculty to structure internships and field projects with private equity organizations, on an ad hoc or ongoing basis, for the benefit of its members.
Please feel free to write to us with any questions or suggestions at ipec@insead.edu.
