The annual invite-only gathering for European private equity and venture capital, structured around a deliberate 1:1 LP-to-GP ratio, peer-to-peer debate, and confidential networking in Geneva. Access is application-based; institutional investors attend at no charge.
Invest Europe – Investors' Forum is a two-day, invitation-only conference organised by Invest Europe, the Brussels-based trade association for European private equity, venture capital and infrastructure. The forum is structured to bring together approximately 200 limited partners and 200 general partners in an equal-ratio format, with a programme centred on LP/GP relations, fundraising dynamics, and the European private capital outlook. Attendance is restricted to Invest Europe members and pre-qualified institutional investors, with screening applied to all GP participants.
The Investors' Forum occupies a specific position on the European private capital calendar: it is designed not as a broad-market conference but as a structured dialogue between institutional capital allocators and fund managers operating in European private equity and venture capital. The 1:1 LP/GP attendance ratio is enforced by design, distinguishing the forum from general-audience industry events where one constituency typically outnumbers the other. Topics span private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, fundraising conditions, and the industry outlook. Because LP attendance is complimentary for qualifying institutions, the forum draws pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, foundations, endowments, and government organisations that manage no third-party capital. GP participation is priced separately and is member-rate eligible. The Geneva setting and invite-only admission reinforce the confidential, high-trust character of the exchanges.
The forum targets approximately 200 LPs and 200 GPs per edition, with the ratio maintained through selective admission.
Full speaker programme details are not publicly disclosed as of verification beyond the three confirmed names above.
Raymond James is listed as a sponsor for the 2026 edition. Additional sponsorship partners are not publicly disclosed as of verification.
Media partners include Invest Europe publications. Additional third-party media partners are not publicly disclosed as of verification.
Prior edition attendance and venue data are not publicly disclosed as of verification within the scope of this record.
| Total expected attendees | approx. 600 | organiser figure |
| LP attendees (target) | approx. 200 | organiser figure |
| GP attendees (target) | approx. 200 | organiser figure |
| Exhibitors / participating firms | 181 | organiser figure |
| Duration | 2 days | confirmed |
| LP/GP ratio | 1:1 | confirmed by format design |
The forum enforces a 1:1 LP/GP attendance ratio through invitation and pre-qualification processes. LP attendance is complimentary for eligible institutional investors, which shapes the quality and seniority of the allocator cohort. The format is deliberately confidential: admission is restricted, and the Rotating Networking Dinner is designed to generate structured introductions rather than open-floor mingling.
No. The event is invitation-only. LPs must qualify as institutional investors that do not manage third-party capital (pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, foundations, endowments, government organisations) and must be either Invest Europe members or pass a pre-qualification review. GPs must also apply; the standard participation fee for GPs is EUR 3,760, with a discounted rate of EUR 3,196 available.
The programme includes venture capital and infrastructure alongside core private equity content. The forum does not extend to public markets, real estate, hedge funds, or other asset classes not within Invest Europe's membership mandate.
The 2026 edition takes place at the Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland. The full street address is not publicly disclosed as of verification. The hotel is a recognised venue in Geneva's conference circuit, suited to high-confidentiality formats with controlled access. Geneva's position as a hub for institutional asset management and development finance is consistent with the forum's LP-heavy, international audience profile.
Invest Europe is a non-profit trade association founded in 1983 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. With approximately 26 staff, the association represents the European private equity, venture capital, and infrastructure investment sectors along with their institutional investors. Its activities span policy advocacy with European institutions, the publication of professional standards, and the production of industry research and market data.
In addition to the Investors' Forum, Invest Europe organises a portfolio of sector-specific events including the Venture Capital Forum and the CFO Forum. The association publishes a monthly newsletter and maintains an Invest Europe app used for event engagement and matchmaking. Its membership base spans fund managers and institutional investors operating across Europe.
The Investors' Forum is the flagship event of the European private capital trade body, operating a controlled LP/GP parity model in Geneva that positions it as a relationship-verification forum rather than a sales conference, with access terms designed to reinforce the credibility of every conversation in the room.
Registration is application-based. Prospective attendees must apply via the official registration page; admission is not guaranteed on payment alone.
Pricing for the 2026 edition:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| LP, Invest Europe Member | Complimentary |
| LP, Non-Member (pre-qualified eligible institutional investor) | Complimentary |
| GP (early bird / discounted rate) | EUR 3,196 |
| GP (standard rate) | EUR 3,760 |
LPs qualify for complimentary attendance if they are institutional investors (pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, foundations, endowments, or government organisations) that do not manage third-party capital. The early bird deadline for GP pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification.
Registration URL: https://if.investeurope.eu/registration/
The forum offers advance scheduling of one-to-one meetings, allowing LP and GP participants to plan their agendas before arrival. A dedicated Invest Europe app supports meeting scheduling and on-site coordination. B2B matchmaking is embedded in the event design, consistent with the 1:1 LP/GP ratio model.
The LP/GP Rotating Networking Dinner is a structured format designed to ensure that participants meet counterparts beyond their existing networks. Replay access is not available for this event, in keeping with the confidential character of the forum. On-demand or digital-platform access is not publicly disclosed as of verification.
Invest Europe publishes a monthly newsletter that covers industry research, policy updates, and event information for members and interested parties.
LPs apply through the official registration page at https://if.investeurope.eu/registration/. Eligible institutional investors who do not manage third-party capital, whether Invest Europe members or not, attend on a complimentary basis following pre-qualification. Specific documentation requirements for the pre-qualification review are not publicly disclosed as of verification.
Cancellation and substitution terms are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Prospective attendees should contact Invest Europe directly via the registration page for details.
No virtual or hybrid access option is documented for the 2026 edition. Replay access is confirmed as not available. The forum operates as an in-person, invitation-only event.
| Official website | https://if.investeurope.eu/ |
| Register | https://if.investeurope.eu/registration/ |
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| Programme | not disclosed |