The European private markets calendar has a standout date this summer: the 22nd INSEAD PE & VC Conference, taking place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Le Cnam (National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts) in Paris. Mandalore Partners will be attending, and we look forward to connecting with investors, fund managers, and private capital professionals throughout the day.
About the Conference
The INSEAD PE & VC Conference is one of Europe's most established gatherings for private capital professionals. Now in its 22nd edition, the event brings together leading voices from across the private markets ecosystem for a full day of structured panels, audience-led Q&A sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities.
This year's edition comes with a refreshed format and a sharper thematic focus, designed specifically for practitioners — whether they are managing capital, deploying it, or building the companies that attract it. The conference takes place at the iconic Cnam building in the heart of Paris, a venue that has historically hosted major academic and industry events.
What to Expect: Nine Sessions Across Private Markets
The 2026 programme features nine dedicated panels covering the full breadth of the private capital landscape. The day is structured to move from macro allocation questions to asset-class-specific conversations, ending with a cocktail reception for informal networking:
Capital Allocation — Earning the re-up in a more selective market
Secondaries — Governance, conflicts, and the price of liquidity at scale
Institutional Investing — Perspectives from major allocators
Private Equity — Deal dynamics and value creation in the current cycle
Private Credit — The evolving role of direct lending and alternative credit
Infrastructure — Long-duration assets in a higher-rate environment
AI & Tech — Investment theses and value creation in the technology sector
Sustainability — Impact integration and the state of ESG in private markets
Venture Outcomes — Paths to liquidity, portfolio construction, and lessons from recent vintages
Each panel includes an open Q&A segment, giving attendees direct access to the speakers and the ability to shape the conversation. Between the morning coffee, the lunch networking session, the inter-panel breaks, and the evening cocktail reception, the conference is intentionally designed to maximise professional interaction throughout the day.
Why This Conference Matters in 2026
The private markets industry is navigating one of its most complex periods: a recalibration of valuations, slower exit activity, mounting LP scrutiny on DPI, and the emergence of AI as both an investment theme and an operational tool across the asset class. The INSEAD PE & VC Conference creates a forum where these tensions — and the opportunities they generate — can be discussed candidly by the practitioners closest to them.
For a firm like Mandalore Partners, which operates at the intersection of venture capital and corporate innovation, events like this are not merely networking occasions. They are an opportunity to stay close to how allocators are thinking, how emerging managers are positioning themselves, and where the most interesting convergences between technology and institutional capital are taking place.
Mandalore Partners Will Be There
Mandalore Partners is a Venture Capital-as-a-Service firm with a dual mandate: deploying capital into high-potential early-stage companies, and helping corporations build and invest in new ventures alongside us. Our focus areas span Fintech, InsurTech, IndustryTech, and ImpactTech — sectors where we believe the most durable value creation opportunities remain underexplored.
We will be attending the 22nd INSEAD PE & VC Conference across the full programme day. Whether you are a fund manager, an LP, a founder, or a fellow attendee curious about our model, we welcome the opportunity to connect in person.
About Mandalore Partners
Mandalore Partners is a Venture Capital-as-a-Service firm operating across Europe and Southeast Asia. We provide institutional-grade VC capabilities — from deal sourcing and investment committee support to portfolio monitoring — to corporations seeking to engage with the innovation ecosystem without building an in-house VC team. We also invest directly from our own vehicle, alongside our LP base.
Our approach combines a proprietary deal flow network, cross-border sourcing between Europe and Asia, and a hands-on venture studio model that allows us to co-build companies with corporate partners from day one. Sectors of focus include Fintech, InsurTech, IndustryTech, and ImpactTech.
Connect With Us at the Event
If you are attending the 22nd INSEAD PE & VC Conference and would like to connect with the Mandalore Partners team, we would be glad to meet. Whether during the lunch break, between sessions, or at the evening cocktail reception, we are open to conversations — no formal agenda required.
You can reach us in advance via our website or connect with us on LinkedIn. We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd at Le Cnam.