IPE Events
Since launching the IPE Awards in 2001, IPE 's portfolio of events has continued to grow and now encompasses a range of highly topical and specialist pensions conferences, seminars and awards ceremonies.
2026 IPE and IPE REAL ASSETS EVENTS
IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards 2026 - 17 & 18 September - Munich
Formerly known as the IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards, the IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class
Formerly known as the IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards, the IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class
IPE Iceland 2026 - 14 October - Reykjavik
IPE Iceland 2026 is dedicated to senior Icelandic pension fund investors. Informative, Iceland-specific and free to attend for qualified pension funds, this unique one-day forum brings together Iceland’s investment decision makers with asset manager specialists, European pension fund peers, chief economists and key local stakeholders.
IPE Conference & Awards 2026 - 02 December - London
The IPE Conference & Awards has been rewarding excellence in Europe's highly diverse and innovative pensions industry for 26 years and is the premier event of its kind with the largest annual gathering of pension funds in Europe.
2026
IPE Real Assets Seminar Series 2026
- Amsterdam | Koninklijke IGC, Thursday 2 July
- Copenhagen | Nimb Hotel, Tuesday 17 March
- Amsterdam | Koninklijke IGC, Thursday 19 March
In today’s climate of market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, institutional investors are prioritising secure income, diversification, and portfolio resilience. Real asset strategies—spanning Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Natural Capital within Private Markets—are well positioned to meet these objectives. IPE Real Assets Breakfasts provide a unique, high-level forum for informal marketing and networking with decision-makers at pension funds and other leading institutional investors across key European regions.
IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards 2026 - 21 May - Rome
Now in its 22nd year, the IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards is firmly established in the real estate event calendar worldwide and has become the premier event of its kind for institutional investors, such as pension funds.
Impact Investor Forum 2026 – 14 May – The Conduit London
Impact as a driver of portfolio resilience
As investors navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, the Impact Investor Forum examines how impact strategies can strengthen portfolios and contribute to long-term stability. This year, we explore how intentional, measurable impact is reshaping risk management, driving innovation, and creating durable value across asset classes.
IPE Transition Conference & Awards 2026 - 22 April - The Hague
The Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
The Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
Cutting through rhetoric, the IPE Transition Conference & Awards delivers a focused, one‑day deep dive into the institutional investment implications of the shift to climate resilience and a low‑carbon economy.
2025
IPE CONFERENCE & AWARDS 2025 - 4 December - Seville
The IPE Conference & Awards has been rewarding excellence in Europe's highly diverse and innovative pensions industry for 25 years and is the premier event of its kind with the largest annual gathering of pension funds in Europe.
Impact Investor Conference 2025 – 11 November – The Hague, The Netherlands
Future-proofing impact: investing in a shifting world
Join us for the 4th edition of our annual conference as we explore how political and regulatory shifts are redefining the role of impact investing. Discover how investors, governments and communities are responding to change – and where new opportunities are emerging to align capital with urgent global challenges.
IPE Iceland - 08 October - Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Reykjavik
IPE Iceland 2025 is dedicated to senior Icelandic pension fund investors. Informative, Iceland-specific and free to attend for qualified pension funds, this unique one-day forum brings together Iceland’s investment decision makers with asset manager specialists, European pension fund peers, chief economists and key local stakeholders.
IPE Expert Forum 2025 - Private Credit - 25 September - FD Mediagroep Auditorium Amsterdam
An afternoon seminar for Dutch portfolio managers, investment directors and strategists from pensions, endowments and other institutional investors. This is an event that will be held at the FD Mediagroep Auditorium on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
An afternoon seminar for Dutch portfolio managers, investment directors and strategists from pensions, endowments and other institutional investors. This is an event that will be held at the FD Mediagroep Auditorium on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards 2025
16 - 17 September - Rotterdam
Formerly known as the IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards, the IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class
16 - 17 September - Rotterdam
Formerly known as the IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards, the IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class
IPE Transition Conference & Awards 2025 - 17 June - Brussels
The Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
The Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
The global transition to net zero will require an energy revolution and major capital investment that will require unprecedented cooperation between financial markets, corporates, governments and society as a whole, as part of a just transition. According to the European Commission, the additional European financing needed for the green and digital transitions is an estimated €735bn per year by 2030.
IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards 2025 - 22 May - Copenhagen
Now in its 21st year, the IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards is firmly established in the real estate event calendar worldwide and has become the premier event of its kind for institutional investors, such as pension funds.
IPE Real Assets Seminar Series 2025
- Amsterdam | Koninklijke IGC, Tuesday 25 March
- Zurich | Zurich Insurance Group Head Office, Quai Zurich Campus, Wednesday 26 March
- London | Walbrook Club, Thursday 27 March
Bringing together international industry experts to provide detail rich presentations and participate in interactive panel discussions, the IPE Real Assets Breakfast Seminar Series are targeted, niche, educational events designed to provide valuable insight for pension funds and other institutional investors.
Impact Investor 2025 - 15 May - London
Place-based investing – Harnessing institutional capital for regional growth
Join us as we look at successful collaborations and case studies, provide actionable insights, and discuss some of the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead for place-based investing.
2024
IPE CONFERENCE & AWARDS 02- 03 December - Cubex Centre Prague & Žofín Palace
The IPE Conference & Awards is the must-attend annual event for Europe's pensions professionals and service providers. The Conference features top level keynote speakers and topic-led panels, while the Awards recognise and reward the hard work and creative thinking of Europe's pension funds.
IPE Iceland - 03 October - Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Reykjavik
IPE Iceland 2024 is dedicated to senior Icelandic pension fund investors. Informative, Iceland-specific and free to attend for qualified pension funds, this unique one-day forum brings together Iceland’s investment decision makers with asset manager specialists, European pension fund peers, chief economists and key local stakeholders.
IPE Expert Forum - Private Credit
19 September - Amsterdam
An afternoon seminar for Dutch portfolio managers, investment directors and strategists from pensions, endowments and other institutional investors.
19 September - Amsterdam
An afternoon seminar for Dutch portfolio managers, investment directors and strategists from pensions, endowments and other institutional investors.
IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards 2024
12 - 13 September - Munich
The IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards 2024 is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class.
12 - 13 September - Munich
The IPE Real Assets Infrastructure & Natural Capital Global Conference & Awards 2024 is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class.
IPE Transition Conference & Awards 2024 - 20 June - Brussels
Navigating The Energy Transition And The Path To A Sustainable Economy
Navigating The Energy Transition And The Path To A Sustainable Economy
The new inaugural IPE Transition Conference & Awards explores key issues and challenges presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy from an institutional investment, regulation and policy perspective, examining key challenges and opportunities across asset classes in a compelling day-long programme. IPE will also take the opportunity to reward excellence in this area thorough an informal awards presentation ceremony after the conference.
IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards 2024 - 22 May - Madrid
Repurposing Real Estate for a New Era
Now in its 20th year, the IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards is firmly established in the real estate event calendar and has become the premier event of its kind for institutional investors within the real estate sector.
Impact Investor 2024 - 16 May - London
Just Transition: The Pension Fund View
A focused afternoon seminar for institutional investors such as pension funds on ‘generating impact across asset classes’, with discussion and updates on the latest developments in institutional impact investing. Demonstrate your thought leadership and contribute your expertise to the Impact Investor community. The programme consists of a mix of sponsored and non-sponsored sessions in the form of presentations and panels.
IPE Natural Capital 2024 - 24 April - A Virtual Event
Data, Disclosure and Stewardship
We are still in the relatively early days of nature featuring as a theme in institutional investment, but the direction seems one-way only despite potential political headwinds in the US and Europe. Featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions and case studies, our webinar programme is designed to inspire and guide those looking to navigate this emerging area.
IPE Real Assets Seminar Series 2024
- Amsterdam | Waldorf Astoria, Tuesday 09 April
- Zurich | Zurich Marriott Hotel , Wednesday 10 April
Bringing together international industry experts to provide detail rich presentations and participate in interactive panel discussions, the IPE Real Assets Breakfast Seminar Series are targeted, niche, educational events designed to provide valuable insight for pension funds and other institutional investors.
IPE Diversity & Inclusion 2024 - 05 March - A Virtual Event
Focus on Female Financial Literacy
Launched in 2023 , this is a new series of events addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in the pensions sector, targeted at pension funds and other institutional investors.
Focus on Female Financial Literacy
Launched in 2023 , this is a new series of events addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in the pensions sector, targeted at pension funds and other institutional investors.
2023
IPE CONFERENCE & AWARDS 27 - 29 November - Hilton Vienna Park & Hofburg Vienna
The IPE Conference & Awards is the must-attend annual event for Europe's pensions professionals and service providers. The Conference features top level keynote speakers and topic-led panels, while the Awards recognise and reward the hard work and creative thinking of Europe's pension funds.
IPE DACH Expert Forum - 9 November - Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Fixed Income: Der große Reset?
Drücken deutsche institutionelle Anleger den Reset-Knopf bei ihrer Anleihenallokation? Bei Bundrenditen von 3% wächst die Versuchung, in sicheren Häfen zu bleiben, anstatt weiter in High Yield oder Private Markets zu diversifizieren. Auch das Thema ESG beeinflusst zunehmend die Anlagestrategien. Wie geht es weiter, und welche Strategien sind für das Jahr 2024 geeignet?
IPE Iceland - 4 October - Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre Reykjavik
IPE Iceland 2023 is dedicated to senior Icelandic pension fund investors. Informative, Iceland-specific and free to attend for qualified pension funds, this unique one-day forum brings together Iceland’s investment decision makers with asset manager specialists, European pension fund peers, chief economists and key local stakeholders.
IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards
14 - 15 September - Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre Amsterdam
The IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards 2023 is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class
14 - 15 September - Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre Amsterdam
The IPE Real Assets & Infrastructure Global Investor Conference & Awards 2023 is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. International industry experts and senior investment specialists explore the global critical issues that are shaping investors' allocation and investment decisions in the ever-evolving real assets and infrastructure asset class
IPE Real Assets Breakfast Seminar Series 2023
- Amsterdam | Waldorf Astoria, Tuesday 28 March
- Copenhagen | Hotel D'Angleterre, Wednesday 29 March
- Munich | Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Thursday 30 March
Bringing together international industry experts to provide detail rich presentations and participate in interactive panel discussions, the IPE Real Assets Breakfast Seminar Series are targeted, niche, educational events designed to provide valuable insight for pension funds and other institutional investors.
IPE Expert 2023 - The Future of Fixed Income - 4 July - Hilton London Bankside
An afternoon seminar for portfolio managers, investment directors and strategists from pension funds, endowments and other institutional investors.
IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards 2023 - 16 May - Milan
Now in its 19th year, the IPE Real Estate Global Conference & Awards is firmly established in the real estate event calendar and has become the premier event of its kind for institutional investors within the real estate sector.
IPE Diversity & Inclusion 2023 - 01 March - A Virtual Event
Focus on the Gender Pensions Gap
Focus on the Gender Pensions Gap
A new series of events addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in the pensions sector, targeted at pension funds and other institutional investors.
IPE Focus on Biodiversity 2023 - 26 April - A Virtual Event
Coming on the heels of COP15 this past December, IPE holds a series of virtual seminars exploring the relationships between investment and biodiversity, and the linkages of nature, capital and profits with investor actions.
Coming on the heels of COP15 this past December, IPE holds a series of virtual seminars exploring the relationships between investment and biodiversity, and the linkages of nature, capital and profits with investor actions.
4th Annual Pensión Conference 2026 | 24 September 2026 – Online
The 4th Annual Pensión Conference, taking place online on 24 September 2026, will bring together leading academics, policymakers and pension industry experts from around the world to discuss how pension systems can respond to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing global population.
Under the theme “Rethinking Pensions for an Ageing World,” this year’s conference will feature keynote contributions from 2016 Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart of Harvard University and John Y. Campbell of Harvard University, alongside an international line-up of speakers representing academia, pension institutions and the wider retirement industry.
The conference will explore a broad range of academic and industry perspectives on the future of pensions, with sessions covering pension innovation, retirement income and decumulation, pension investment, sustainability and responsible investment. The programme will combine academic research, expert talks and practitioner perspectives, creating a platform for discussion on both emerging ideas and practical solutions to the challenges facing pension systems in an ageing world.
The online format provides an opportunity for pension professionals, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders worldwide to exchange perspectives and share international experience.
The 4th Annual Pensión Conference, taking place online on 24 September 2026, will bring together leading academics, policymakers and pension industry experts from around the world to discuss how pension systems can respond to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing global population.
Under the theme “Rethinking Pensions for an Ageing World,” this year’s conference will feature keynote contributions from 2016 Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart of Harvard University and John Y. Campbell of Harvard University, alongside an international line-up of speakers representing academia, pension institutions and the wider retirement industry.
The conference will explore a broad range of academic and industry perspectives on the future of pensions, with sessions covering pension innovation, retirement income and decumulation, pension investment, sustainability and responsible investment. The programme will combine academic research, expert talks and practitioner perspectives, creating a platform for discussion on both emerging ideas and practical solutions to the challenges facing pension systems in an ageing world.
The online format provides an opportunity for pension professionals, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders worldwide to exchange perspectives and share international experience.
BAI - Real Assets Symposium 2026 | 19 November Westin Grand Hotel, Frankfurt
The German Alternative Investments Association (BAI) invites you to the 4th Real Assets Symposium at the Westin Grand Hotel in Frankfurt. The event will focus on Infrastructure against the backdrop of current challenges and opportunities in the real assets markets.
BAI members, institutional investors, and representatives of infrastructure investment entities (municipalities, municipal utilities, etc.) can expect expert presentations and panel discussions on digital infrastructure – AI and data centers, the energy transition in Northern Europe, municipal infrastructure, the importance of infrastructure in institutional investors’ portfolios, and much more. Visitors can especially look forward to a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Jörg Krämer, Chief Economist at Commerzbank AG. The day’s events will conclude with a get-together.
The German Alternative Investments Association (BAI) invites you to the 4th Real Assets Symposium at the Westin Grand Hotel in Frankfurt. The event will focus on Infrastructure against the backdrop of current challenges and opportunities in the real assets markets.
BAI members, institutional investors, and representatives of infrastructure investment entities (municipalities, municipal utilities, etc.) can expect expert presentations and panel discussions on digital infrastructure – AI and data centers, the energy transition in Northern Europe, municipal infrastructure, the importance of infrastructure in institutional investors’ portfolios, and much more. Visitors can especially look forward to a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Jörg Krämer, Chief Economist at Commerzbank AG. The day’s events will conclude with a get-together.
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