IPAConnect Rebrands as IPAWealth, Marking the Next Chapter for the Industry’s Premier West Coast Event

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) today announced the rebrand of its flagship February conference from IPAConnect Private Markets to IPAWealth, introducing a refined identity that reflects the event’s evolution into one of the industry’s most influential gatherings. Alongside the announcement, the IPA has released the full IPAWealth 2026 agenda, showcasing expanded programming designed to support advisors, asset managers, and distribution partners as they navigate the year ahead.

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IPAWealth will take place February 11–13, 2026, at the VEA Newport Beach.

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Agenda Highlights Include:

• Economic Outlook 2026: A forward-looking discussion on inflation, interest rates, and capital flows shaping investment strategy in the year ahead.
• Distributor Wealth Platforms & Product Innovation: Leaders from major platforms share how they’re influencing access, adoption, and the next phase of private market integration.
• Tax-Smart Planning for Private Credit & Private Equity: Practical guidance on emerging structures and strategies for high-net-worth portfolios.
• Breakouts on Emerging Priorities: Deep-dives into GenAI in the alts ecosystem, real estate transitions and tax-efficient structures, and the evolving role of alternatives in retirement plans.
• Modern Portfolio Construction & Perpetual Strategies — Insights into how new access models and long-duration strategies are reshaping wealth management frameworks.

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IPAWealth also features structured networking, focused due diligence programming, and opportunities for deeper collaboration across the advisor, asset manager, and product development communities.

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For more information and to explore the full agenda, visit: https://www.ipa.com/events/wealth/2026

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