2020 Annual Conference
NAGDCA’s Annual Conference is the nation’s premier event for public sector defined contribution administrators. This yearly conference offers plan sponsors and industry representatives the opportunity to build a national network of contacts, share ideas with peers, learn innovative techniques for improving retirement outcomes, and much more!
WHEN : Sunday, October 4 – Wednesday, October 7
WHERE : Hyatt Regency Seattle | 808 Howell St, Seattle, WA 98101
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The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority. NAGDCA continues to monitor guidelines from the CDC and local health officials. We anticipate having better clarity in June/July around our ability to hold an in-person conference. We recommend that you register as you normally would, but wait to book flights until closer to the event to avoid potential cancellation charges. You can register and cancel with a full refund by September 4, 2020.
Sunday October 4th
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | InFRE Pre-conference Workshop Additional cost: $65.00 – sign up when you register Creating Retirement Income to Last a Lifetime Over the past several decades the retirement planning landscape has changed considerably and we are in a new retirement environment. American workers are living longer, want to retire earlier, have higher lifestyle expectations than their predecessors, and have good reason to be concerned about health care costs and how to invest for a retirement of 30 or more years. Retirement distribution planning is much more complex than retirement accumulation planning and there are many trade-offs to consider when making decisions about when and how to tap into retirement resources. This workshop was created to help retirement plan participants think about how to manage retirement risks and create an income plan that lasts a lifetime.
This session qualifies for 2 hours of Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC®) professional continuing education credit. Your speaker: Kevin Seibert, CFP®, CEBS®, CRC®, Managing Director, International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE). |
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | NAGDCA Board Meeting |
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Intro to DC Plans This session is complimentary, but you must sign up when you register. Learn about the primary concepts related to achieving successful outcomes in a defined contribution plan. This session may be particularly beneficial to government or industry professionals new to working with DC plans, or seasoned professionals interested in a fresh take on the building blocks of expanding participant success. |
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Board/Committee Membership, Governance & Best Practices This session is complimentary, but you must sign up when you register. Proper plan oversight and operation is essential in maintaining governance on a governmental defined contribution plan. The most common form of plan governance involves the creation of a specialized board (or committee), usually appointed under the governing authority of the plan sponsor. This session is dedicated to assisting those that serve on or support a board or committee with their fiduciary and/or governance duties. |
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | NAGDCA Committee Meetings |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception Enjoy dinner and beverages as you catch up with your fellow NAGDCA members on the first evening of the conference. |
Monday October 5th
7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Conference Opening and Welcome |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Opening Keynote Speaker |
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Group 1 |
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Washington Update |
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Opening Luncheon |
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | General Session |
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Break |
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Group 1 – repeated |
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Leadership Award Photos |
Tuesday October 6th
6:00 a.m. | Theresa Cruz Myers 5k Run/Walk Participants Meet Additional fee: $30 – includes t-shirt. Sign up when you register. Registered runners meet at 6:00 a.m. in the Hyatt lobby for transportation to the starting line. Transportation will depart at approximately 6:05 a.m. |
6:30 a.m. | Theresa Cruz Myers 5k Run/Walk Begins Registered runners only |
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Keynote Speaker |
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | General Session – Response Panel |
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Break |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Breakout Discussion Sessions Collaborate with your fellow attendees to brainstorm solutions to common administrative issues faced by plan sponsors. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with your peers, share best practices and learn from other’s experiences. |
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Break |
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Government Breakout Sessions by Asset Size Government members only
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Industry Members’ Business Meeting Industry members only |
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Guest Tour Reserved for registered guests who select “Guest-with guest tour” as their registration type. |
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Government Members’ Lunch & Business Meeting Government members only |
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Break |
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | General Session |
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Break |
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Breakout Group 2 |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Off-site Networking Event |
Wednesday OCT 7th
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Annual Conference Focus Group By invitation only |
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Registration Open |
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Luggage Storage |
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | General Session |
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Break |
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Group 2 – repeated |
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Closing Keynote Speaker |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 2021 Annual Conference Committee Meeting |
Speakers
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Sponsors
NAGDCA Proudly Thanks Our Conference Sponsors!
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Activities
HOST CITY
With everything from unrivaled natural beauty and world-class attractions to major sports teams, a thriving arts and culture scene, and beyond, there’s always something to do in Seattle.
Click here to learn more about Seattle sights and attractions and to plan excursions for your visit.
THERESA CRUZ MYERS 5K RUN/WALK
Additional fee: $30 – includes t-shirt. Sign up when you register.
Run is held in memory of Theresa Cruz Myers who was a long-time member and great supporter of NAGDCA’s efforts to mentor students and provide opportunities to them as they pursue their careers in financial planning. Theresa lost a hard-fought battle to leukemia in December 2014.
Registered runners should meet in the hotel lobby at 6 am on Tuesday, October 6.
GUEST PROGRAM
Reserved for guests only. To sign-up, select “Guest-with Guest Tour” as the registration type.
Guests will be transported to Pike Place Market where they will have a chance to explore the 108-year-old farmers’ market famous for its seafood, produce, craft stands, specialty food shops and much more!
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Please join NAGDCA in giving back to the conference host city by making a donation to the COVID-19 Response Fund. Hosted by Seattle Foundation, the COVID-19 Response Fund will provide flexible resources to organizations working with communities who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of the outbreak. The Fund is designed to complement the work of public health officials and expand local capacity to address all aspects of the outbreak as efficiently as possible.
NAGDCA makes an annual donation on behalf of our speakers and volunteers to a charity located in our conference host city. Now more than ever, we’re encouraging our members and conference attendees to give back to Seattle during these trying times. Click here to learn more about the Response Fund and to make a donation.
Travel
Please note, hotel rooms in NAGDCA’s room blocks are reserved for registered attendees only. Links to reserve rooms at the group rate will be shared with you on the confirmation page of the registration form as well as in the registration confirmation email. You must use those links to reserve rooms at the group rate. At this time, we recommend that you make hotel reservations as you normally would. The Hyatt Regency Seattle and Residence Inn allow for cancellations up to 48 hours out with no penalty. If you cancel within 48 hours, you will incur a one-night charge.
We recommend that you wait to book flights until closer to the event to avoid potential cancellation charges.
HYATT REGENCY SEATTLE (headquarters hotel and meeting venue)
808 Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Room rate: $239 + taxes and fees*
RESIDENCE INN SEATTLE DOWNTOWN/CONVENTION CENTER (one block from headquarters hotel)
1815 Terry Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Room rate: $199 + taxes and fees*
*Guest Room Rate is exclusive of applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check-in (currently 15.6% taxes and a $2.00 tourism fee)
Continuing Education
Please contact Carly Miller at cmiller@amrms.com if you have any continuing education questions.
National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators 108617 is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA) is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. The total number of PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM for this program will be listed once approved (credits awarded based on session attendance). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.
NAGDCA is also eligible to offer continuing education credits for CFP and CRC designations. For more information about the CFP program, please visit www.CFP.net, and for more information regarding the CRC program, please visit www.InFRE.org.
For the sessions at the NAGDCA Annual Conference, no advanced preparation nor prerequisites are required.