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The NAGDCA Annual Conference is the can’t-miss event for the public sector defined contribution retirement plan industry. The event is an opportunity for you to build a national network of plan sponsors and industry representatives, share ideas with peers, learn innovative techniques for improving retirement outcomes, and much more.
Whether it’s educational sessions, receptions, roundtable discussions, or networking events, NAGDCA volunteers develop the program specifically for our unique audience to ensure that all aspects of the conference are valuable for attendees.
WHEN : Sunday, September 15 – Wednesday, September 18
WHERE : Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

Registration Information

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Registration Type
Registration Fee
Early-bird
Registration Fee
After July 12
Government Member¹ $700 $800
Government Non-member² $900 $1,000
Industry Member $1,300 $1,400
Industry Non-member $1,900 $2,000

¹ 2024 membership dues must be paid by July 31. If your organization does not pay dues by that date, you will be switched to the Non-member rate and must pay the balance to attend. 

² Government Non-member registration includes complimentary NAGDCA membership beginning on the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2024. Only available to entities who have not been members within the past three years. If you are unsure if you qualify for the non-member rate, please review our Plan Sponsor Membership Map here or contact us at registration@nagdca.org.

Registration Type Registration Fee
Early-bird		 Registration Fee
After July 12
Retired Government Member/Past NAGDCA President $150 $150
Government Member-in-Transition¹ $300 $300
Industry Member-in-Transition¹ $500 $500
Guest² – social events only $150 $150
Media Complimentary Complimentary

¹ Individuals who have been NAGDCA members for a minimum of two years within the past three years may attend the annual conference one time at a reduced registration fee in the 12 months after which they become unemployed. Please reach out to registration@nagdca.org prior to registering for details about signing up as a member-in-transition. 

2 Guest registration includes access to social events only. This includes Sunday evening Welcome Reception and Tuesday evening event at the Arizona Science Center. 

SUBSTITUTIONS

NAGDCA accepts substitutions at any time including onsite. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. All substitution requests should be emailed to registration@nagdca.org.

REFUNDS

  • Full Refund – cancel by August 15
  • Full Refund less a $25 administrative fee – cancel between August 16-23
  • No refunds after August 23 unless in the event of a special circumstance such as a serious illness, accident, or death of a family member. Documentation to support the special circumstance (e.g., a physician’s statement) will be required in order to process the refund.

EVENT CANCELLATION

The NAGDCA Annual Conference will be cancelled due to inclement weather or other acts of God if the venue and/or location of the event is closed or provides notice to NAGDCA of its inability to hold the event, or if the local, state or federal government declares an emergency status is in effect for the location of the event. If the NAGDCA Annual Conference is cancelled due to inclement weather or other acts of God as set forth herein, every attempt will be made to reschedule the event and your registration fee will be applied to the rescheduled event date.

If the NAGDCA Annual Conference is cancelled due to inclement weather or other acts of God as set forth herein, and is not rescheduled, your registration fee will be refunded, and sponsor monies will be refunded. Any travel expenses that may have been incurred cannot be refunded by NAGDCA under any circumstances. If the NAGDCA event is held but conditions (whether forecasted or actualized) prohibit you from traveling, NAGDCA cannot refund your registration fee.

Questions? Please email registration@nagdca.org if you have conference registration questions.

Agenda

Agenda subject to change.

Session and speaker details coming soon!
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Day 1 | Sunday, September 15
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Introduction to Governmental Defined Contribution Plans

This session is free of charge for all attendees. For planning purposes, please let us know you’d like to attend by RSVPing on the registration form.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ MEET-AND-GREET AND HEADSHOTS

Open to 2025 committee members. 

Committee members are invited to have a headshot taken by the professional conference photographer. Headshots will be shared with committee members for personal use.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION

A can’t miss event! Connect with the NAGDCA community over drinks and hors d’oeuvres during this conference kick-off reception.

Day 2 | Monday, September 16
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CONFERENCE OPENING AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER

(re)Discovering Happiness at Work | Jennifer Moss

We’ve come through a crisis and for better or worse – it changed us. We gained plenty of skills – how to pivot on the fly, work from anywhere, adopt new tech, build resiliency. We might be feeling hopeful, but we have a long way to go – Gallup says that less than 1 in 4 people are thriving at work.

If the dust is settling and our well-being is (re)booting in our personal lives, why does work still feel so “meh”? We feel less confident, less effective, less connected – blame that on chronic stress – but we’re also hungry for purpose and meaning. We want our spark back!

In her newest keynote offering (re)Discovering Happiness at Work, award-winning author and journalist, Jennifer Moss, will engage audiences with novel ways to bring that lost sense of purpose back to work and life. With the latest behavioral and economic sciences research, Jennifer explains what makes us want to show up at work and how to tear down the psychological barriers that are holding us back. This is a high energy, future-focused, entertaining, data-backed discussion. It will have the audience nodding, “you get me,” while feeling like, “I can do this!”

We’ve changed and so has our relationship with work. To make it the best it can be, we must come together – leaders and teams – to (re)Discover Happiness at Work.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS | GROUP 1 – (3 options)

Artificial Intelligence

Moderator: Amy Timmons, Segal

Panelists:

Investments Update

Moderator: Kevin Kneafsey, Allspring Global Investments

Panelists:

Negotiating Contracts 101

Moderator: Andrew Ness, SageView Advisory Group

Panelists:
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Opening Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Industry Members’ Business Meeting
Industry Members only.
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. GOVERNMENT BREAKOUT SESSONS BY ASSET SIZE
Government attendees only. Join your peers from plans of a similar size to discuss common issues.

  • Session #1: $100 million or less
  • Session #2: $101 million – $250 million
  • Session #3: $251 million – $499 million
  • Session #4: $500 million – $999 million
  • Session #5: $1 billion – $3 billion
  • Session #6: > $3 billion
  • Session #7: First Responders (Police/Fire)
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. GENERAL SESSION

Retirement Insights Across Public Sector Segments

Moderator: Ted Grigsby, Hyas Group

Panelists:
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Leadership Award Winner Photos

Day 3 | Tuesday, September 17
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION

Washington Update

Moderator: Irica Solomon, MissionSquare Retirement

Panelists:
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS | GROUP 2 – (3 options)

Cybersecurity

Moderator: Doug Peterson, Empower

Panelists:

Plan Governance and Fiduciary Requirements

Moderator: Ben Hensarling, State of Florida

Panelists:

Demographic Dynamics and Spending Behaviors Impacting Retirement Readiness

Moderator: Sue Walton, Capital Group | American Funds

Panelists:
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Government Members’ Lunch and Business Meeting
Government members only.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION DECK

Crafted exclusively for the conference, this interactive session encourages thoughtful conversation in a roundtable discussion format. Each group discussion is unique and allows members to learn from each other by discussing a range of engaging and interesting questions. You don’t want to miss this enriching networking session.
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS | GROUP 2 REPEATED – (3 options)

Cybersecurity

Moderator: Doug Peterson, Empower

Panelists:

Plan Governance and Fiduciary Requirements

Moderator: Ben Hensarling, State of Florida

Panelists:

Demographic Dynamics and Spending Behaviors Impacting Retirement Readiness

Moderator: Sue Walton, Capital Group | American Funds

Panelists:
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. GENERAL SESSION

Costs and Solutions for Retirees

Moderator: Jenny Glowacki, Corebridge Financial

Panelists:
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. OFF-SITE EVENT | Arizona Science Center

Join your fellow attendees for food and drinks as you enjoy a night out at the Arizona Science Center. Transportation is provided to and from the Sheraton.

Day 4 | Wednesday, September 18
8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Luggage Storage

Please note, luggage must be picked up by 12:00 p.m. 
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS | GROUP 3– (3 options)

NAGDCA Case Studies – City of Milwaukee

Speakers:

NAGDCA Case Studies – TBD

NAGDCA Case Studies – TBD
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION

Communications and Marketing

Moderator: Greg Jenkins, Invesco

Panelists:

Lodging & Meeting Venue

Only registered attendees can book a hotel room.
Upon registering, you will receive a link to make reservations in NAGDCA’s room block. You must use that link to receive the group rate.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Standard Room Rate: $249 + applicable state and local taxes*

Premium Room Rate: $279 + applicable state and local taxes*

Attendees have the option of booking a premium room on the with access to the Sheraton Club. The Club offers a warm, inviting, and engaging experience. Sip and savor premium food and beverage offerings, including a continental breakfast in the morning, mouth-watering snacks throughout the day, and evening hor’s d’oeuvres. Enjoy enhanced connectivity, upgraded amenities, including Starbucks coffee and a purified water-filling station, storage lockers for luggage and laptops, and more.

Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am

*Guest Room Rate is exclusive of applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check-in.

The Phoenix Sheraton Downtown is the host hotel for the 2024 NAGDCA Annual Conference. When you reserve your hotel through the link provided by NAGDCA in your registration confirmation, your reservation is secure. NAGDCA has not authorized any travel companies to make reservations on members’ behalf. Please do not share your credit card or personal information with unauthorized hotel solicitors or fraudulent websites.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is located 3.8 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and does not offer shuttle service.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Visit the PHX website for information.

OVERNIGHT PARKING  

  • Daily on-site parking: $32/ day
  • Valet parking: $44

Sponsors

Click here to learn about NAGDCA sponsorship opportunities.

VISIONARY

PREMIER

PARTNER

SUPPORTER

Continuing Education Credit

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 (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. The total number of PDCs 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.

Credits and learning objectives will be published in July.

Attendees seeking CFP*, CPE, CRC and/or SHRM credit MUST complete a CE session survey for each session attended. The surveys can be found attached to each qualifying session on the mobile app. You must be logged in to the app to complete surveys.

Each session that offers credit will have a code word associated with it, which will be displayed on the last slide of each presentation. Be sure to make note of the code word; you will be asked to enter it at the beginning of each session survey to prove your attendance. If you miss a code word, please ask for it at the registration desk.

*If you are seeking CFP Credit, you must submit your CFP Board ID number in the survey titled “CFP Board ID” in the conference app.

Your certificate(s) of completion will be emailed to you following the conference.

FAQs

Guest registration includes access to social events only. This includes the Sunday evening Welcome Reception and the Tuesday evening event at the Arizona Science Center only.

NAGDCA will not provide virtual livestreamed sessions in 2024. Recordings of all educational sessions will be available to all NAGDCA members at the beginning of 2025.

Only registered attendees can book a hotel room. Upon registering, you will receive a registration confirmation email containing the link to make your hotel reservation at the group rate.

The Phoenix Sheraton Downtown is the host hotel for the 2024 NAGDCA Annual Conference. When you reserve your hotel through the link provided by NAGDCA, your reservation is secure. NAGDCA has not authorized any travel companies to make reservations on members’ behalf. Please do not share your credit card or personal information with unauthorized hotel solicitors or fraudulent websites.

Confirmation emails are commonly delivered to junk or spam folders. If you can not locate your confirmation email, please contact registration@nagdca.org to request a resend.

SUBSTITUTIONS

NAGDCA accepts substitutions at any time including onsite. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. All substitution requests should be emailed to registration@nagdca.org.

REFUNDS

  • Full Refund – cancel by August 15
  • Full Refund less a $25 administrative fee – cancel between August 16-23
  • No refunds after August 23 unless in the event of a special circumstance such as a serious illness, accident, or death of a family member. Documentation to support the special circumstance (e.g., a physician’s statement) will be required in order to process the refund.

EVENT CANCELLATION

The NAGDCA Annual Conference will be cancelled due to inclement weather or other acts of God if the venue and/or location of the event is closed or provides notice to NAGDCA of its inability to hold the event, or if the local, state or federal government declares an emergency status is in effect for the location of the event. If the NAGDCA Annual Conference is cancelled due to inclement weather or other acts of God as set forth herein, every attempt will be made to reschedule the event and your registration fee will be applied to the rescheduled event date.

If the NAGDCA Annual Conference is cancelled due to inclement weather or other acts of God as set forth herein, and is not rescheduled, your registration fee will be refunded, and sponsor monies will be refunded. Any travel expenses that may have been incurred cannot be refunded by NAGDCA under any circumstances. If the NAGDCA event is held but conditions (whether forecasted or actualized) prohibit you from traveling, NAGDCA cannot refund your registration fee.

Access to advance registration lists is a benefit reserved for Visionary, Premier, and Partner level conference sponsorship packages. A link to access the attendance roster will be sent to the sponsorship point of contact in early June or upon purchase.

All attendees may access the preliminary conference roster utilizing the conference mobile app. Registration lists are provided as a service for conference attendees, offering a convenient way to network with colleagues. The data provided in these lists may not be harvested, sold to others, incorporated into any type of database, used to generate mailing lists, or employed for any promotional purpose.

Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Please keep in mind, the meeting rooms will be air-conditioned so you may want to bring a blazer or sweater for the sessions.

Yes, please remember to wear your badge while attending all NAGDCA functions. This allows you access to conference sessions, meals, and receptions. Your badge is proof of registration. Without it, you will not be allowed to participate in any conference activities.

Badge holders are magnetized. We will have a small amount of lanyards available for those unable to utilize magnets.

Yes, luggage storage will be available on Wednesday, September 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please note, luggage must be picked up by 12:00 p.m. 

NAGDCA takes photographs and videos during its meetings and events for use in association advertising, newsletters and other promotional materials, whether in print, electronic or other media, including the NAGDCA website. By participating in this conference, you grant NAGDCA the right to use your name, photograph and/or video for such purposes.