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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 28 – Wednesday, October 1
WHERE : Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Registration Information

Questions? Please contact registration@nagdca.org for assistance.

REGISTER HERE

Click here to download fee information.

Registration Type
Registration Fee
Early-bird
Registration Fee
After July 22
Government Member¹ $750 $850
Government Non-member² $950 $1,050
Industry Member $1,400 $1,500
Industry Non-member $2,000 $2,100

¹ 2025 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, 2025. 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 22
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 offsite event.

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 29
  • Full Refund less a $25 administrative fee – cancel between August 30 and September 5
  • No refunds after September 5 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.

Agenda

Agenda subject to change.

Session and speaker details coming soon!

Day 1 | Sunday, September 28
12:30 – 2:30 p.m. NAGDCA Executive Board Meeting
2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS

SECURE and SECURE 2.0 – Hot Topics for Governmental Plans
Join this 90-minute interactive session for a deep dive into key issues under SECURE and SECURE 2.0 impacting governmental defined contribution plans. Topics will include catch-up contributions, distribution options, and correction guidance, with opportunities for small-group discussion. Panelists include representatives from Morgan Lewis and other industry experts.

Fiduciary Best Practices for California Plans
Designed specifically for California attendees, this 90-minute session will explore fiduciary responsibilities and best practices for public sector retirement plans. The session will include discussion of legal and regulatory considerations unique to California, with time for peer exchange and Q&A.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ HEADSHOTS

Open to 2025-2026 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 – 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 29
8:00 – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. CONFERENCE OPENING AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Opening Luncheon
1:15 – 2:15 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.
2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. GENERAL SESSION
4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Leadership Award Winner Photos

2025 Leadership Award Winners, pick up your plaque and have a group picture taken.

Day 3 | Tuesday, September 30
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS 
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Government Members’ Lunch
Government attendees only.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. GOVERNMENT PEER GROUP DISCUSSIONS
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)
2:00 – 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS (repeated)
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. OFF-SITE EVENT | Location details coming soon!

Join your fellow attendees for food and drinks as you enjoy a night out. Transportation is provided to and from the Hilton.

Day 4 | Wednesday, October 1
8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 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 – 10:00 a.m. NAGDCA Case Studies
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION

Lodging & Meeting Venue

Hotel reservations are only available to registered attendees.
The booking link is included in your registration confirmation email and must be used to receive the group rate.
Conference Hotel: Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Room Rate: $289 + taxes and fees

Maximize your experience at the NAGDCA 2025 Conference by staying at our host hotel, the Hilton Bayfront, to be where the action is. We’ve negotiated a discounted rate of $289 for attendees, which includes free basic internet access; an additional destination fee is available but not required. Staying in the room block also helps support the event, ensuring we can continue to offer high-quality programming and experiences.

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the host hotel for the 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.

San Diego International-Lindbergh Field Airport is 3 miles from the Hilton Bayfront.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Visit the San Diego airport website for information.

PARKING
Valet and self-parking are available.

Continuing Education Credit

Please contact Carly Abernathy at cabernathy@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.

COMING SOON!

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 under “Survey.” You must be logged in to the app to complete surveys.

Each session that qualifies for 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 email your CFP Board ID number to Carly Abernathy at cabernathy@amrms.com. 

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

Sponsors

Click here to learn about NAGDCA sponsorship opportunities.

VISIONARY

PREMIER

PARTNER

SUPPORTER

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Northern Trust Logo

FAQs

Regular registration includes access to all sessions, unless otherwise marked, and the meals and events listed below. Specific meal details TBD.

Sunday, Sept. 28:
  • Welcome Reception
Monday, Sept. 29:
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Opening Luncheon
  • Coffee and snack breaks
Tuesday, Sept. 30:
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Government Members’ Lunch (for government attendees only)
  • Coffee and snack breaks
  • Offsite Event
Wednesday, Oct. 1:
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Coffee break

Guest registration includes access to social events only. This includes the Sunday evening Welcome Reception and the Tuesday evening offsite event only.

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 Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the host hotel for the 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.

All sessions and conference activities will take place at the host hotel, Hilton San Diego Bayfront, aside from the Offsite Event on Tuesday evening.

Yes, please click here to review the Conference Code of Conduct prior to registering for the event.

NAGDCA will not provide virtual livestreamed sessions. Recordings and slides of general sessions, and slides from breakout sessions will be available to all NAGDCA members at the beginning of 2026.

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 29
  • Full Refund less a $25 administrative fee – cancel between August 30 and September 5
  • No refunds after September 5 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, October 1 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.