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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 27 – Wednesday, September 30
WHERE : Caribe Royale Orlando

Registration Information

Registration opens in April.

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

Click here to download fee information.

Registration Type
Registration Fee
Early-bird
Registration Fee
After July 21
Government Member¹ $750 $850
Government Non-member² $950 $1,050
Industry Member $1,400 $1,500
Industry Non-member $2,000 $2,100

Payment reminder: To help finalize on-site planning, the “pay later” option will be disabled two weeks prior to the conference. Registrations submitted on or after September 11 will require payment at the time of registration.

¹ 2026 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, 2026. 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.

Please note, the link to register a guest is included in the registration confirmation email. 

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.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY 

  • All conference registration cancelations are subject to a $25 processing fee.
  • Refund Deadline: Refund requests must be submitted on or before September 4. No refunds will be issued after this date unless a qualifying special circumstance applies.
  • Special Circumstances: Refunds may be granted after the deadline in the event of a serious illness, accident, or death of an immediate family member. Documentation supporting the circumstance—such as a physician’s statement—is required for the refund to be processed.

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

Session details coming soon!

Agenda subject to change.

Day 1 | Sunday, September 27
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 SESSION
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 28
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. OPENING SESSION
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
Open to attendees only.
1:15 – 2:15 p.m. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION DECK

Designed 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.
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

2026 Leadership Award Winners, pick up your plaque and have a group picture taken.

Day 3 | Tuesday, September 29
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:15 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS (repeated from Monday)
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 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)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Government Members’ Lunch
Government attendees only.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS 
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. OFF-SITE NETWORKING EVENT
Open to all attendees and registered guests. A name badge is required to attend.Spend your last evening in Orlando at Paradise Cove, a remote oasis on the shores of Lake Bryan. Enjoy great food and drinks, live music, and plenty of cozy spots to relax and connect. It’s the perfect way to close out our time together in a laid-back, tropical setting.

Day 4 | Wednesday, September 30
8:00 – 10:15 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. BREAKOUT SESSIONS (repeated from Tuesday)
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.
Caribe Royale Orlando
Host Hotel: Caribe Royale Orlando
Room Rate: $229 single/double + taxes

Make the most of your time at the NAGDCA 2026 Annual Conference by staying at our host hotel, Caribe Royale Resort. We’ve secured a special group rate of $229 per night, along with a reduced resort fee of $20 per day. The resort fee includes basic internet access and use of onsite amenities such as pool tables, bicycles, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Staying in the room block helps support NAGDCA, ensuring we can continue to offer high-quality programming and experiences.

The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando 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.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 15 miles from the Caribe Royale Resort.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Visit the Orlando airport website for information.

CARIBE ROYALE PARKING

  • Self-parking: $34.00 (plus tax, per night, per vehicle)
  • Non-registered Hotel Day guest: $37.00 (plus tax, per vehicle)
  • Valet: $45.00 (plus tax, per night, per vehicle)

Parking fee rates are subject to change without prior notice.

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.

Credit information coming soon!

Attendees seeking CFP*, CPE, CRC and/or SHRM credit MUST log in to the conference mobile app and 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.”

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

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PREMIER

PARTNER

SUPPORTER

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FAQs

Regular registration includes access to all sessions and events, unless otherwise marked. Meal and menu details will be posted here in advance of the conference.

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.

Make the most of your time at the NAGDCA 2026 Annual Conference by staying at our host hotel, Caribe Royale Resort. We’ve secured a special group rate of $229 per night, along with a reduced resort fee of $20 per day. The resort fee includes basic internet access and use of onsite amenities such as pool tables, bicycles, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Staying in the room block helps support NAGDCA, ensuring we can continue to offer high-quality programming and experiences.

The Caribe Royale Rest 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.

Registrants may choose to register and submit payment at a later date. The option to pay later will be removed on September 11; registrations submitted on or after that date will require payment at the time of registration. Payment must be received prior to the event in order to attend. Onsite payments will be accepted for new onsite registrations only.

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 2027.

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.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY: 

  • All conference registration cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee.
  • Refund Deadline: Refund requests must be submitted on or before September 4. No refunds will be issued after this date unless a qualifying special circumstance applies.
  • Special Circumstances: Refunds may be granted after the deadline in the event of a serious illness, accident, or death of an immediate family member. Documentation supporting the circumstance—such as a physician’s statement—is required for the refund to be processed.

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 30 from 7:30 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.