2026 Annual Conference Highlights
More than 700 public sector retirement professionals gathered in Orlando September 27 – 30 to share insights, explore innovations, and connect with peers shaping the future of government defined contribution plans. Over four days, attendees participated in sessions on topics ranging from fundamentals of public sector plans to AI best practices.
Explore recordings, photos, and presentations below.
Conference in Review
Session Materials
Click below to download a copy of presentation slides.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
- Bridging Silos: Delivering a Unified Retirement Message Across Agencies and Programs
- From Data to Decisions: How Plan Design and Financial Advice Improve Retirement Outcomes
- Where Is the Money Going? Understanding and Reducing DC Plan Leakage in the Public Sector
- Strengthening the Connection Between Financial Wellness and Mental Health
- Retirement Income Planning Across Pension and DC Systems
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
- Private Investments in DC Plans: Progress, Perspectives, and Practical Realities (no slides)
- Artificial Intelligence in Retirement Plan Administration: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Governance
- Beyond the Final Paycheck: Public Sector Income, Spending, and Financial Security in Retirement
- Leveraging Participant Data to Improve Engagement and Retirement Outcomes
- Rethinking Retirement Readiness in the Public Sector: New Metrics, Behaviors, and Strategies
- Beyond the Binary: Active, Passive, and Blended Approaches in DC Plans