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2025 Annual Conference Highlights

More than 900 public sector retirement professionals gathered in San Diego September 28 – October 1 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 participant engagement to fiduciary best practices.
Explore recordings, photos, and presentations below.

Conference in Review

AGENDA
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The 2025 conference agenda contains the schedule of events, session descriptions, names of presenters, and more.

VIDEOS
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We recorded the general sessions from the conference to allow members to access video recordings of the full presentations on-demand.

PHOTOS
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Our photo gallery captures the moments that made this year’s event memorable. Download photos to print or share.

NAGDCA’S 2025 Conference was a great success for those looking to learn at a conference where attendees are energized and represent such a broad range of stakeholders in the governmental deferred compensation plan marketplace. Kudos to NAGDCA and all of those who worked so hard to make it such a great event.

Marla Kreindler, Partner, Morgan Lewis

The NAGDCA Conference is the premier gathering for learning about industry trends, gaining fiduciary education and networking.

Kevin Bailey, Fire Deputy Chief, City of Tempe

This was my 4th NAGDCA conference, and this was the best once I have attended. Everything about this year’s conference was great from the sessions to the venue, to the networking events. I have multiple things that I will take back from the conference to put into practice to help our plan participants. After returning home from the conference this year, I am already excited thinking about Orlando in 2026!

Corey Robey, Operations Manager, City of Baltimore Retirement Systems

As a first-time attendee, I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by how well-organized and high-performing the conference was. Every session, breakout, and general session was informative and engaging.

Derek Rampone, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Department, City of Mountain View

NAGDCA expertly combines industry-leading speakers with peer networking so that retirement plan sponsors can visualize and strategize how to apply new concepts to serve participants.

Ben Borich, Director, Defined Contribution Program, State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio

I feel much better prepared in my role as a Deferred Compensation Committee Member due to all I learned at this conference. I’m so happy I attended.

Brian Bray, Erie County Deferred Compensation Committee

This conference is indispensable for any deferred compensation committee member to stay educated and informed on important issues.

John Ridilla, Assistant City Attorney, City of Las Vegas

Attending the annual NAGDCA conference always re-energizes me to go back to work and do better. The ability to network, share stories and ideas, and commiserate with others in the industry is so incredibly important for me, and this conference provides ample opportunity to do that. It motivates me to re-examine the way I have been doing some things and gives me a fresh and optimistic perspective on my work. It allows me to face the new year with new drive!

Nicole LaMorte, Director, Tax Favored Programs, Metropolitan Transportation Authority