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About the FALL Conference

Held in odd-numbered years, the NCPERS FALL (Financial, Actuarial, Legislative & Legal) Conference offers a unique opportunity to build your knowledge of key governance and policy issues in a focused, discussion-driven setting. Designed for trustees, administrators, and pension staff at all experience levels, this program is ideal whether you're exploring NCPERS for the first time or looking to expand on prior learning. With a smaller group setting than our flagship events, FALL fosters deeper engagement and practical insights you can apply right away. 

Following NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) Program and Program for Advanced Trustee Studies (PATS), the FALL Conference blends core public pension topics with space for deeper dialogue and peer exchange. You’ll hear expert insights, examine emerging challenges, and explore solutions in a collaborative environment that encourage real-time engagement with fellow professionals. Whether you’re new to public pensions or seeking to deepen your expertise, the FALL Conference offers practical tools and fresh strategies to help you navigate today’s evolving pension landscape.
 

EXHIBIT HALL 

At the FALL Conference, service providers play a key role in enriching the educational experience by introducing tools, technologies, and solutions tailored to public pension systems. The exhibition floor facilitates direct engagement with providers offering resources to address today’s operational and strategic challenges. Pension professionals can explore innovations designed to enhance plan performance and support informed decision-making. 
 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

The FALL Conference is designed for professionals involved in the financial, actuarial, and legislative management of public pension systems, including: 

  • Pension Trustees seeking strategic guidance to support sound decision-making and fiduciary responsibilities. 
  • Administrators and Staff aiming to strengthen plan performance and maintain regulatory compliance. 
  • Legal Experts and State/Local Officials navigating complex policy, legal, and governance challenges. 
  • Service Providers looking to connect with decision-makers and showcase solutions tailored to public pension needs. 
  • Professionals in need of continuing education credits before the year ends, looking to fulfill requirements through high-quality, relevant content. 


NCPERS UNIVERSITY 

Education is a cornerstone of NCPERS, and our NCPERS University programs—offered just before the FALL Conference—are designed for pension professionals at every level. They provide a valuable foundation for the in-depth discussions and peer learning that take place during the conference. 

  • NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) Program: For those ready to advance their expertise, the NAF Program delivers specialized training in pension governance. The program is divided into two parts—Modules 1 & 2: Governance & Finance and Modules 3 & 4: Risk Management & Human Capital—and provides a clear path to earning the prestigious Accredited Fiduciary (AF) designation. 
  • Program for Advanced Trustee Studies (PATS): Ideal for public pension trustees, administrators, and staff, PATS offers an in-depth look at the core principles and best practices of pension management. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, this program will strengthen your ability to manage plans effectively and adapt to industry shifts.