2026 Public Safety Conference Speaker Proposals Are Now Open
By: Jessica Ransome, NCPERS
NCPERS is now accepting speaker and presentation proposals for the 2026 Public Safety Conference, taking place Oct. 25–28, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. As the only national event dedicated to the unique challenges of public safety pension systems, the conference brings together nearly 400 pension trustees, administrators, staff, state and local officials, service providers, union officers, and regulators from across the United States and Canada.
The conference features targeted, high-quality education designed specifically for public safety pension stakeholders. Sessions cover a wide range of topics, including investment management, plan design, leadership, crisis management, and issues unique to public safety personnel.
NCPERS is seeking engaging presenters who can deliver timely, relevant sessions that provide practical insights and meaningful takeaways for attendees.
Topics Being Considered Include
- Addressing unique challenges in administering public safety plans
- Reducing and managing stress for public safety personnel
- Developments and improvements in evaluating disability claims
- Latest health care trends impacting public safety
- Sustainability of Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) plans
- Cybersecurity and data protection for public safety pension systems
- Financial wellness and retirement readiness for public safety personnel
- COLAs, benefit adjustments, and inflation management strategies
- Governance and fiduciary responsibility for public safety pension boards
Submission Details
Proposals must be submitted through the online form. When you click the “Submit Your Proposal” button, you will be asked to provide the following information:
- Presentation title
- Session description and learning objectives
- Proposed session format (e.g., standard presentation, panel)
- Speaker name(s) and contact information
We welcome proposals that offer practical insights, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies tailored to public safety pension systems. Click here to learn more about the submission requirements.
We Want to Hear from You!
If you have any questions about the proposal process, please don’t hesitate to contact the NCPERS Education team at education@ncpers.org.
Thank you for your interest in supporting NCPERS educational programming. We look forward to reviewing your proposal and hope to see you in Nashville this October.