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NCPERS is now accepting speaker and presentation proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place May 16-19, 2027 in New York City. Continue Reading
NCPERS recently released the results from its latest annual Public Pension Compensation Survey and opened data collection for the 2027 Public Retirement Systems Study. Continue Reading
This fall, we will be launching a new Technology Leaders Roundtable to bring together decision-makers at public pensions to discuss information technology, information security, AI, modernization, data management, and more. The virtual Roundtable’s first call will take place on Tuesday, November 10. Continue Reading
October is National Retirement Security Month, and Americans are sending a clear message about the future they want: 70% believe a pension is better than a 401(k). Continue Reading
The support of our members allows NCPERS to fulfill its mission of connecting and empowering public pension leaders. We’re grateful to our 650 member organizations for their engagement in 2026! Continue Reading
The Pension Lab: NextGen Competition returned for this year's Public Pension Funding Forum, where teams of graduate students from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago presented solutions to tackle the funding challenges facing public pensions in Chicago and Illinois. Continue Reading
Recruitment pressures may have eased, but new workforce challenges are emerging for public pension employers. Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from a future possibility to a present-day reality for public pension systems. From drafting communications and summarizing documents to automating routine administrative tasks, AI tools are beginning to find a place in pension operations. Continue Reading
NCPERS would like to recognize the 14 public pension trustees and staff who most recently earned the prestigious Advanced Fiduciary (AF) designation. Continue Reading
Tariffs, AI-driven market swings, and an uncertain rate environment are rewriting the rules for public pension investing in real time. NCPERS Director of Research Matt Eckel examines what it takes to maintain long-term discipline when short-term pressures are this intense. Continue Reading
With funding discipline ranking as the top concern among public pension leaders, NCPERS CEO Hank Kim reflects on the first half of 2026 and why the Public Pension Funding Forum in Chicago this August is a critical moment for the community. Continue Reading
As public pension systems navigate emerging risks such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and misinformation, lessons from Y2K offer a reminder that clear communication, informed leadership, and participant trust remain essential. Continue Reading
