Register Now for NCPERS 2024 Public Pension Funding Forum

NCPERS curates a program featuring the latest research, case studies, and best practices to help address public pension funding challenges faced across the U.S. and Canada.

By: Reshana Peters, Digital Media & Marketing Coordinator, NCPERS

Registration is now open for NCPERS 11th annual Public Pension Funding Forum, held August 18-20 in Boston. Throughout this three-day event, attendees will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the fiscal challenges facing public pension plans and learn about cutting-edge solutions that can help ensure their long-term sustainability.

NCPERS curates a program featuring the latest research, case studies, and best practices to help address public pension funding challenges faced across the U.S. and Canada. In light of the shifting demographics, this year's program has a special focus on funding challenges for mature plans. Session highlights include:

• How Did Connecticut's Mature State Employees Retirement System Become a Success Story? John Herrington, division of pensions, office of the state comptroller, will share how they were able to improve funding levels, as well as net amortization position, of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System.
• Strategies for Plans with Growing Negative Cash Flows. Dan Doonan, National Institute on Retirement Security, and Russell Kamp, Ryan Alm, will discuss how pension funds can synchronize investment strategies to match their pension benefits obligations.
• States Have Shored Up Funding, What Else Can They Do? David Draine, PEW, will present recent research on the states that have improved their net amortization position and discuss various indicators funds should be monitoring.
• Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Public Pensions. Frank Williams, Teacher Retirement System of Texas, will discuss how pension funds can capitalize on the benefits of AI while mitigating risk. He will share strategies currently being implemented at TRS of Texas.

This exclusive event provides you with an opportunity to engage with colleagues and clients, delving into emerging funding solutions and practical case studies that offer valuable insights into what works and what doesn't. Register now to be part of the community that is propelling innovation and change in the field of pension funding.