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Call for Speakers - Public Safety Conference 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026
to Friday, July 31, 2026
Nashville, TN
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Category: Call for Speakers
The 2026 Call for Speakers is Now Open
Submit your proposal by July 31 at 6:00 PM ET.

NCPERS is now accepting speaker and presentation proposal for the 2026 Public Safety Conference, taking place October 25–28, 2026, in Nashville, TN. 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 U.S. 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.

We are seeking engaging presenters who can deliver timely, relevant sessions that provide practical insights and meaningful takeaways for attendees.

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Topics Being Considered, but not Limited to 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 Requirements

Proposals must be submitted through the online form. Emailed proposals will not be accepted. 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

Selection Criteria

The NCPERS Education Committee reviews all submissions based on relevance, clarity, and educational value. Proposals that offer fresh perspectives, encourage member engagement, and support peer-to-peer learning are prioritized.

Selection criteria include:

  • Educational value and practical application of the proposed session
  • Originality and uniqueness of the content
  • Relevance of the topic to public pension professionals
  • A range of perspectives and speaker backgrounds that reflect the diversity of our community
  • Overall quality and completeness of the submission
  • Past reviews or evaluations of the speaker(s) (if applicable)
  • Current NCPERS membership and active participation in the organization

Presentation Policies

Selected speakers are expected to adhere to the following policies:

  • Membership: Presenters' organization(s) must have an active NCPERS membership to be considered. To verify your membership status, contact us at 202-601-2445 or email membership@ncpers.org.

  • Presentation Content: Presentations must be educational in nature and may not be promotional. Content should be objective, informative, and designed to provide practical value to attendees rather than promote a specific product, service, or organization.

  • Speaker Commitment: Speakers are required to participate in all scheduled preparation calls and planning meetings leading up to the event.

  • Presentation Materials: Speakers must submit final presentation materials by the specified deadline. All content should be original and tailored to engage and inform our audience.

  • Engagement: We ask that speakers consider using interactive elements to keep the audience engaged and facilitate learning.

  • Compliance: Speakers must abide by all event policies, including those related to promotion, content, and diversity and inclusion.

Timeline

  • Call for Proposals Opens: May 1, 2026
  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026 (6:00 PM ET)
  • Review Period: August 3 – 14, 2026
  • Speaker Notifications Sent: August 24 – 28
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