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Explore upcoming opportunities for NCPERS members to learn, connect, and engage with the public pension community through events, virtual roundtables, and thought leadership.
What's Next at NCPERS?
Whether you're a new trustee, a seasoned plan professional, or a pension industry service provider, there are always opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate at NCPERS.
- Register Now: Public Pension Funding Forum, Public Pension HR Summit, Public Safety Conference, Fiduciary in Focus Workshop, and NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute.
- Show Your Support Through Sponsorship: Public Pension Funding Forum, Public Pension HR Summit, Public Safety Conference.
- Reserve Your Spot in the Exhibit Hall: Public Safety Conference.
- Become a Speaker (Deadline: July 31): Public Safety Conference
Upcoming NCPERS Roundtables: Connect with Plan Professionals
NCPERS Roundtables bring together public pension professionals from across the country to exchange ideas, crowdsource solutions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges. Participation is free for staff at NCPERS member pension funds. Find out what's working for other systems and walk away with ideas you can put into action: Learn more and join the conversation, or click the links below to sign up today!
- Member Services Roundtable: July 7
- Communications Roundtable: July 9
- CEO Roundtable: July 10
- CIO Roundtable: July 14
- Government Affairs Roundtable: July 23
- Legal Roundtable: July 23
- Investments Back- & Middle-Office Roundtable: August 4
- Human Resources Roundtable: August 6
Upcoming Events & Webinars: Register Now
From national conferences to specialized summits and forums, NCPERS 11 annual in-person events always deliver expert-led education, peer-driven insights, and networking opportunities tailored for the public pension community. Our webinars help you stay informed throughout the year with timely insights.
- From Experimentation to Enterprise: Building an AI Strategy for Public Pension Systems (July 30 2:00-3:00 PM ET, Virtual Webinar)
- Public Pension Funding Forum (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)
- Public Pension HR Summit (September 23-25, Phoenix, AZ)
- Fiduciary in Focus Workshop (October 24-25, Nashville, TN)
- NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute (October 24-25, Nashville, TN)
- Public Safety Conference (October 25-28, Nashville, TN)
Make an Impact: Become a Sponsor
Partnering with NCPERS gives your organization direct access to leaders and decision makers within the public pension community, while aligning your brand with an organization trusted for its thought leadership and industry stewardship. Upcoming opportunities include:
- Public Pension Funding Forum (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)
- Public Pension HR Summit (September 23-25, Phoenix, AZ)
- Public Safety Conference (October 25-28, Nashville, TN)
Public Pension Thought Leadership & Speaker Opportunities
NCPERS members have year-round opportunities to share expertise with the public pension community.
- Submit an article for PERSist, our widely-read quarterly publication. The submission deadline for our Summer 2026 edition has now passed. Find out how to submit here or browse past issues (login required) for inspiration.
- Submit a proposal to speak at an upcoming NCPERS conference. Our next call for speakers will be for NCPERS 2026 Public Safety Conference, held October 25-28 in Nashville. Learn more about our process for selecting speakers and find answers to frequently asked questions.
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Throughout the year, NCPERS provides news coverage of the latest developments in the public pension industry, including profiles of NCPERS members, organizational success stories, and industry innovations. Please submit your news, story ideas, or topic suggestions to communications@ncpers.org for consideration.
Speaker opportunities for the 2026 Public Safety Conference are now open! Please submit your proposal by July 31 at 6:00 PM ET.
Exhibit at NCPERS: Connect with Clients and Prospects
NCPERS Conferences (held each May and October) provide the opportunity to showcase your company's products and services to an engaged group of public pension professionals. With dedicated exhibit hall breaks driving attendees to your booth, there's no better place to strengthen your relationships with existing clients and make a positive first impression with prospects. Learn more.
- Register now to exhibit at the NCPERS Public Safety Conference (October 25-28, Nashville, TN).
- Sign up for information on upcoming exhibit hall opportunities.