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Current registration rates are listed on our website. Registration includes access to all sessions, educational materials, the event app, scheduled meals, and networking events. Research-Driven Solutions for Fiscal Sustainability

NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum

Research-Driven Solutions for Fiscal Sustainability

Explore practical tools to strengthen plan sustainability and engage in data-driven conversations about the future of public pensions.

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August 16-18, 2026 — Chicago, IL

About NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum

From data analysis to real-world case studies, NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum brings together trustees, administrators, finance professionals and leading academics to explore the factors shaping public pension fiscal health. Attendees will dive into current research, evaluate funding models, and examine case studies that reveal what’s working — and what isn’t — at plans across the country. 

With a focus on collaboration and clarity, the forum equips participants with practical tools to strengthen plan sustainability and engage in data-driven conversations about the future of public pensions. 

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"Whether it’s obtaining the necessary contributions from plan sponsors, adjusting actuarial assumptions and methods, or rethinking asset allocation strategies, this conference hits all of that. It’s why I make it a staple of my annual educational plan.” – 2025 Forum Attendee

What Will I Learn at NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum?

As a leading provider of continuing education in the public pension industry, the Public Pension Funding Forum agenda is carefully curated to cover the latest research and case studies on public pension funding best practices. Attendees will:  

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the implications of pension reform initiatives for all stakeholders — including taxpayers, employers, local businesses and economies

  • Examine case studies that reveal what’s working (and what isn’t) at plans across the country

  • Hear from leading researchers and academics about the social and economic forces at play in the public pension arena 

  • Explore innovative solutions for improving your plan’s funding status and long-term fiscal health 

View the 2025 agenda for a glimpse of what’s to come, and stay tuned for the release of the 2026 agenda.

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Who Should Attend NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum?

NCPERS Forums provide a smaller, discussion-driven setting for public pension trustees, administrators, plan sponsors, state/local officials, service providers, and members of the academic/pension research community to learn together. While nonmember pension funds are eligible to attend, NCPERS members save nearly 50% on registration fees.  

NCPERS-Harris School Pension Lab: NextGen Competition

Through our partnership with the University of Chicago, we help strengthen retirement systems for tomorrow’s challenges by engaging the next generation of pension leaders. The Pension Lab: NextGen Competition, part of the Public Pension Funding Forum, invites students to participate in finding policy-driven solutions while exploring career paths in the pension industry.

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Show Your Support & Make an Impact: Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship packages at the Public Pension Funding Forum offer a powerful opportunity to position your brand in front of key decision-makers in the public pension community. These packages are designed to help you build relationships with current and prospective clients, gain high-impact visibility in an intimate and focused setting, and showcase your commitment to supporting sustainable public pensions.

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Frequently Asked Questions: NCPERS Public Pension Funding Forum

While nonmember pension funds are eligible to attend, NCPERS members save nearly 50% on registration fees. Learn more about the many benefits of joining the NCPERS network.
Current registration rates are listed on our website. Registration includes access to all sessions, educational materials, the event app, scheduled meals, and networking events.
Onsite registration is available unless the event sells out. We encourage early registration to guarantee space. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.
Attire is business casual for all meetings and receptions.
Yes. Attendees who book in the group block will receive the NCPERS discounted room rate while rooms are available. Booking details and deadlines are listed on the registration page under the hotel tab.
Yes. We share slides for sessions where speakers have given permission on our website and in the event app (when applicable).
This forum is best suited for attendees with a mid-to-advanced level of understanding of public pension funding. Sessions assume a strong foundational knowledge and focus on advancing practical, applied insights rather than introductory material.
No. The Forum is offered in person only. Sessions will not be recorded.
Yes. Please reach out to events@ncpers.org so we can assist with arrangements.
Yes. Continuing education credits will be available, and details on applicable credit hours will be shared once the program is finalized. Please note that this program does not offer CPE credits, as NCPERS is not currently a CPE sponsor.
After your attendance is verified, your certificate will be posted to your NCPERS membership profile within two weeks of the event.
There is no open call for speakers for this program. If you have subject matter expertise that may be a good fit for the Forum, please contact research@ncpers.org for consideration.
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Questions? Contact NCPERS’ Education Associate, Jessica Ransome, at jransome@ncpers.org or call 202-601-2449.

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