National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems

The Voice for Public Pensions

HR Summit Agenda

2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
As of 2/3/25

The 2025 agenda will be updated periodically. View our 2024 agenda for a glimpse of what’s to come.


 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

2:00 PM–6:00 PM REGISTRATION 
 
3:00 PM–5:00 PM GENERAL SESSION
 
3:00 PM–3:15 PM Welcom Remarks
Hank Kim, NCPERS 

 
3:15 PM–4:00 PM



 
Sparking Connections: Introductions, Expectations, and Goals
In this lively session, you'll have the chance to introduce yourself and express your expectations
for this year's Summit. Join us as we kick off enthusiasm and camaraderie, setting the safe for 
impactful conversations. 
 
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
5:30 PM– 6:30 PM WELCOME RECEPTION 
 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

6:30 AM–5:00 PM REGISTRATION                                                                                                               
 
7:00 AM–8:00 AM BREAKFAST 
 
8:00 AM–5:00 PM GENERAL SESSION
 
8:00 AM–8 :45 AM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
 
8:45 AM–9:45 AM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
9:45 AM–10:45 AM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
 
10:45 AM11:00 AM    REFRESHMENT BREAK
 
11:00 AM11:30 AM
 
Hot Topics Breakout I 
Participate in small group discussions to share ideas, discuss key topics impacting your organization,
and learn from peers during the Hot Topics Breakouts.

 
11:3AM12:00 PM Roundtable Report Back
Group reports back on the key discussions and insights from our recent roundtable discussions.

 
12:00 PM–1:00 PM NETWORKING LUNCH 
 
1:15 PM2:00 PM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
2:00 PM3:00 PM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
 
3:00 PM–3:15 PM REFRESHMENT BREAK
 
3:15 PM3:45 PM Hot Topics Breakout II 
Participate in small group discussions to share ideas, discuss key topics impacting your organization,
and learn from peers during the Hot Topics Breakouts.

 
3:45 PM4:15 PM Roundtable Report Back
Group reports back on the key discussions and insights from our recent roundtable discussions.

4:15 PM5:00 PM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
5:30 PM–8:30 PM NETWORKING RECEPTION & DINNER
 
 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

7:00 AM–12:00 PM REGISTRATION
 
7:00 AM–8:00 AM BREAKFAST 
 
8:00 AM–12:00 PM GENERAL SESSION III 
 
8:00 AM8:45 AM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
 
8:45 AM 9:30 AM          
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
9:30 AM10:15 AM
Hot Topics Breakout I
Participate in small group discussions to share ideas, discuss key topics impacting your organization,
and learn from peers during the Hot Topics Breakouts.

 
10:15 AM–10:30 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK
 
10:30 AM11:00 AM Roundtable Topic Report Back
Group reports back on the key discussions and insights from our recent roundtable discussions.
 
11:00 AM11:45 AM
 
EDUCATIONAL SESSION
11:45 AM12:00 PM CLOSING REMARKS
   
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) HOURS

By attending the Public Pension HR Summit, you can earn up to 9 Continuing Education (CE) hours toward your Accredited Fiduciary (AF) recertification and/or state-mandated continuing education requirements.

Additionally, attendees of the 2024 Public Pension HR Summit can earn up to 9 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) toward their SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification.

NCPERS is accredited by the State Pension Review Board as a Minimum Educational Training (MET) sponsor for Texas public retirement systems. This accreditation does not constitute an endorsement by the Board regarding the quality of the MET program.

NCPERS is also recognized as a learning provider and continuing education sponsor in multiple states.

SHRM Recertification ProviderThe National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) is officially recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

QUESTIONS? Please contact events@ncpers.org.