TEDS Agenda
During NCPERS' two-day educational program, TEDS helps trustees and plan staff build a solid foundation in governance, investing, and actuarial science. Whether you’re new to a public pension plan board or looking for a refresher, this hands-on program focuses on practical strategies to ensure trustees can make informed decisions and enhance the performance of their pension funds. Sign up to learn more about the event and be notified when registration opens.
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 17
| 6:30 am – 2:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 1:15 pm | DAY 1 - GENERAL SESSION |
| 8:15 am – 9:00 am | Plan Governance: Roles of Trustees and Staff |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | Navigating Your Investment Role as Trustee |
| 9:45 am – 10:00 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Investments 101: Fixed Income & Public Equities |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Investments 201: Alternatives |
| 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm | Refreshment Break |
| 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | Back to Basics: Actuarial Valuations |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | University Networking Reception |
SUNDAY, MAY 18
| 7:00 am – 1:00 pm | Registration |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | DAY 2 – GENERAL SESSION |
| 8:00 am – 8:30 am | Understanding Your Actuarial Funding Policy |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am | Session TBD |
| 9:30 am – 9:45 am | Break |
| 9:45 am – 10:30 am | Session TBD |
| 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Session TBD |
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11:15 am – 11:30 am
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Refreshment Break |
| 11:30 am – 12:50 pm | The Asset Allocation Challenge (Interactive computer-based investment training session) |
| 12:50 pm – 12:55 pm | What's Next? Continued Learning Speakers: Peter Landers, Global Governance Advisors Brad Kelly, Global Governance Advisors |
| 12:55 pm - 1:00 pm |
Closing Remarks
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CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
By attending TEDS, you can earn up to 9 continuing education hours towards your Accredited Fiduciary (AF) recertification and/or state mandated continuing education requirements.
TEDS HIGHLIGHTS
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) SPONSOR
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 as to the quality of our MET program.
TEDS HIGHLIGHTS
Education
The TEDS curriculum was developed to build and strengthen the basic foundational knowledge of pensions and governance. Designed to address the educational needs of new and novice trustees, this program focuses on investing principles, understanding actuarial science, board policies, and fundamental concepts that every trustee should know. Click the "Agenda" button to view the current agenda.
Networking
Connect, share ideas and best practices with your colleagues and or clients at the conference. If this is your first time attending TEDS, join us for our President's Reception where you can mix and mingle with the NCPERS executive board and advisors.
Connect, share ideas and best practices with your colleagues and or clients at the conference. If this is your first time attending TEDS, join us for our President's Reception where you can mix and mingle with the NCPERS executive board and advisors.
NCPERS is recognized as a learning provider and is an accredited sponsor of continuing education in several states.