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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: Annual Conference & Exhibition, Chief Officers Summit, and Public Pension Funding Forum
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Annual Conference & Exhibition and Public Pension Funding Forum
- Hotel Room Block Deadline (May 22): Chief Officers Summit
- Participation Deadline (June 2): Public Pension Compensation Survey
- Speaker Proposal Submission Deadline (July 31): 2026 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!
- Government Affairs Roundtable: May 28
- Legal Roundtable: May 28
- Member Services Roundtable: July 7
- CEO Roundtable: July 10
- CIO Roundtable: July 14
- Communications Roundtable: July
- 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.
- Trustee Essentials Training (May 16-17, Las Vegas, NV)
- NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute (May 16-17, Las Vegas, NV)
- NCPERS Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) (May 17-20, Las Vegas, NV)
- Chief Officers Summit (June 15-17, Newport Beach, CA)
- Public Pension Funding Forum (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)
To keep classroom sizes small, registration for the 2026 Trustee Essentials Training and 2026 NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute have closed.
Sign up here to receive updates about the 2027 Trustee Essentials Training and here for the 2027 NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute.
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:
- Annual Conference & Exhibition (May 17-20, Las Vegas, NV)
- Chief Officers Summit (June 15-17, Newport Beach, CA)
- Public Pension Funding Forum (August 17-19, Chicago, IL)
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 next submission deadline is June 26, 2026. 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.
- Mark your calendars for NCPERS Public Safety Conference (October 25-28, Nashville, TN). Sign up here to be notified when registration opens.
- Sign up for information on upcoming exhibit hall opportunities.