Events

September 28 - 29, 2026

Investment Basics
September 28 - 29, 2026

Retirement Plan Basics
September 28 - 29, 2026

Ancillary Benefit Plans
September 30 - October 1, 2026

Global Benefits: Regional Compliance and Trends
September 30 - October 1, 2026

Introduction to Public Sector Benefits Administration
September 30 - October 1, 2026

Basics of Employee Benefits Administration
September 30 - October 1, 2026

Multiemployer Plan Administration
September 30 - October 1, 2026

Health Care Cost Management
October 2 - 3, 2026

Canadian Benefits Plan Administration
October 2 - 3, 2026

Health Benefit Plan Basics
October 2 - 3, 2026

Public Sector 401, 403 and 457 Plans
October 2 - 3, 2026

Communicating Employee Benefits
October 23 - 25, 2026

New Trustees Institute - Level I: Core Concepts
October 24 - 25, 2026

Public Plan Trustees Institute - Level I
October 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PC09 - Trustee and Administrator Succession Planning Workshop
Building and maintaining a positive board culture takes intention and effort. This process can be more challenging when faced with board turnover, especially if it is unexpected. In this workshop, you will learn a step-by-step approach to succession planning, including how to find new trustees and plan for administrator changes. You will learn: 1. How to amend trust agreements and/or collective agreements to support succession planning for trustees and administrators 2. How to address bias and culture on existing boards 3. How to onboard new trustees and administrators.
October 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PC01 - Mental Health First Aid® at Work (repeated on Sunday)
By fostering a culture of mental well-being and compassion, Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) at Work certification makes your organization a healthier place to work. You will come away with a better understanding of how to care for your well-being at work as well as a MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to apply to noncrisis and crisis scenarios. During this four-hour, instructor-led course, you will practice the skills needed to recognize and respond to a coworker who may be experiencing a noncrisis or crisis mental health or substance use challenge and connect them with the appropriate resources in accordance with company policies. Attendees will receive a certification in MHFA at Work after completing the instructor-led portion of the training, post-work and post-evaluation. Learning objectives include the following. 1. Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid® and the role of the Mental Health First Aider. 2. Explain the five steps of the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE). 3. Determine the actions that a Mental Health First Aider should take for noncrisis situations in the workplace. 4. Discover the actions that a Mental Health First Aider should take for potential crisis and immediate crisis situations in the workplace. 5. Practice the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in noncrisis and crisis scenarios in which a coworker is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
October 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PC05 -Understanding and Using the 7 Benchmarks for a Well Workplace
Through this workshop, you'll be introduced to the Wellness Alliance’s 7 Benchmarks, a foundation for building and sustaining a results-oriented workplace wellness strategy. By using this information in your organization, you can provide a credible framework that can be tailored toward organization-specific values, mission, vision and goals for wellness. Organizations that are dedicated to the health of their workers are given a structure to help their organizations through the Well Workplace process.
October 24 - 25, 2026

PC53 - Health, Wealth and Happiness—Planning Your Path to a Successful Retirement (Attendee Only)
Securing a healthy and successful retirement requires a holistic approach that goes beyond just having enough money. This workshop will explore tools and resources to design the “life” side of your next chapter and to boost and protect your retirement income. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to attend.
October 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PC07 - You’ve Been Summoned—Best Practices in Litigation, Depositions and Trial Testimony
Plan trustees, professionals, administrators and staff are often involved in plan litigation with little to no experience in these legal settings. This can stem from a variety of issues from collections, contract issues, plan design disputes, and so on. Join this workshop to better understand how to prevent litigation when you can and prepare for it when it happens.
October 24 - 25, 2026

Introduction to Public Sector Benefits Administration