Schedule at a Glance
Below are the schedules for each day during the forum. You can also use the following links to jump to the respective schedule:
Sunday, October 12, 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Early Registration Sinatra Ballroom Foyer |
Monday, October 13, 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration, Concierge & Digital Lounge1a Sinatra Ballroom Foyer |
| 7:30 – 9:15 a.m. | Breakfast & General Session Sinatra Ballroom |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Consultations Director Rooms A, B, 1 – 4 |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Social Security and the CalPERS Pension Connection Salon A - E |
Introduction to Health Business Rules Salon F | |
CalPERS 101: More Than Just a Retirement System Salon G | |
The Employer's Role in the Disability Retirement Process Salon H - L | |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Securing the Future: OPEB Prefunding with a Section 115 Trust (CERBT) Salon A – E |
Advanced Health Business Rules Salon F | |
Membership Basics & Appointment Maintenance Salon G | |
Hot Topics in Public Agency Compensation Salon H - L | |
| 12:00 – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch & Keynote Sinatra Ballroom |
| 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Consultations Director Rooms A, B, 1 – 4 |
| 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Exhibits JW Pavilion |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Understanding Survivor Benefits for Active Members Salon A – E |
Arrears Certification Guidance Salon F | |
Actuarial Basics: Understanding Your Valuation Report Salon G | |
Making the Most Out of Your Health Program Experience Salon H - L | |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Membership Basics & Appointment Maintenance (Repeat) Salon A – E |
ABC's of Reporting Compensation for School Members Salon F | |
Understanding Your CalPERS Retirement Benefits Salon G | |
Health Data, Transactions, and Resources Salon H - L | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Forum Closes |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Dedicated Exhibits JW Pavilion |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Board of Administration Reception Grove |
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration, Concierge & Digital Lounge1b Sinatra Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Sinatra Ballroom |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Exhibits JW Pavilion |
Consultations Director Rooms A, B, 1 – 4 | |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Optional Enrollment and Member Elections Salon A – E |
Common Social Security Reporting Errors for Public Employers Salon F | |
Introduction to Retirement Business Rules Salon G | |
Strategic Insights from CalPERS Health Leaders Salon H - L | |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Local Safety Employer Workshop Salon A – E |
Leveraging Section 115 Trusts for Future Security (CEPPT) Salon F | |
State and Federal Update: Critical Issues You Need to Know About Salon G | |
Understanding CalPERS Health Plan Premiums Salon H - L | |
| 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch & Spotlight on Excellence Sinatra Ballroom |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Optional Enrollment and Member Elections (Repeat) Salon A – E |
Service Retirements: Exploring the Calculation Process Salon F | |
Actuarial Hot Topics Salon G | |
How the CalPERS 457 Plan Can Benefit Your Employees Salon H - L | |
| 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Exhibits JW Pavilion |
Consultations Director Rooms A, B, 1 – 4 | |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Designated Exhibit Hall Time (With Refreshments) JW Pavilion |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Local Safety Employer Workshop (Repeat) Salon A – E |
What You Need to Know as a Retirement Contract Administrator Salon F | |
Labor Policy Review Enhancement Salon G | |
Employment Relationships: Independent Contractor and Safety Reviews Salon H - L | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Forum Closes |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Registration, Concierge & Digital Lounge1c Sinatra Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast Sinatra Ballroom |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Exhibits JW Pavilion |
Consultations Director Rooms A, B, 1 – 4 | |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Ensuring Compliant Post-Retirement Employment Salon F |
Minimizing Special Compensation to Maximize Retirement Benefits Salon G | |
Understanding Your CalPERS Retirement Benefits (Repeat) Salon H - L | |
| Educational Sessions | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Last Call for Business Operations Salon F |
Out of Class vs. Temporary Upgrade Reporting Salon G | |
Introduction to Retirement Business Rules (Repeat) Salon H - L | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Forum Closes |