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, November 1, 2026

TimeActivity 
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Early Registration

Platinum Registration

Monday, November 2, 2026

TimeActivity 
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration

Platinum Registration

Help Desk

North Registration Counter

Digital Desk

Registration Counter

Charging Station

South Registration Counter

7:30 – 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Marquis Ballroom

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Opening General Session

Marquis Ballroom

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Consultations

Gold Key I—II, Gold Key III, & Elite Ballroom I—III

Exhibits & Wellness Exhibits

Grand Ballroom

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Introduction to Health Business Rules

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Actuarial Basics

Platinum Ballroom 5

CalPERS 101: More Than Just a Retirement System

Platinum Ballroom 6

Navigating Employer Responsibilities in the Disability Retirement Process

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Securing the Future: OPEB Prefunding with a Section 115 Trust (CERBT)

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

State and Federal Legislative Update

Platinum Ballroom 5

Introduction to Retirement Business Rules

Platinum Ballroom 6

CalPERS Health Benefits Lifecycle Part 1: Unlocking the Employee Health Benefits Journey—From Day One to Mid-Career

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

12:00 – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch

Marquis Ballroom

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.

Keynote speaker announcement coming soon

Marquis Ballroom

2:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Consultations

Gold Key I—II, Gold Key III, & Elite Ballroom I—III

Exhibits & Wellness Exhibits

Grand Ballroom

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Fair Labor Standards Act Reporting

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Planning Ahead: Understanding Survivor Benefits for Active Employees

Platinum Ballroom 5

Service Retirements: Exploring the Calculation Process

Platinum Ballroom 6

CalPERS Health Benefits Lifecycle Part 2: Navigating Health Benefits from Late Career to Retirement—Ensuring a Seamless Transition

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Public Agency Compensation Compliance

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Health Data, Transactions, and Resources

Platinum Ballroom 5

Understanding Your CalPERS Retirement Benefits

Platinum Ballroom 6

From Mistakes to Mastery: Understanding Errors and Outcomes in Arrears Certification

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

4:30 p.m.Forum Closes
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Board of Administration Reception

Palms Lot

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

TimeActivity
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration

Platinum Registration

Help Desk

North Registration Counter

Digital Desk

Registration Counter

Charging Station

South Registration Counter

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Marquis Ballroom

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Consultations

Gold Key I—II, Gold Key III, & Elite Ballroom I—III

Exhibits & Wellness Exhibits

Grand Ballroom

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

CalPERS Health: Insights, Innovation, and Impact

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Introduction to Retirement Business Rules (Repeat)

Platinum Ballroom 5

The Reporting Roadmap: Positions, Membership, and Enrollment Levels

Platinum Ballroom 6

Social Security and the CalPERS Pension Connection

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Understanding CalPERS Health Plan Premiums

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Unpacking Common Law Employment

Platinum Ballroom 5

Local Safety Employer Disability Retirement

Platinum Ballroom 6

Leveraging Section 115 Trust for Future Pension Security (CEPPT)

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

12:00 – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch

Marquis Ballroom

12:45 – 1:15 p.m.

Spotlight on Excellence

Marquis Ballroom

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

How the CalPERS 457 Plan Can Benefit Your Employees

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

The Hidden Risks: Why Post-Retirement Employment Requires Careful Compliance

Platinum Ballroom 5

Common Social Security Reporting Errors for Public Employers

Platinum Ballroom 6

The CalPERS Health Program: From Planning to Participation

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Consultations

Gold Key I—II, Gold Key III, & Elite Ballroom I—III

Exhibits & Wellness Exhibits

Grand Ballroom

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Designated Exhibit Hall Hour

Grand Ballroom

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

School Compensation Compliance

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Actuarial Hot Topics

Platinum Ballroom 5

The Reporting Roadmap: Positions, Membership, and Enrollment Levels (Repeat)

Platinum Ballroom 6

Understanding Your Pension Contract and Amendment Process with the CalPERS Retirement System

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

4:30 p.m.Forum Closes

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

TimeActivity 
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Registration

Platinum Registration

Help Desk

North Registration Counter

Digital Desk

Registration Counter

Charging Station

South Registration Counter

8:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Breakfast

Marquis Ballroom

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Closing Remarks

Marquis Ballroom

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Consultations

Gold Key I—II, Gold Key III, & Elite Ballroom I—III

Exhibits & Wellness Exhibits

Grand Ballroom

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Social Security and the CalPERS Pension Connection (Repeat)

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Building Your Retirement Foundation: Early Planning Strategies

Platinum Ballroom 5

Service Retirements: Exploring the Calculation Process (Repeat)

Platinum Ballroom 7-10

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Last Call for Business Operations

Platinum Ballroom 1-4

Understanding Your CalPERS Retirement Benefits (Repeat)

Platinum Ballroom 5

12:00 p.m.Forum Closes