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
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Early Registration Platinum Registration |
Monday, November 2, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 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 |