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