Provisional Agenda

 Sunday • 17 May 2026

Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour

A guided whiskey tasting at a craft distillery. The tour lasts approximately two hours. This is optional; a separate fee applies.

Heart of Dublin Walking Tour

Explore city-centre landmarks with a local guide. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. This is optional, a separate fee applies.

Welcome Cocktail Reception

Mix and mingle with fellow delegates at the Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel.

 Monday • 18 May 2026

08:40

• Executive Compensation, Deferred Compensation, and Trade Secret Protection
• The Influence of Political and Economic Shifts on Asset Management
• Promoting Economic Efficiency Through Plan Design

•  Early Release of Defined Contribution Pension Savings for Ancilliary Purposes
•  Surpluses and Their Financial Impact

Concurrent Workshops:

• Developments in Fiduciary Law Related to Environmental, Social and Governance Investing
• Overall Retirement Savings and Preparedness Among the Working Age
• Insolvency

Dinner at the Old Storehouse

Tuesday • 19 May 2026

Concurrent Workshops:

• Defined Contributions - Investing in Private Equity and the Need for Scale
• Structural Conflicts of Interest as the Pensions Industry Consolidates and the Systemic Risks this Gives Rise To 
• Executive Comp: Equity Plan Issues to Consider for Multinationals

Concurrent Workshops:

• Rising Customer Service Expectations on Funds and the Industry's Response
• Retirement Fund Governance: Governance Frameworks for Sustainable Retirement Funds
• Executive Comp: Global Compensation Plans

• Trustee's Role in Protecting Members From Investment Scams and Fraud Where Members Can Choose Their Own Investments
• The Economic Importance of Public Pension Plans
• De-risking

Concurrent Workshops:

• Master Trusts - Navigating the Legal Risk Landscape
• Hacked! Are Retirement Funds the Next Big Target? Cyber Security and Resilience
• Benefits: Global Trends

14:15

Concurrent Workshops: 

• Comparative Approaches to Dealing with Un-located ('Missing') Pension Plan Members
• Investment Strategy: ESG, Crypto, Alternatives
• Ideal Level of Regulation for Pension Funds

Gala at The Guinness Storehouse

Historic venue with multi-level experience and pint-pouring stations.

Wednesday • 20 May 2026