Event Calendar

Start Date: 8/9/2025 7:45 AM EDT
End Date: 8/13/2025 11:45 PM EDT

Venue Name: Hyatt Regency Seattle

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Organization Name: NASRA

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Sponsor: NASRA

Join leaders in public retirement systems from across the country for the 2025 NASRA Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington. This year’s program—Sound Promises, Secure Future—offers engaging sessions, expert panels, and valuable networking designed to support strong governance and long-term sustainability in public pensions.
 
For any questions, contact Rachel Tillman via e-mail.

-PRELIMINARY AGENDA- SUBJECT TO CHANGE-

2025 NASRA Annual Conference
August 9–13, 2025 | Seattle, Washington

  Saturday, August 9
10:00 AM — Past Presidents Committee Meeting
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Pre-Conference Sessions Begin

• Member Connections
  An interactive session using live polling to spark conversation and introduce key themes of the conference.
• Senior Staff Workshop
  A collaborative forum for retirement system senior professionals to exchange ideas on operational strategies, administrative challenges, and service delivery innovations.
• Leadership Lunch (Invitation Only)
  A gathering for directors, senior staff, advisory committee members, and premium partners to connect and exchange ideas in a more intimate setting.
• Directors’ Workshop
  Peer dialogue among system directors to discuss governance flexibility, leadership strategies, and navigating future challenges.

5:30 PM — Welcome Reception-everyone welcome!
Connect with colleagues and kick off the conference with a casual evening event. Sunday, August 10
7:30 AM — Breakfast Roundtable
8:30 AM — First General Session: Opening Ceremonies
A formal welcome to Seattle and the conference theme.
8:45 AM – 10:00 AM — NASRA Federal Relations Update: A briefing on federal legislate and policy issues impacting state and local pension systems.

10:15 AM — NASRA Research Update: Highlights of key research developments and data trends in public pensions.
11:45 PM — Lunch
1:00 PM — Roll Call of the States – Part I
A summary of key trends across state retirement systems in 2025 and the beginning of state reports.
2:00 PM —Investment Officers Panel “Sound Promises, Strategic Portfolios”
A roundtable on evolving investment strategies in a shifting landscape.
3:15 PM — Roll Call of the States – Part II
Additional member updates highlighting recent reforms and future initiatives.
6:00 PM — Reception & Dinner
A Seattle-themed evening to celebrate progress and community. Monday, August 1,
7:30 AM — Breakfast Roundtables
8:45 AM — Second General Session: The Future Ahead
Keynote: Ron Temple, Chief Market Strategist, Lazard
10:15 AM — Actuarial Perspective on the Road Ahead
Leading actuaries forecast funding trends, assumption management, and profession-wide shifts.
12:00 PM — Optional Networking Tours
Selected outings to experience Seattle’s natural and cultural offerings.
5:45 PM — President’s Reception
Evening social gathering. Dinner on your own.

Tuesday, August 12
7:30 AM — Breakfast Roundtable
8:30 AM — Third General Session
 Keynote: Michelle K. Lee, Founder, CEO and Principal Advisor, Obsidian Strategies
10:00 AM — 10:40 AM — New from NIRS
An update on new research and initiatives from the National Institute on Retirement Security.
11:05 AM — Investment Panel: De-Risking with Discipline
Strategies for managing volatility while meeting long-term funding goals.
12:00 PM — Past Presidents’ Lunch
1:30 PM — Roll Call of the States – Part III
Final round of state updates,  looking over the current year and what may be on the horizon.
2:45 PM — Regional, Education Alliance, and Associate Meetings
3:45 PM — NASRA Annual Business Meeting
Open to all members; includes officer elections and association updates.
5:30 PM — Final Event: Emerald City Celebration
A festive farewell overlooking Puget Sound.

Wednesday, August 13
7:30 – 9:00 AM — Departure Breakfast
Say farewell and make plans to reconnect next year in Boston, MA.