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

08:30

• Defined benefit plans – have there been developments or is the prognosis terminal?
• The influence of political and economic shifts on asset management

•  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

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 

Concurrent workshops:

• Rising customer service expectations on funds and the industry's response
• Retirement fund governance: governance frameworks for sustainable retirement funds

• 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

Concurrent workshops:

• Master Trusts - navigating the legal risk landscape
• Hacked! Are retirement funds the next big target? Cyber security and resilience

Gala at The Guinness Storehouse

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

Wednesday • 20 May 2026