Provisional Agenda

Sessions and timing are subject to change. This page will be updated as the program and speakers are finalized.

 

 Sunday • 17 May 2026

14:00 

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.

15:30   

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.

18:00

Welcome Cocktail Reception

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

 

 Monday • 18 May 2026

08:30

Opening remarks
08:45Comparative structures
09:30Keynote
10:15Concurrent workshops:
  • Defined benefit plans – have there been developments or is the prognosis terminal?
  • The influence of political and economic shifts on asset management
11:00Break
11:15Concurrent workshops:
  •  Early release of defined contribution pension savings for ancilliary purposes
  •  Surpluses and their financial impact
12:00Plenary
12:45Lunch
14:00Rapid fire: regional spotlight
14:20Rapid fire: regional spotlight
14:40Rapid fire: regional spotlight
15:00

Concurrent workshops:

  •  Developments in fiduciary law related to environmental, social and governance investing
  •  Overall retirement savings and preparedness among the working age

15:45Break
16:00Plenary
16:45Closing remarks
18:30

Dinner at the Old Storehouse

 

Tuesday • 19 May 2026

08:25Opening remarks
08:30Plenary
09:15

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 
10:00

Concurrent workshops:

  • Rising customer service expectations on funds and the industry's response
  • Retirement fund governance: governance frameworks for sustainable retirement funds
10:45Break
11:00Concurrent workshops:
  • 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
11:45Plenary 
12:30Lunch
13:30

Concurrent workshops:

  • Master Trusts - navigating the legal risk landscape
  • Hacked! Are retirement funds the next big target? Cyber security and resilience
14:15 Plenary
15:00 Closing remarks
18:30

Gala at The Guinness Storehouse

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

 

Wednesday • 20 May 2026

09:00 Plenary
10:00Rapid fire: regional spotlight 
 10:20Rapid fire: regional spotlight 
 10:40Rapid fire: regional spotlight 
 11:00Break
 11:15IPEBLA General Meeting
 12:15Lunch

Administrator address:

215 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 201
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 USA

Contact us:

Call: +1 (201) 445-7007

Email: contact@IPEBLA.org

   

Copyright | Disclaimer

©IPEBLA 2025

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software