Conference Highlights
Government and Industry members from around the country gathered in New Orleans to review best practices, industry innovations, and network with peers in the government defined contribution plan arena. Over four days, attendees were able to participate in over 10 presentations covering topics from storytelling techniques to fiduciary best practices.
Conference in Review
The 2019 conference agenda contains the schedule of events, session descriptions, names of presenters, and more! Click below to view and download the full agenda.
We captured several general sessions from the 2019 conference to allow attendees to access video recordings of the full presentations at anytime.
Presentations
Use the links below to download the presentation slides for each session at the conference.
Sunday, September 8
Intro to Defined Contribution Plans
Board/Committee Membership, Governance & Best Practices
Monday, September 9
Matt Johnson – The Impossible Dream: How Storytelling Transforms Us
Washington Update (Legislative Priorities & Ways and Means Committee Roster)
Equity Investment Options
Role of Fixed Income Investments in a Portfolio
Successful Communication Campaigns
Fees and the RFP Process
How DB Plan Pressures Impact DC Plans
Leveraging Technology & Participant Tools
Cyber Security
Tuesday, September 10
Dr. Shlomo Benartzi – The Digital Fiduciary: Online Behavior and Retirement Success
Fiduciary Diligence, Best Practices, Lawsuits and Lessons Learned
Fees and the RFP Process
How DB Plan Pressures Impact DC Plans
Leveraging Technology & Participant Tools
Wednesday, September 11
Asset Allocation Techniques during the Accumulation Phase
Financial Wellness
Retaining Retirees and Those Nearing Retirement
Join Us in 2020
We have already begun planning for the 2020 annual conference. Next year, our conference will be held in Seattle at the Hyatt Regency from Sunday, October 4 to Wednesday, October 7. Industry sponsorship packages will open at the end of 2019 and conference registration will open in the spring of 2020. Please contact Carly Miller (cmiller@amrms.com) for questions regarding the 2020 conference.
