Multi-Employer Benefit Plan Council of Canada
Mebco is proud to host the 16th annual World Pension Alliance Conference
START TIMES: Toronto & Washington (ET) 9 a.m. | Santiago (CLT) 9 a.m. | Brussels (CEST) 3 p.m. | London (BST) 2 p.m. | Vancouver Los Angeles (PDT) 6 a.m.
9:00 AM ET: Global Geo Political Risk
Session Summary: Our global economy and geopolitical risk has never been more important for pension plans. We’ve seen daily massive volatility in stock markets and country relationships – all of which impact plan members and fiduciaries. This session is timely and will discuss China/ Russia/Ukraine Impacts, tariffs and other emerging considerations pension plan sponsors need to know about.
9:30 to 10:15 AM ET: Global Geo-Political Risk Panel
10:30 AM ET: Home Bias in Investments
Session Summary: Recently, there have been increasing calls from Governments across the world asking pension funds to increase their share of domestic assets, especially in private equity, infrastructure, and other forms of productive finance. This session will explore how different regions are responding to such calls, and whether the drive to increase home bias can also complement schemes' fiduciary responsibilities.
11:00 to 11:45 AM ET: Home Bias in Investments Panel
1:00 PM ET: Bright Lights in Pensions
Session Summary: Bright Lights in Pensions will explore positive developments and emerging global trends in the occupational pension sector. Experts will highlight best practices, legislative changes, and evolving trends in pensions. Key focus areas include how regulatory developments and sector innovation are enabling pension schemes to enhance financial security for future retirees.
1:30 to 2:15 PM ET: Bright Lights in Pensions Panel
START TIMES: Toronto & Washington (ET) 7:45 a.m. | Santiago (CLT) 7:45 a.m. | Brussels (CEST) 1:45 p.m. | London (BST) 12:45 p.m. | Vancouver Los Angeles (PDT) 4:45 a.m.
8:00 AM ET: Cyber Risk and the Impact of Generative AI
Session Summary: Pension plan fiduciaries and board directors around the world say their number one concern is cyber risk. AI use is expanding exponentially and while helpful, it presents risks that fiduciaries need to know. This session will review cyber risk and AI as a global problem and present solutions to protect plans from cyber risk and misuse of AI.
8:30 to 9:15 AM ET: Cyber Risk and the Impact of Generative AI Panel
9:30 AM ET: Social Dialogue
Session Summary: The relationship between management and labour has shifted dramatically in recent days in many regions of the world. This session will discuss trends in collective bargaining, worker organizing, and pension and health care coverage throughout the world as well as lessons learned.
10:00 to 10:45 AM ET: Social Dialogue Panel
11:00 AM ET: Mental Health
Session Summary: There is a continued and growing understanding of the importance of mental health and mental health benefits throughout the world. This session will consider approaches to providing mental health benefits, including efforts to support members in crisis, efforts to improve availability and access to mental health benefits, and emerging best practices.
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM ET: Mental Health Panel
A very special thank you to our partners and sponsors, Gold Sponsor, People Corporation and Silver Sponsor, PILMA, the Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association who have helped to make this event a success!
