Itinerary

2026 Public Funds Forum

Itinerary

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

6:00 pm – 6:15 pm:

Welcome and Opening Remarks

6:15 pm – 7:15 pm:

Session 1: Geopolitics and Global Security

7:15 pm – 10:00 pm:

Networking Dinner

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

8:00 am – 9:15 am:

Session 2: Alternative Futures for America

9:15 am – 10:15 am:

Session 3: Going Public: The Tech IPO Boom and What It Tells Us About the Future of the Financial Markets

10:15 am – 10:30 am:

Networking Break

10:30 am – 11:15 am:

Session 4: The Next Frontier: TPA and System-Level Investing

11:15 pm – 12:15 pm:

Session 5: AI for Investors

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm:

Lunch

1:15 am – 2:00 pm:

Session 6: Leading On and Off the Court: Building a Legacy of Excellence

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm:

Session 7: Minding the Managers: Active Ownership Strategies Beyond Voting

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm:

Session 8: Upsides and Downsides in Alternative Investments

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm:

Cocktail Reception

7:30 pm – 11:00 pm:

Networking Dinner

Thursday, September 10, 2026

8:00 am – 9:00 am:

Session 9: Between the Hedges: Leading a Public Agency in a Volatile Time

9:00 am – 9:45 am:

Session 10: Three Wishes from Your GC: The Legal Issues Every Board Needs to Know in 2026

9:45 am – 10:00 am:

Networking Break

10:00 am – 11:00 am:

Session 11: Trends and Tips in Governance

11:00 am – 12:00 pm:

Session 12: Finding the Funny: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Resilience with Kevin Nealon

12:00 pm – 12:10 pm:

Closing Remarks

12:30 pm – 5:30 pm:

Networking Activities: Extreme Chef Cook-Off, Whale Watching, Hiking, Electric Bikes

2026 PUBLIC FUNDS FORUM

Montage
Laguna Beach, California
September 8-10, 2026

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