World Pensions Forum 2025

World Pensions Forum 2025

20 November 2025 | 8:40 - 21:20 (20 Nov) & 9:00 - 13:00 (21 Nov)

World Pensions Forum 2025

The Global Voice of Pension and Social Wealth Funds

The World Pensions Forum, taking place alongside the G20 Summit and COP30, will convene global leaders to explore the future of retirement systems in the context of climate resilience, infrastructure investment, and long-term value creation. Chaired by M. Nicolas J. Firzli, the Hon. Nick Sherry AO, Gareth Tancred, CEO of the PMI, the forum will examine practical reforms and cross-sector collaboration needed to strengthen governance, sustainability, and member outcomes across the global pensions landscape.

The conference is held in the Great Queen Street quarter of central London, between Holborn and Covent Garden, a cradle of English Art Deco, opera and classical music Private visits of some of these architectural landmarks will be organised Friday afternoon.

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    Fees

    Complimentary attendance for pension and insurance executives, board members/trustees and policy makers
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    In person

    event
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    Speakers

    10+
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    CPD

    11

Event Details

THE BASICS

Topics of discussion:
  • Global Capital & Geo-economics: The role of mega-funds and sovereign investors in a shifting landscape
  • Private Markets & Diversification: Lessons from top-performing pension investors
  • Tech & Member Engagement: AI-driven innovation in insurance and data governance
  • Corporate Pensions & Regulation: Emerging models and policy reform
  • Gender & Inclusion: Advancing diversity of decision making in pensions
  • Governance & Stewardship: Board and labour roles in shaping outcomes
  • Sustainable Investment: Infrastructure, natural capital, and fixed income trends
Who should attend:
  • Pension and insurance executives
  • Board members
  • Trustees
  • Policy makers
The venue

60 Great Queen St, London WC2B 6TD

Agenda

8:40 - 9:00
Coffee & Refreshments served in the foyer
9:00 - 09:50
Chairs’ Opening Remarks: A Changed Geo-Economic Landscape for the Pension Industry
9:50 - 10:20
LT Investment: the Centrality of Private Market Assets Diversification
10:40 - 11:40
Leveraging AI and Technological Innovation for Pension and Insurance
11:40 - 12:30
Innovation in EU & UK Corporate Pensions – with the Intl. Employee Benefits Assn.

Roundtable session led by IEBA, focusing on innovation, regulatory change and best practices

12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 14:20
Gender & Social Dynamics: Women Empowerment from Plant Floors to Boardrooms
14:20 - 15:15
DB Investment and Optimal Income Flow Management
15:15 - 16:00
Governance/Stewardship: Role of Board Members and Trade Union/Labor Organizations
16:00 - 16:50
Designing Modern Collective DC Funds: Case Studies from the UK & Selected Jurisdictions
16:50 - 17:45
Investing in Infrastructure Assets and Natural Capital from Brazil to Bradford
17:45 - 18:00
Summation & Close of Day 1
19:00
Dinner
9:00 - 9:50
The Americas Roundtable: Recent Developments in the US, Canada and Brazil
9:50 - 10:15
Drawing-up and Implementing Pension Reform: Learning from Global Leaders
10:15 - 10:40
Understanding Longevity Risk Shocks: What Can Covid-19 Mortality Teach Us
10:40 - 11:30
Modern Fixed Income Investing: from High Yield to Blue Bonds and Private Debt
11:30 - 12:40
Focusing on Asia, MENA, Emerging Markets and North – South Cooperation
12:40 - 13:00
Conference Summation & Close