Registration is now open for the TEXPERS 2026 Summer Educational Forum, scheduled for Aug. 2-4, 2026, at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. This annual educational event brings together public employee retirement system trustees, administrators, and industry professionals from across Texas for three days of professional development, networking, and discussions on the issues shaping public pensions.

This year's theme, "Building Resilient Futures," reflects retirement systems' commitment to long-term stability, adaptability, and responsible stewardship on behalf of current and future retirees.

Attendees will have opportunities to participate in general sessions, breakout discussions, networking events, and the annual golf tournament while connecting with peers and industry experts from across the state.

Register today at: https://texpers.memberclicks.net/2026summerforum.

Hotel Information

A special TEXPERS room rate of $139 per night is available through Friday, July 10, 2026, or until the room block is sold out. After registering for the Forum, attendees will receive an email containing the hotel reservation link.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Educational Sessions

• Stay current on pension management trends, investment strategies, and governance practices with expert-led presentations and panel discussions.

Signature Networking Events

• Build relationships and exchange ideas during our Welcome Event, the All-Member Networking Event, and the annual Golf Tournament.

Sponsor-Led Insights

• Hear from sponsors during designated sessions focused on innovation, strategy, and fiduciary responsibility—no sales pitches, just professional development.

Learning Objectives

• Provide a thorough discussion of various asset classes and investment strategies.
• Provide a broad understanding of the fiduciary responsibility of all pension stakeholders. 
• Provide attendees with a different perspective on market trends and on how to view their pension systems in an environment of rising interest rates.
• Provide a specific understanding of how diversity can help achieve overall investment and governance goals.
• Provide a clear understanding of how pension administration impacts the success of their pension system.
• Provide attendees with tools to better communicate with their stakeholders.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Public employee retirement system trustees and administrators
• Investment managers, consultants, and actuaries
• Elected officials, regulators, and pension advocates
• Professional service providers in the public pension sector

Schedule at a Glance

 Sunday, August 2

• 7:30 am to 1:30 pm     Golf Tournament – Cedar Creek Golf Course; 8:00 am Shotgun Start (Separate cost event.)
• 10:00 am to 1:00 pm   The Hat Affair – A Brunch Extravaganza (Ballroom Level)
• 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm     Advanced Trustee Training (Carranza – Ballroom Level - Separate cost event. Registration: https://texpers.memberclicks.net/sf26att)
• 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm     Conference Registration (Navarro Foyer – Ballroom Level)
• 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm     TEXPERS Board of Directors Meeting (Madero – Ballroom Level)
• 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm     Welcome Networking Reception (Hidalgo – Ballroom Level - included in registration fee),

Monday, August 3

• 7:00 am to 4:30 pm      Conference Registration (Navarro Foyer- Ballroom Level)
• 6:45 am to 7:45 am      Networking Breakfast (Hidalgo – Ballroom Level - included in registration fee).
• 8:00 am to 8:15 am      Opening Ceremony
• 8:15 am to 12:00 pm   General Sessions (Navarro A&B – Ballroom Level)
• 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm      Breakout Sessions B – (Camino Real - Lobby Level)
• 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm      All TEXPERS Members’ Networking Event – Venue TBD (Included in registration fee).

Tuesday, August 4

• 7:30 am to 11:30 am  Conference Registration
• 7:30 am to   8:30 am  Networking Breakfast (Hidalgo - Ballroom Level - included in registration fee).
• 8:30 am to 11:15 am  General Sessions (Navarro A – Ballroom Level)