When: 01/10/2026 for 8.30am for 9am to 1pm Where: Convention Centre Dublin Cost: IAPF Member - Pension Scheme Representative (Non Practitioner): Free of Charge, IAPF Member - Practitioner (Organisations that provide professional services to pension funds): €310,
IAPF INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026
We would be delighted if you would join us at the IAPF Investment Conference 2026 on 1st October for a focused morning of insight, discussion and practical action on the issues shaping the future of pensions.
Why Attend?
The pensions landscape is evolving rapidly. The Conference will provide practical insights and forward-looking perspectives on:
This is a must-attend event for trustees and advisors committed to improving outcomes and strengthening Ireland’s retirement system.
This event has been allocated CPD hours by the IAPF for on-going trustee training requirements. We will apply for CPD hours and PTP hours from the LIA, IOB and the IIPM.
Timetable
| IAPF Conference | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Thursday 1st October 2026
8:30
9:00
Delegate registration Buffet breakfast
Welcome
Conference Chair Fiona Furlong, IAPF Investment Committee, PIMCO
Investing Through Uncertainty: AI, Geopolitics and Portfolio Strategy
From geopolitical instability to rapid advances in AI, the investment landscape is becoming more complex and less predictable. This session explores what this means for DC, DB and wealth portfolios, and the practical actions trustees and advisors can take to strengthen resilience and decision-making.
WTW
Working Together for Better Pensions The IAPF Investment Committee
Cian Hurley, IAPF Investment Committee, Mercer
In-Scheme Drawdown: From Concept to Credible Solutions
This session explores practical retirement pathway models, including strawman designs, and what could realistically work within the Irish system to deliver better outcomes for members.
John O'Leary, A&L Goodbody, Anna-Marie O'Sullivan, Aon, David Harris, TOR, IAPF Working Group
Climate Risk Driving Strategy: Embedding Climate Risk and Navigating ESG's Future in a Trumpian World
Climate risk is a key strategic investment issue. This session explores how trustees and advisors can incorporate climate-related risks and opportunities into investment strategy while considering how ESG is evolving within a changing global political landscape.
Mike Hayes, KPMG
Coffee Break
LGIM Presentation Details to follow
LGIM
Panel Discussion: Mobilising Ireland’s Retirement Capital for Domestic Growth
Ireland has built a strong retirement system with significant long-term capital, but too little of it is invested at home. The panel will explore how trustees and advisors can work together across the ecosystem to address this imbalance and deliver stronger member outcomes.
Guy Opperman, UK Pensions Minister 2017-2022, Frank O'Riordan, NAERSA
IAPF Investment Committee Debate:
In this light-hearted debate, our Investment Committee will argue whether SpaceX is the future of infrastructure investing, or just Ryanair with rockets and a bigger fuel bill.
Donal Keating, ILIM
Panel Discussion: Value for Money: Raising the Bar for Member Outcomes
As the next phase of critical reviews approaches, this session explores how to define and deliver true value for money, ensuring that member services and investment quality are appropriate relative to fees.
Guy Opperman, UK Pensions Minister 2017-2022, Andrew Nugent, The Pensions Authority, Caroline Rowan, Aon
Interview with Brendan Kennedy
Reflections on 20 years as regulator of the Irish pensions system
Ger Fitzgerald, IAPF Investment Committeee, Brendan Kennedy, The Pensions Authority
1:00 -
2:00 Lunch
2:00
Ends Timetable is subject to change
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