Public Funds Summit East 2025

The Public Funds Summit East 2025, organized by Opal Group, will be held from July 21 to 23, 2025, at the Newport Marriott in Newport, Rhode Island. This annual conference is tailored for senior public pension fund officers, trustees, and plan sponsors, focusing on the critical challenges they face in managing public pension funds amid a landscape of declining returns and evolving risk/reward dynamics. The summit emphasizes education and the exchange of ideas rather than sales or marketing, providing a unique platform for delegates to discuss investment strategies, fiduciary responsibilities, legal issues, ethical regulations, and the selection and evaluation of investment managers. The event also includes networking opportunities, such as a Morning Harbor Excursion, to foster informal connections among attendees.

Featuring dialogue-driven panel discussions led by consultants and pension fund leaders, the conference covers a broad range of topics relevant to public pension funds, including how surplus returns impact employee benefit plans and the ongoing education of fiduciaries. Attendees will have the chance to engage with peers, money managers, and industry experts in an environment designed to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Public Funds Summit East 2025 attracts a diverse group of participants from the public sector and beyond, making it an essential event for those involved in the stewardship and strategic management of public funds.