A comprehensive guide to the most influential pension fund conferences in 2026, featuring key events across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States for institutional investors and retirement professionals.
Published: January 19, 2026
By James Park
Category: Investments
The Essential Calendar for Pension Fund Professionals in 2026
The global pension industry continues to evolve rapidly, with institutional investors facing unprecedented challenges around asset allocation, regulatory compliance, and sustainable investment strategies. This comprehensive guide highlights the premier conferences where pension fund managers, trustees, and investment professionals will gather throughout 2026. ---1. Impact Investing World Forum 2026
Date: April 27-28, 2026Location: London, UK
Website: impactinvestingconferences.com
Delegates: 200+ The Impact Investing World Forum 2026 brings together leading institutional investors, pension fund managers, and sustainability experts to explore the rapidly growing impact investment landscape. This flagship event offers unparalleled networking opportunities with decision-makers from major pension schemes seeking to align portfolios with environmental, social, and governance objectives while maintaining competitive returns. ---
2. Defined Benefit Pensions Conference 2026 (PMI)
Date: 9-10 February 2026Location: London, UK
Website: pensions-pmi.org.uk
Organiser: Pensions Management Institute This premier PMI event focuses on DB scheme endgame strategies and regulatory updates. Trustees and scheme managers gather to discuss de-risking approaches, buyout considerations, and the latest guidance from The Pensions Regulator. ---
3. ULI UK Annual Conference 2026
Date: 11 February 2026Location: London, UK
Website: europe.uli.org
Focus: Real Estate & Urban Development Highly relevant for pension fund asset allocation decisions, this Urban Land Institute event explores real estate investment opportunities, infrastructure developments, and property market trends affecting institutional portfolios. ---
4. PLSA Investment Conference 2026
Date: March 2026Location: Edinburgh, UK
Website: plsa.co.uk
Organiser: Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association The leading UK voices on pension investment, policy, and growth strategies converge at this essential PLSA event. Sessions cover asset allocation, market outlooks, and regulatory developments affecting both DB and DC schemes. ---
5. Endgame Summit 2026
Date: 25 March 2026Location: London, UK
Focus: Pension Scheme Sustainability This focused summit addresses the critical question of pension scheme sustainability and endgame planning. Experts discuss buyout preparation, consolidation options, and long-term strategies for mature schemes. ---
Pension Funds Conferences & Awards in 2026
| Event Name | Website | Date | Location | |------------|---------|------|----------| | Impact Investing World Forum 2026 | impactinvestingconferences.com | April 27-28 | London, UK | | Defined Benefit Pensions Conference (PMI) | pensions-pmi.org.uk | 9-10 February | London, UK | | ULI UK Annual Conference | europe.uli.org | 11 February | London, UK | | PLSA Investment Conference | plsa.co.uk | March | Edinburgh, UK | | Endgame Summit | TBC | 25 March | London, UK | | Nederlandse Pensioen Awards | TBC | April | Amsterdam, Netherlands | | PP Live | professionalpensions.com | 19 May | London, UK | | UK Pensions Awards | ukpensionsawards.com | 11 June | London, UK | | Defined Contribution Conference | TBC | 17 June | London, UK | | REBA Congress 2026 | reba.global | 18 June | London, UK | | European Pensions Awards | europeanpensions.net | 2 July | London, UK | | WSB Conference & Awards | TBC | 9 September | London, UK | | Future of Pensions Summit | TBC | 24 September | London, UK | | PRI in Person 2026 | unpri.org | 14-15 October | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ---6. Nederlandse Pensioen Awards 2026
Date: April 2026Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Focus: Dutch Pension Excellence This high-level awards ceremony recognises outstanding achievement in the Dutch pension sector, attracting senior decision-makers from major European institutional investors. ---
7. PP Live 2026
Date: 19 May 2026Location: London, UK
Website: professionalpensions.com
Organiser: Professional Pensions A key event organised by Professional Pensions magazine, PP Live brings together the UK pensions community for a day of insights, networking, and industry updates covering both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes. ---
8. UK Pensions Awards 2026
Date: 11 June 2026Location: London, UK
Website: ukpensionsawards.com
Focus: Industry Recognition The major industry accolades celebrating excellence across the UK pensions sector. This prestigious evening event recognises outstanding performance in fund management, scheme administration, and trustee governance. ---
9. Defined Contribution Conference 2026
Date: 17 June 2026Location: London, UK
Focus: DC Trends & Innovation This dedicated conference covers the latest developments in defined contribution pensions, including auto-enrolment evolution, member engagement strategies, and investment pathway innovations. ---
10. REBA Congress 2026
Date: 18 June 2026Location: London, UK
Website: reba.global
Organiser: Reward & Employee Benefits Association The REBA Congress explores the future of employee benefits, with particular focus on how workplace pensions integrate with broader reward strategies and employee wellbeing programmes. ---
11. European Pensions Awards 2026
Date: 2 July 2026Location: London, UK
Website: europeanpensions.net
Focus: Pan-European Excellence This major European industry gathering celebrates excellence across the continent's pension sector, recognising top providers, innovative schemes, and outstanding contributions to retirement security. ---
12. WSB Conference & Awards 2026
Date: 9 September 2026Location: London, UK
Focus: Workplace Savings & Benefits The Workplace Savings & Benefits conference combines industry insights with recognition of excellence, covering the intersection of pension provision, financial wellbeing, and employee benefits strategy. ---
13. Future of Pensions Summit 2026
Date: 24 September 2026Location: London, UK
Focus: Evolving Retirement Needs This forward-looking summit explores how pension schemes must adapt to evolving retirement needs, changing demographics, and shifting member expectations in a post-pandemic world. ---
14. PRI in Person 2026
Date: 14-15 October 2026Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Website: unpri.org
Organiser: Principles for Responsible Investment The flagship event for responsible investment, PRI in Person attracts over 1,500 institutional investors from around the world. Sessions focus on ESG integration, climate risk, and the evolution of sustainable finance frameworks. ---
