58th U.S. Annual Employee Benefits Conference

Sunday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

58th U.S. Annual Employee Benefits Conference

Sunday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

Difficult economic conditions continue to draw attention to benefit plans. Do you have the information you need to sustain your plans? The Annual Employee Benefits Conference provides a well-rounded program offering answers to difficult questions, remedies to new problems that have surfaced and innovative approaches to facing seemingly impossible dilemmas.

2011 Conference Resources

Five sessions were streamed live from the 2011 conference which may currently be viewed on demand.

View 2011's Session Schedule
Print out Session Handouts

What Makes this Conference Your Best Choice for Education?

  • You will walk away from every single session with practical takeaways.
  • You will be the first to know the latest regulations and the actions funds are taking now to comply.
  • You will learn from more than 300 of the most authoritative industry practitioners. 
  • With over 5,000 annual attendees, you have unmatched opportunities for networking and collaborating with peers and plans from accross the country.
  • With over 200 exhibitors, it is the most significant gathering of providers in the world - giving you the opportunity to make hands-on assessments of the latest tools and service options.
  • No sales pitch - we are the leading objective source and our content is never influenced by sponsor bias. 

Conference Tracks

Each year, the 125-plus sessions are categorized into specific focus areas to help you build a personal conference itineray that fits your needs. Sessions range in complexity from basic to advanced and our practical approch to scheduling includes repeat offerings of most sessions, giving you ample opportunity to attend the sessions that interest you the most.  Session topics address timely issues that cover the following categories:

  • Fiduciary Responsibility
  • Health and Welfare
  • Pension
  • Investments
  • Communication
  • Administration/Technology
  • Training and Education
  • General Human Resources
  • Public Plans Issues
  • Professional Fund Advisors—Accountants
  • Professional Fund Advisors—Attorneys

See What Awaits You in San Diego

San Diego is one of the nation's most sought-after destinations with a near-perfect climate, miles of beaches and world-class attractions. The Convention Center, located just minutes from the airport, sits on the bay and across the street from a vibrant downtown.

Everything you need is within walking distance. (And with an average temperature of 72 degrees, walking is the way to go!) Explore the dining and the urban excitement of the Gaslamp Quarter. Stroll along the waterfront. Enjoy the unique shopping scene. It’s all within steps of the convention center.

Why Industry Leaders Choose The Annual Conference

Hear why industry leaders recommend the Annual Conference to trustees, administrators and service providers at all levels of experience.

What Your Peers Are Saying

Hear their thoughts on why they attend Annual Conference and belong to the International Foundation community.
More of what your peers are saying.

Hotel Information

The International Foundation has negotiated special room rates at select hotels. Hotel availability varies. Book early for best rates and options. For a full list of hotels, view the Annual Conference hotel page

Travel Planning Information

Who Should Attend

U.S. Program Multiemployer Training Public Employee Training Paths
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Levels
  • Taft-Hartley fund trustees, administrators, business managers and association leaders 
  • Public sector plan trustees, executive directors, administrators and staff
  • Third-Party administrators
  • Attorneys
  • Accountants
  • Actuaries
  • Investment managers
  • Benefit design consultants
  • Coalition leadership
  • Others who serve benefit trust funds

Preconference Programs

Masters Programs

Two-Day Programs

One-Day Workshops

Contact Information

For more information regarding program content, please contact Cathy Zacher at (262) 373-7640 or cathyz@ifebp.org.

Registration Information
  Member Non Member

Through 9/30/2012 $1,235.00
After 9/30/2012 $1,435.00 Members Only
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