SPP In-person conference 2026: Delivering pensions of the future
Thursday 17 September 2026, 13:30-18:30
A&O Shearman, London
SPP 2026 Conference: The future of pensions at a time of fundamental change
Session 3: SPP In-person conference – Delivering pensions of the future
We are delighted to invite you to the in-person element of the SPP’s 2026 Conference, hosted at the London office of A&O Shearman.
The afternoon will feature three engaging sessions exploring key issues shaping the future of pensions. Full details are set out below.
Following the sessions, there will be an opportunity to relax, network, and catch up with colleagues over drinks.
Agenda:
13:30 Registration and coffee
14:00 Session 1: Investment strategies for pensions of the future
15:15 Session 2: Future pathways to equity in pensions
15:45 Comfort break and networking
16:15 Session 3: Tomorrow’s industry professionals
17:30 End of session and drinks
Session 1 – Investment strategies for pensions of the future
At a time of a significant global change, we consider the macro-economic landscape. In that context, and as pensions policy, design and the needs of pensioners change, investment strategy must evolve with it. This session brings together a highly respected economist, with DB and DC perspectives to explore how investment approaches need to change to support new models of provision, risk sharing and decumulation. We will consider how schemes can position portfolios to deliver long term objectives in a world of heightened economic uncertainty, market volatility and structural change, and what this means for trustees, sponsors and advisers in practice.
Speakers:
- Joanna Sharples, CIO, DC Solutions, Aon
- Martin Shimell, Senior Investment Manager, TPT Investment Management
- Tim Leunig, Chief Economist, Nesta
- Emily Goodridge, Partner, Mercer (Chair)
Session 2: Future pathways to equity in pensions
Led by the SPP EDI Group, this session will explore delivering more equity in pensions.
Speakers:
- Daniel Gerring, Partner, Travers Smith and Chair, SPP EDI Group
- Shayala McRae, Principal, LCP and Vice-Chair, SPP EDI Group
Session 3 – Tomorrow’s industry professionals
Our preceding conference sessions have explored future innovation and evolution within DB and DC pensions, and the investment strategies that will be required for these developing markets. In this session and with that context, we will ask what a thriving pensions profession will look like to deliver this future. How do we want to evolve as a range of professions within the industry to remain relevant and value-adding? With a wide-ranging industry panel, we will explore questions such as:
- What will define a good advisor?
- What differing skills and capabilities will be needed for the diversity of pension professionals?
- As AI progresses and knowledge becomes ‘free’, what are the skills that professionals will deliver?
Speakers:
- Anish Rav, Director of Pensions Policy & Industry Engagement, Capita
- Shriti Jadav, Scheme Actuary and Senior Pensions Consultant, WTW
- Olivia Kennedy, Head of European Institutional Strategy, State Street Investment Management
- Jane Evans, EY-Parthenon Partner, Pensions Strategy, Ernst & Young LLP
- Matthew Giles, Head of Pensions, Squire Patton Boggs (Chair)
Venue
This event is kindly being hosted by:
View and register for other SPP Conference 2026 sessions:
The evolving DB market
Thursday 3 September
Online
Innovation in DC retirement solutions
Thursday 10 September
Online
The future of Fiduciary Duty
Thursday 24 September
Online
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