The REBA Future of Pensions Summit brings together senior reward, pensions and benefits leaders to explore how shifting demographics, societal challenges, economic pressures and evolving ways of working are reshaping pension savings and retirement. With defined contribution (DC) pensions playing an increasingly strategic role, employers need to understand how pensions can deliver greater value, engagement and relevance for their workforce.
This invitation-only, employer-focused event provides an opportunity for informed debate on the changing responsibilities facing employers. We’ll explore the impact of the latest pension reforms and and how workforce transformation and HR pressures are influencing the design and governance of DC schemes. Through plenary conference sessions and interactive workshops, we’ll examine what these changes mean for the future of pensions and retirement.
The Summit takes place at County Hall, situated in the heart of London
At this invitation-only event you will:
- Examine how upcoming pension reforms and regulatory changes, including Mansion House and value-for-money frameworks will impact your scheme strategy and governance
- Explore the link between workforce health and pension adequacy, including the impact of poor health, career breaks and caring responsibilities – and the role employers can play in improving long-term outcomes
- Understand how to get greater visibility of your DC scheme performance to ensure strong member outcomes, robust governance and demonstrable value for money
- Evaluate the role of CDC and emerging decumulation models
- Determine whether a Master Trust structure remains fit for purpose in a consolidating market or if alternative models could deliver better outcomes
- Navigate the shift towards more flexible retirement journeys and understand the implications for workforce planning, talent strategy and integration with wider financial wellbeing benefits
- Address the gender pension gap through practical, employer-led interventions that drive measurable change
- Rethink communication strategies to create employee ownership and engagement with pensions
- Strengthen employee understanding of pensions through clear education and guidance
- Exchange insights with senior peers responsible for pension strategy, sharing real-world challenges and solutions shaping the future of DC provision
DC pensions are at a pivotal moment. Regulatory reform, increased scrutiny of value and the shift towards guided retirement and decumulation are redefining the role of employers. With the introduction of Targeted Support, the growing focus on Value for Money and new decumulation models coming into play, pensions are moving rapidly from a compliance exercise to a strategic component of total reward.
At the heart of this transition is a fundamental challenge: how today’s accumulation decisions, such as defaults, contributions, segmentation and governance, will shape tomorrow’s retirement outcomes. Employers are being drawn into new territory, from preparing for decumulation and supporting better member choices, to addressing disengagement, adequacy gaps and the impact of workforce health and financial wellbeing on long‑term outcomes.
This REBA Future of Pensions Summit brings together senior reward, pensions and benefits leaders to explore what comes next. It will examine the practical implications of reform, the opportunities to redefine pensions within total reward, and how data, design and targeted support can be used to improve outcomes for both employers and employees - now and for the future.
In-depth panel debates with senior pension, reward and benefits experts
Engaging spotlight sessions on key issues
Small group hosted workshops to share knowledge and establish valuable contacts
Connect with other senior leaders responsible for pension provision and strategies
Who will attend?
This is an invitation-only Summit* with key stakeholders invited who can contribute genuine insight and expertise on evolving retirement solutions.
- Senior reward and employee benefits directors with overall responsibility for pension provision for leading national and international organisations*
- Industry commentators
- Regulatory and legislative experts
*This invitation-only event is aimed specifically at senior reward and benefit directors with overall pensions responsibility. Many don't (and do not need to) have detailed knowledge that pensions managers used to have. However, they do need the big picture view of how pensions are changing, what the market shifts are, what changing legislation will mean for their workforce. Plus of course, how they balance the pensions budget within broader benefits and pay spend in order to drive HR and business objectives.
What will the Summit include?
- Employer case studies from senior pension, reward and benefits experts
- Spotlight sessions focusing in on key issues
- Interactive workshop sessions to share knowledge and establish valuable contacts within your peer group
To find out what you missed in 2025, catch up with our article: 5 things we learned at REBA’s Future of Pensions Summit 2025.
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