ASPPA Annual Conference

Oct 26 - 29, 2025
San Diego, CA

About the Event

Join us October 26-29 in San Diego, where we'll capture the transformative power of our industry. ASPPA Annual shapes the retirement plan landscape through innovation, education, and leadership. At this conference, you don't just ride the waves of change: you create them. Equip yourself with the knowledge, connections, and skills that will define tomorrow's retirement solutions. Together, we'll harness the momentum that moves our profession forward.

 

Registration Rates

Early Bird Price

(Valid Until 8/22/25)

Regular Price

(Valid Until 10/17/25)

Onsite Event Price

(Valid After 10/17/25)

Member

Early Bird Price

(Valid Until 8/22/25)

$1,240

Regular Price

(Valid Until 10/17/25)

$1,540

Onsite Event Price

(Valid After 10/17/25)

$1,840

Non-Member

Early Bird Price

(Valid Until 8/22/25)

$1,560

Regular Price

(Valid Until 10/17/25)

$1,880

Onsite Event Price

(Valid After 10/17/25)

$2,180

Additional Member

Early Bird Price

(Valid Until 8/22/25)

$1,150

Regular Price

(Valid Until 10/17/25)

n/a

Onsite Event Price

(Valid After 10/17/25)

n/a

TPA Growth Summit Only (ASPPA Members)

Early Bird Price

(Valid Until 8/22/25)

$540

Regular Price

(Valid Until 10/17/25)

$840

Onsite Event Price

(Valid After 10/17/25)

$1,140

Conference Agenda

Saturday October 25

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT
Please Note: Exact Time is Not Final & Subject to Change

Women in Retirement Cocktails & Conversations

Join us on Sunday, October 26

Ride the Wave of Innovation

Making waves requires stepping beyond daily operations to build something greater. TPA Growth Summit creates ripples of growth that extend far beyond your firm to impact millions of retirement plan participants.

The TPA Growth Summit welcomes TPA firm owners and senior leaders as well as sales and marketing employees working for those TPA firms. We encourage firm owners and their salespeople to attend this tide-changing event together! Register to attend ASPPA Annual and select to attend the TPA Growth Summit (all registrations subject to approval; available to qualified attendees on a first come first serve basis; capacity limitations apply).

Only want to attend TPA Growth?

Conference Location

Manchester Grand Hyatt

One Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101

Discounted Room Rate: $309/night
*A mandatory resort fee of $25 (per room per day plus applicable tax) applies on top of the nightly room rate

Hotel Cut-off Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

Discounted rooms are limited and may sell out before the cut-off date. Please book early!

Make your reservations directly with the hotel. If contacted by a third-party housing company, do not make your reservations through their company.

By making a reservation in the ASPPA 2025 hotel room block, you agree the hotel can share with ASPPA basic information about your stay, including your name, and arrival and departure dates.

Explore Southern California’s vibrant culture and natural beauty from our waterfront hotel in downtown San Diego. Unwind in spacious hotel rooms and family suites featuring stunning views and appointed with upscale amenities. Located steps from the city’s top attractions, like Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, our guests enjoy easy access to all things San Diego, including the region’s best beaches, the local restaurant scene, Seaport Village and various entertainment venues.

Sunday October 26, 12-4:00 PM PDT

Bootcamp

The Cash Balance Specialist (CBS) credential provides learners with the knowledge needed to work with cash balance plans on a daily basis, covering issues specific to these plans such as eligibility, annual contributions, conversions, accruals, testing, and distribution rules. ASPPA Annual offers a CBS bootcamp where participants will be expertly guided through the materials to help prepare for the CBS exam. To register, select the bootcamp during the ASPPA Annual registration process, and those who register will need to purchase the CBS education package prior to the conference.

Continuing Education 

Continuing Education Calculator

50 minutes = 1 credit hour

75 minutes = 1.5 credit hours

100 minutes = 2 credit hours

 

The 2025 ASPPA Annual Conference is accredited for up to 25 ASPPA CE (including 2 ASPPA Ethics CE). Additional CE can be earned by participating in the CBS™ bootcamp. CE credits are calculated based on 50 minutes of programming equating to 1 credit. 

Details on the conference sessions' 3rd party CE eligibility will be shared as approval is received from the relevant governing organizations. Please continue to check this page for the latest information. Note, a request does not guarantee action or approval.

QKA®, QPA®, CPC™, CBS™, QKS™, and QKC® designation holders, please reference the ASPPA CE policy for information on maintaining your credential.

For more detailed information such as how to submit 3rd party CE requests, CE reporting, and more, please reference the FAQ.

Conference Sponsors

Platinum

Conference Sponsors

Gold

Conference Sponsors

Silver

Conference Committee

Thank You to Our Planning Committee!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Event Policies

ASPPA, the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, is a part of the American Retirement Association (ARA), the umbrella organization for five affiliate organizations: ASPPA, ASEA, NAPA, NTSA and PSCA. The following event policies apply to ASPPA Annual.