LAGERS Employer Administrators & Reporters Network (LEARN) Conference

The LAGERS Employer Administrators & Reporters Network (LEARN) Conference is a one-day event featuring expert-led sessions and thought-provoking discussions tailored to empower you with the latest information and best practices for administering your LAGERS benefit.

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Meeting details

When: May 21-22, 2025

Where: Lodge at Old Kinderhook
Camdenton, Mo.

Cost: Free

Information
What is the LEARN Conference?

The LEARN Conference is an educational and networking event hosted by LAGERS for employers and administrators of a LAGERS benefit. The conference features an extensive program, including expert-led sessions and thought-provoking discussions, tailored to empower administrators with the latest information and best practices for administering LAGERS. The LEARN Conference also provides ample opportunities for networking and collaboration, making it an excellent occasion for professionals seeking to enhance their LAGERS knowledge.

Who should attend?

Those who communicate, administer and fund LAGERS benefits should attend the LEARN Conference. This conference is designed for those who work finance, human resources, payroll and administration.

Does the LEARN Conference provide system updates?

Yes. There will be a brief update from LAGERS leadership and staff about the funding progress of the system, the investment portfolio, and any pertinent information for stakeholders.

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2025 Learn Conference agenda

Wednesday, May 21

1:30 – 3 p.m. Monthly Reporting 101: Fundamentals for Success

3:10 – 4:30 p.m. Roundtable Discussions

5 – 6 p.m. Reception

Thursday, May 22

7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Coffee Connection Breakfast

8:15 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome and System Update

8:45 – 9:15 a.m.  CLA Awards Ceremony

9:20 – 10 a.m. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

10 – 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Employee Departures: Reporting and Benefit Essentials

11:15 – 12:15 p.m. The Retiring Employee: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.  Lunch

Breakouts:

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Understanding Actuarial Valuations and LAGERS Funding

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Back to Basics – LAGERS Benefits 101

2:15 – 3 p.m. LAGERS and Financial Reporting: What You Need to Know

2:15 – 3 p.m. LAGERS Disability and Survivor Benefits Overview

*Though no significant changes are anticipated, this agenda is subject to change before the conference. Check with the 2025 LEARN Conference booklet when you arrive at the conference.

CLA (Certified LAGERS Administrator)

The Certified LAGERS Administrator is a professional certification you may attain through LAGERS training events. The LEARN conference will offer many necessary credits for the Certified LAGERS Adminisitrator. Click here to learn more about the Certified LAGERS Administrator program.

Registration Information

Registration for the 2025 LEARN Conference has closed.

Would you like to be added to the waitlist in case of a cancellation? We will contact you immediately if there is a cancellation. If you are not contacted, you will be placed on an early registration list for next year’s conference. If you are seeking CLA certification or recertification, please go to the CLA webpage for a listing of webinars you must attend instead of attending the in-person conference.

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