Thinking ahead - what does 2012 mean for the LGPS
From 2012, all employers will have to auto-enrol all eligible workers into a pension arrangement. We discuss the implications
Brian Bailey, West Midlands Metropolitan Authorities Pension Fund
Michelle Lewis, Senior Policy Adviser, NAPF
Chaired by Frances Corbett, NAPF

Taking a holistic approach to pensions and investment in the LGPS
Taking a look at how Local Authorities run and manage their pensions functions, who does what and is there a better approach?
Nicola Mark, Norfolk County Council
Ged Dale, Tameside MBC - GMPF
Chaired by Nigel Peaple, Director of Policy, NAPF

Regulatory/legislative update?
Looking at the latest regulatory changes from the CLG, what's new, what might be published over the next 12 months?
Brian Town, Communities and Local Government
Chaired by Michelle Lewis, Senior Policy Adviser, NAPF

Changing world of investments
What are the latest developments from the world of investment? How can Local Authorities make best use of investments such as Private Equity?
Buchan Scott, Duke Street Capital Private Equity
Chaired by Peter Morris, Tameside MBC - GMPF

Governance rights and international investments
What can Local Authority Pension Funds realistically achieve?
Frank Curtiss, Railpen Investments, Japan and Europe
Roy Jones, Grant & Eisenhofer
Chaired by David Paterson, Head of Corporate Governance, NAPF

Local Government today - the challenges ahead
Drawing on his experience as Leader of Sheffield Council, as a Secretary of State for Employment and as a Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Blunkett considers the state of Local Government today and the challenges ahead.
Rt. Hon. David Blunkett, MP
Chaired by Nigel Peaple, Director of Policy, NAPF