ICPM designs education programs specifically for board members, pension trustees and C-suite executives who have the difficult job of making decisions that impact the health and prosperity of millions of current and future retirees. Education is critical for making careful, well-informed decisions that will ensure a pension fund’s well-being 50 years or more into the future.
ICPM’s programs are offered in partnership with leading universities around the world. Our programs blend academic rigour with an immersive experience where boards, trustees, and senior executives examine research and case studies with leading academics and receive mentorship from expert practitioners.
ICPM pension education programs are open to all pension funds. ICPM Research Partners enjoy a 15% discount applicable to all ICPM education offerings.
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ICPM-Rotman Pension Governance Education Program
October 7-10, 2025
ICPM-Rotman Pension Governance Education Program
October 7-10, 2025
The Pension Governance Education Program (PGEP) is a unique international governance program designed for board members of large pension funds and long-horizon investment institutions around the globe.
Organized by ICPM and Rotman Executive Programs at the University of Toronto, the program instills best practices in key areas such as governance of pension/investment management institutions, responsible investment boardroom dynamics, investment beliefs, IT and cybersecurity risk and member communications.
Who Should Attend?
The program has been developed specifically for board members of ICPM Research Partners and the pension community. It focuses on global pension perspectives and attracts international participants.
With limited seats available, the program builds relevant skills and knowledge for existing board members and supports ongoing board renewal by helping to prepare new board members to fulfil their governance responsibilities.
“The program’s content is not only informative but also highly practical, equipping me with the skills and insights necessary to excel in my role as a pension fund trustee. The program also fosters a strong sense of community among its participants, allowing for valuable networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to enhance their understanding of pension governance and stay at the forefront of this ever-evolving industry. The ICPM PGEP is an investment in your professional development that will pay dividends for years to come.”
“Sharing of our different country perspectives in pension fund designs and administration helped me to enhance my own understanding of possibilities that exist in future pension designs and management. I hope to use both the knowledge and skills gained in the program to add value to our pension fund’s management processes.”
“PGEP is tailored to pension funds and helps their boards and trustees
understand the fundamentals of pension fund governance. It provides
a unique opportunity for pension leaders to stay on top of the latest
industry challenges and to exchange ideas and best practices with peers
– deepening both their network and knowledge.”
“Boards and trustees of pension funds from around the world are facing
many of the same challenges. PGEP provides a valuable opportunity to
learn from the international community, understand different approaches,
and gain fresh perspectives from peers at other organizations.”
ICPM-Rotman Cybersecurity Risk Oversight Program
Date TBC
Cybersecurity is one of the most complex and rapidly evolving issues for pension organizations to oversee. Pension funds can be hit with significant consequences as a result of a cyber incident, including loss of data, reputational damage, declining member trust, and financial ramifications due to ransom payouts. In an age when cyber incidents are inevitable, pension boards and their enterprise risk leaders play a unique role in ensuring the organization is well-prepared, protected, and able to effectively respond when an incident occurs.
Who Should Attend?
The international program is designed to equip pension fund leaders—including boards, CEOs, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Information Security Officers, and those overseeing enterprise risk management—with the latest best practices in governance for the proper oversight of cyber risks.
“Cyber events are inevitable and will only get worse. Boards and executives of pension funds must stay current in cybersecurity if they are to succeed in effectively governing it. Proper oversight requires ongoing education to understand the risks, as well as how to mitigate and manage them.”
Date TBC
Pension leaders are increasingly aware of the importance of effective communications to strengthen engagement and build trust with members as well as stakeholders such as the public and government. Managing reputation risk and ensuring strong communications with members and stakeholders is not just an operational obligation, it is a topic of strategic relevance for pension plans to properly steer a fund over the long-term, especially in times of crisis.
In response to this need, ICPM and UMIO | Maastricht University, the executive education department of the School of Business and Economics, have developed an immersive education retreat to explore best practices in pension communications, stakeholder relations and reputation risk management.
Who Should Attend?
This international pension education program is designed for board members, senior-level communications and public affairs specialists, stakeholder and government relations leaders, investment strategists and pension policy experts.
“I think communication is extremely important for a pension fund, but also very difficult. Everything we do hinges on communication. The program gave me an insight into effective communication through the presentations and was enriched by the good discussions with an international group of board members and communication specialists. I would definitely recommend this to other board members and I would also recommend doing this together with a communications specialist from your fund.”
“The research speaks for itself. The way pension funds communicate with their members has a significant impact on the decisions they make when it comes to saving for retirement.”
“The program opened my eyes to the various types of market research and behavioural science insights that I can leverage to make more informed decisions about the effectiveness of our communications and member engagement strategies. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to other pension funds. The quality of instruction is excellent.”
“Building trust with members is of utmost importance – especially in the face of large pension reforms and volatile policy environments. Pension funds and their boards must understand the strategic importance of effective communications and reputation management.”
ICPM On-Site Pension Education
ICPM also regularly organizes on-site education programs tailored for its Research Partners on a variety of topics from governance, responsible investing, building trust with members, cybersecurity risks and more. Research Partners can contact icpm@icpmnetwork.com for more information.