 Conference Registration
GAPPT members will receive a discounted rate for the Eighteenth Annual Conference. The registration form includes an option to join the Association or renew a membership.
Registration fees include conference educational programming, GAPPT-hosted meals, and evening networking events. Members may also sign up for the optional Plan Sponsor-Affiliate Golf Outing and the Trolley Tour during registration.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
CAFD™ COURSE: New in 2027... The Certified Advanced Fiduciary Designation™ (CAFD™) was developed specifically for experienced trustees and plan staff members seeking to deepen their expertise. Offered as a two-part course, with both virtual and in-person sessions, this interactive experience is available exclusively to active CRPF™ designees.
(Mandatory online sessions are held weekly in January and February, in addition to in-person sessions held on the Wednesday of the conference. | Prerequisites: Active CRPF™ designation)
This course has a limited number of spots available. An additional, non-refundable $100.00 registration fee applies and must be paid by December 31, 2026 to participate. Before registering, GAPPT members should view the CAFD™ FAQs HERE.
CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSIONS: Designed for individuals who currently hold GAPPT designations and need their CECs, or for anyone needing continuing education hours.
(Held Monday and Tuesday | Prerequisites: None)
NETWORKING ONLY OPTION (Affiliates Only): For Affiliates who do not need to earn or track their continuing education hours. Networking-only attendees are welcome to attend the Continuing Education sessions.
PLAN SPONSOR REGISTRATION:
Plan Sponsor and Emeritus registration is open to all individuals who are currently serving or have served as a trustee of a public retirement system board or as a plan staff member. They cannot be employed by an entity serving the retirement community, such as an actuarial, consulting, custodial, legal, third-party administration, or investment management firm.
The Early Bird registration rate for Plan Sponsor and Emeritus Members is $369.00 per individual. The non-member Plan Sponsor rate is $449.00.*
Organizational "Key Members" have the option to register on behalf of their plan members. Fees will be combined on a single invoice for payment purposes.
AFFILIATE REGISTRATION:
Affiliate registration is open to individuals who have expressed an interest in the GAPPT and its mission, but do not fall within the definition of a Plan Sponsor or Emeritus attendee. Individuals from actuarial, consulting, custodial, legal, third-party administration, and investment management firms are considered Affiliate participants.
The Early Bird registration rate for Affiliate Members is $1,250.00 per individual. (The non-member Affiliate rate is $2,250.00)*
INTERESTED IN A BUNDLED SPONSORSHIP WITH DISCOUNTED REGISTRATIONS? Please contact the office instead of registering online.
GUEST REGISTRATION:
A guest is a spouse, significant other, friend, or an adult child (21 years old or older) who is not in a retirement industry-related occupation. An individual or colleague employed by an actuarial, consulting, custodial, legal, third-party administration, or investment management firm may not register as an attendee's guest.
The Early Bird registration rate for a Guest is $229.00 per individual.*
Only one guest per registered attendee may attend the conference. Guests who plan to attend any conference event (including any meal, networking reception, or Casino Night) must register. Name badges are required to attend all GAPPT conference activities.
*Beginning February 24, 2027, the Plan Sponsor and Emeritus member rate is $409.00, the non-member Plan Sponsor rate is $489.00, the Affiliate member rate is $1,450.00, the non-member Affiliate rate is $2,450.00, and the guest rate is $259.00.
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