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1 May | London

DB Forum

Shaping tomorrow's pensions landscape

Join pension scheme leaders at the PLSA's DB Forum and be part of the conversation about the future of defined benefit pensions. Hear from the PLSA policy team about the issues on the horizon for DB schemes in 2025 and beyond, before discussing the best use for surpluses in our group conversation.

We’re bringing together a community of pension scheme professionals to connect with peers, share invaluable insights, and tackle current challenges and emerging trends at Goldman Sachs Asset Management's state-of-the-art offices in London. 

See the full programme below and reserve your place today. 

PROGRAMME

09:30 - 10:00

Registration & Refreshments

Networking |

Foyer |

09:30 - 10:00

10:00 - 10:05

Welcome

Session |

Auditorium |

10:00 - 10:05

A warm welcome from PLSA and Goldman Sachs

10:05 - 10:30

The PLSA in 2025: What’s Next for DB?

Session |

Auditorium |

10:05 - 10:30

Discover what the PLSA is doing for you in a very busy year for DB. Hear an update on...
Joe Dabrowski, Deputy Director of Policy and Regulation, PLSA

10:35 - 11:20

Discuss: The Best Use For Surpluses

Session |

Auditorium |

10:35 - 11:20

With the Government planning changes that will allow trustees to access DB surpluses, what’s the best use of...
Rob Orr, CEO, SAUL Trustee Company
Session chair: James Walsh, Head of Member Engagement, PLSA

11:20 - 11:40

Refreshment Break

Networking |

Foyer |

11:20 - 11:40

11:40 - 12:25

The Next Stage For UK Pensions: Is DB the Future?

Session |

Auditorium |

11:40 - 12:25

With more DB pension schemes in surplus, many are exploring end-game options like...
Ed Francis, Managing Director, Head of UK Fiduciary Management, Goldman Sachs
Paul Kitson, UK Head of Pensions Consulting, Ernst & Young
Session chair: Maria Espadinha, Policy Lead, PLSA

12:30 - 13:15

An Audience With the Pension Protection Fund

Session |

Auditorium |

12:30 - 13:15

The Pension Protection Fund has been protecting DB pensions for the last twenty years and is now...
Shalin Bhagwan, Chief Actuary, Pension Protection Fund
Session chair: Alyshia Harrington-Clark, Head of Strategic Policy, PLSA

13:15 - 14:15

Lunch

Networking |

Foyer |

13:15 - 14:15

Join us for an informal networking lunch hosted by Goldman Sachs

If you have any questions about this event please contact Nikolina Hudi:
0207 601 1710  |   [email protected]



Sponsor

off the record

This event will be held off the record, allowing delegates to freely express their views and to encourage free discussion. 

Key info

DATE AND TIME

Thursday 1 May 2025
09:30 - 14:15

Location

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, 2 Stonecutter Street, London, EC4A 4AH

FEES

PLSA Fund members FREE 

WHO IS IT FOR?

Senior level executives and decision-makers from DB schemes of all sizes, including Heads of Pensions, Trustees, Administrators, Heads of Investment, CIOs and CEOs, and anyone representing / from a pension scheme with an interest in DB.

CPD

This event may qualify for CPD hours under your CPD scheme