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We're proud to welcome keynote speaker Erin Stafford to our 2025 Educational Forum!

Learn more about Erin and all we have in store, and register today: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/education-center/employer-education/educational-forum/keynote-speaker

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We do our best to make ourselves accessible to as many members as possible, which is why our next CalPERS Benefits Education Event is happening online.

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