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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, CalPERS team members hosted the Employer Leadership Dialogue Webinar for senior and executive management. This session provided a high-level look at key policy topics affecting employers, including fund status and projected pension costs, strategies for managing unfunded liabilities, actuarial and legislative updates, employment and post-retirement rules, and health care options and pension contracts.

0:00 Presentation
2:02 CalPERS Overview
4:04 Legislative Update
13:24 Investment Highlights
25:42 Actuarial Update 
1:07:51 Pension Contracts and Prefunding Programs Update
1:24:52 CalPERS Health Program & Priorities
1:41:00 Employer Compliance
2:29:32 Other Engagement Opportunities
2026 Employer Leadership Dialogue Webinar
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