UK Pensions conference
2036 Unlocked: Envisaging the next decade of workplace pensions
06 May 2026 9:30 BST - Conference start 13:00 - Lunch and networking
Eversheds Sutherland, 1 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7WS View directions
Our half day conference will examine the latest pension policy discussions and legal and regulatory developments, exploring how these shifts are likely to shape the future of the UK pensions landscape. We’ll bring together senior pension leaders, regulators and clients with global responsibilities to consider the evolving system and what the UK pension environment might look like in 2036 and beyond.
Agenda
9:00
Arrival and breakfast
9:30
Welcome address
Speaker: Jeremy Goodwin - Eversheds Sutherland
9:40
Current regulatory priorities and future gazing
Focusing on The Pensions Regulator’s evolving approach and current priorities, this session will discuss how regulatory expectations are changing in practice. Looking ahead to the future challenges and opportunities facing trustees, employers and the wider pensions sector.
Speaker: Nausicaa Delfas - The Pensions Regulator
9:55
Current and future regulatory priorities, emerging solutions and the role of the PPF
Focusing on the practical and strategic challenges of managing the DB endgame, this session will explore current and emerging solutions and consider what lies ahead for the PPF and its funding reserve. The panel will also consider the impact of DC reforms and the role Collective DC may play in shaping the future of workplace pensions.
Speakers: Nausicaa Delfas - The Pensions Regulator, Kate Jones - Pensions Protection Fund, Jeremy Goodwin - Eversheds Sutherland
10:25
The future of workplace pensions – An employer, trustee and consultant’s perspective
Focusing on long‑term outcomes, this session will examine how the pensions system can better support employees in saving enough for their retirement. The panel will also discuss the use of DB surpluses, the evolving role of trusteeship and governance, and what they hope the pensions landscape will look like in 2036 (and the steps needed to get there).
Speakers: Aaron Punwani - LCP, Pieter Kiveron - AkzoNobel, Jane Beverley - Law Deb, Ele Lovering - Eversheds Sutherland
11:00
Break
11:15
Legal & policy update
This session will take stock of the latest position on the major DB and DC pension reforms and highlight what to look out for next. It will provide practical tips on preparing for the new IHT and pensions regime and for dealing with issuing arising from the decisions in Virgin Media. It will also provide an update on the work of the Pension Commission and consider its long‑term significance.
Speaker: Tim Smith - Eversheds Sutherland
11:45
Investing in the UK
Focusing on growth and long‑term value, this session will examine how policy and market developments could unlock more investment in the UK. Julia will also consider the part UK pension schemes can play in driving investment in the UK while continuing to meet their duties to members.
Speaker: Dame Julia Hoggett - London Stock Exchange
12:20
The future of workplace pensions – A provider perspective
Focusing on outcomes for members, this session will examine the impact of consolidation and scale on the workplace pensions market, and examine how providers are approaching guided retirement. The panel will discuss what effective member support looks like and explore what the UK pensions system might look like by 2036, and the steps needed to get there.
Speakers: Joanne Segars - NOW:Pensions, Donna Walsh - Standard Life, Jen Green - Eversheds Sutherland
12:55
Conclusion and close
Speaker: Jeremy Goodwin - Eversheds Sutherland
13:00
Lunch and networking
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