 | WELCOME TO THE WP&BC SEATTLE CHAPTER |
Spring Seminar - April 25, 2024
The Western Pension & Benefits Council, Seattle Chapter sponsors educational programs and events throughout the year addressing the latest trends and legal requirements affecting retirement and benefits professionals.
This Annual Spring Seminar provides an excellent opportunity to learn from preeminent speakers on important employee, retirement and benefit topics and provides a significant educational opportunity with local and national experts.
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This year's event will be held at the Hilton Motif in Downtown Seattle - 1415 Fifth Avenue. Special overnight accommodations are available. Visit the link below for details.
Thank you to our 2024
Premier Sponsor, Lincoln Financial Group.
Visit all our Platinum and Diamond Sponsors.
REGISTRATION FEES - See discount codes to use for registering.
$0 - Plan Sponsor attend for No Fee
$275 - Members - WP&BC Seattle
$275 - Members - WP&BC Chapters - Affiliate
$325 - Members - Other Associations - Partner
$375 - Non members & guests (includes membership to 12/31/2024)
Early Registration deadline April 12, 2024.
Be sure to use the special discount code if you are not a Seattle Chapter member.
- Plan Sponsors attend for no fee - CODE: Plan Sponsor
- WP&BC Chapters - CODE: Affiliate
- Professional Association Members - CODE: Partner
Visit our Spring Seminar Details Page for more information.
APRIL 25, 2024 SCHEDULE:
9:30 AM Registration
10:10 -10:15 - Welcome and Introduction
10:15 - 11:15 - Opening Session
Washington Update
Will Hansen – Chief Government Affairs Officer
American Retirement Association
11:15 - 11:30 - Break
11:30 - 12:45 - Lunch and session
Executive Benefit Trends & Best Practices
Presenters: Suzette Clark, Lockton and Bruce McNeil, Leech Tishman
Moderator: Matt Maier, Lockton
12:45 - 1:00 - Break
1:00-1:50 - Education Session Breakouts (choose session onsight)
Payroll HRIS Trends & AI
Karim Lessard, 7 Simple Machines
Will Hansen, American Retirement Association
Redefining Benefits and Cost Containment Strategies in an Evolving Healthcare Landscape
William Norris, Moss Adams
Jon Parker, Aon
1:50-2:05 - Break
2:05 - 2:55 - Education Session Breakouts (choose session onsight)
Litigation Update
Richard Birmingham and Christine Hawkins
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Pharmacy Trends Panel
Panelists: Chris Brown, McAteer PB; Mark Lyons, Amazon Pharmacy;
Nathan Mathews, Milliman; Robyn Piper, Piper Jordan
Moderator: Cris Jones; Barlow Coughran Morales & Josephson, P.S.
2:55 - 3:15 - Break
3:15 - 4:05 - Closing Session
Fiduciary Best Practices from a Plan Sponsor
Presenter: Heather Brazee, Zillow
Moderator: Justin Truckenbrod, Lockton
4:05 - 6:00 - Cocktail Reception and Hors d’oeuvres at Frolik (Rooftop Bar)
Plan to extend your stay - visit with colleagues, speakers and
enjoy some relaxation time. We have ordered great weather
for a rooftop visit!
A special rate has been extended to participants at the Hotel Motif
as long as space is available. Come early, or stay after the day's
long events and enjoy a bit of Downtown Seattle.
FEES*:
$0 - Plan Sponsors attend for no fee - Plan Sponsor
$275 - Members - WP&BC Seattle
$275 - Members - WP&BC Chapters - Affiliate
$325 - Members - Other Associations - Partner
$375 - Non members & guests (includes membership to 12/31/2024)
Early Registration deadline April 12, 2024.
*This year we are pleased to extend special discount rates. Use CODE:
- HR & Benefits Professionals - Special Non-Fee rate - CODE: Plan Sponsor
- WP&BC Chapters - CODE: Affiliate
- Professional Association Members - CODE: Partner