What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Board of Trustees is holding a four-day special meeting and investment education summit at the Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay on Oahu's North Shore, October 6–9, 2026. The meeting covers how the state pension fund is managed and invested on behalf of public employees.

Tuesday (private session): Trustees preview the agenda for the week ahead.
Wednesday (closed to the public): Trustees review the fund's overall financial strategy, study how assets match future obligations, assess risks, and discuss investment plans for areas like stocks, private equity, real estate, and credit. They will also review leadership succession planning for ERS staff.
Thursday & Friday (education summit): Trustees and staff hear from national investment experts on topics including macroeconomic trends, artificial intelligence investing, private credit markets, and investments targeted at Hawaii. A session also covers U.S. public policy and its effect on financial markets.

Decisions Expected

Trustees are expected to vote to approve three investment strategic plans: the Global Credit Strategic Plan, the Real Assets Strategic Plan, and the Private Equity Strategic Plan.
After the summit concludes Friday, trustees will debrief to discuss takeaways and improvements for future events.

Who Should Pay Attention

Hawaii state and county employees and retirees whose pension benefits are managed by the ERS
Taxpayers, since the state pension fund's health affects public finances
Anyone interested in how public retirement funds are invested and governed

Public testimony can be submitted by email to dale.kanae@hawaii.gov or by mail, ideally by 4:30 p.m. on October 5, 2026. In-person testimony is also welcome.