Health care costs are increasing faster than organizations or their employees can reasonably absorb. The scenario is familiar: Rising health care costs continue to have a significant impact on employees, and benefits leaders once again find themselves revisiting benefits strategies in search of relief.

Charting a sustainable path forward will require difficult decisions—and, in some cases, a greater commitment from both employers and employees. This session aims to surface practical, high-value strategies that can help “soften the blow” of higher health costs today and meaningfully bend the cost curve over time.

In today’s complex and uncertain environment, making informed benefits decisions requires both strong data and clear insight. Employers are increasingly focused on delivering high-value benefits that meet employee needs while supporting business priorities like attraction and retention, making defined contribution retirement plans a cornerstone of any competitive offering.

In this session, we’ll share key findings from Fidelity’s latest research, drawing on data from more than 28,000 DC plans and 25 million participants. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging trends, plan design strategies, and opportunities to enhance their retirement offerings.

Walk away with actionable ideas to help you deliver a more competitive, resilient benefits program today and into the future.

Complex and shifting regulations are redefining the student debt landscape, impacting millions of borrowers—and creating new challenges for employers. With 25% of your workforce carrying student debt, what’s often treated as a personal issue is now a direct risk to participation, retirement readiness, and productivity—yet many employers still lack clarity on how to provide support on a constrained benefits budget.

Join us to cut through the noise with data that reveals the true business impact of student debt—and how employers can take targeted action to better support their workforce and deliver measurable results.