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31st Colloquium on Pensions and Retirement Research

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31st Colloquium on Pensions and Retirement Research

5-6 December 2023, UNSW Sydney/Australia

7 December 2023, online session

Register here if you would like to attend the Colloquium.

Co-hosted by CEPAR and the School of Risk & Actuarial Studies, UNSW Business School, the Colloquium is a unique annual event, bringing together academics (from economics, finance, actuarial studies and related disciplines), government and industry to discuss the latest research on pensions, superannuation and retirement.

The Colloquium is being held in person at UNSW Sydney on 5-6 December*, and is also hosting an online session on 7 December, sponsored by the International Pension Research Association (IPRA). 


The Colloquium Program (subject to minor changes) is available online: 

Click here to view/download the Program.

Click here to download the presentation slides.


Recordings of the IPRA Online Session:



Venue on 5-6 December:

Colombo House Theatres

Fig Tree Lane
Access via High Street, Gate 4
UNSW Sydney Campus
Kensington NSW 2052

An online session will be hosted on 7 December. If you have registered to attend the online session, you will receive a weblink to the session separately prior to the online session start.


 

Colloquium Chair:

Professor Hazel Bateman, CEPAR Deputy Director, UNSW Sydney

Program Committee:

Professor Hazel Bateman, CEPAR, School of Risk & Actuarial Studies, UNSW Sydney
Dr David Bell, CEPAR, The Conexus Institute
Associate Professor Katja Hanewald, CEPAR, School of Risk & Actuarial Studies, UNSW Sydney
Dr George Kudrna, CEPAR, School of Economics, UNSW Sydney


Program schedule

To view the complete program (incl. abstracts and bios), please click here.

5 December 2023 (Day 1)
Venue: Colombo House Theatres, UNSW Sydney

Time in Sydney
(AEDT time zone)

Day 1 Program Schedule

Venue

8.30-9.00am

Arrival and registration

Foyer

9.00-9.10am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Colombo A

9.10-10.30am

Session 1: Plenary

Colombo A

10.30-11.00am

Morning Tea

Foyer

11.00am-12.30pm

Sessions 2A, 2B, 2C: Concurrent Papers

Colombo A,B,C

12.30-1.30pm

Lunch

Foyer

1.30-3.00pm

Session 3: Plenary

Main Room

3.00-3.30pm

Afternoon Tea

Foyer

3.30-5.00pm

Sessions 4A, 4B, 4C: Concurrent Papers

Colombo A,B,C

5.00pm

Closing Remarks Day 1

Colombo A,B,C

5.00-7.00pm

Networking Reception, sponsored by the IRIS Knowledge Hub

Foyer

6 December 2023 (Day 2)
Venue: Colombo House Theatres, UNSW Sydney

Time in Sydney
(AEDT time zone)

Day 2 Program Schedule

Venue

8.30-9.00am

Arrival and registration

Foyer

9.00-9.05am

Welcome Remarks

Colombo A

9.05-10.30am

Session 5: Panel

Colombo A

10.30-11.00am

Morning Tea

Foyer

11.00am-12.30pm

Sessions 6A, 6B: Concurrent Papers

Colombo A,B

12.30-1.30pm

Lunch

Foyer

1.30-3.00pm

Session 7: Plenary

Colombo A

3.30-3.40pm

Closing Remarks

Announcement of the Best Student Presentation Award

 

Colombo A

 7 December 2023 (Day 3)
ONLINE, sponsored by the International Pension Research Association (IPRA)

Time in Sydney
(AEDT time zone)

Day 3 Program Schedule (online)

8.00-8.05pm

Welcome and Opening Remarks

8.05-9.05pm

Session 1: Retirement Benefits

9.05-9.10pm

Break

9.10-10.30pm

Session 2: Pension Design

10.30-10.40pm

Break

10.40pm-12.00am

Session 3: Pension Decisions

12.00-12.10am

Break

12.10-1.30am

Session 4: Pension Systems

1.30am

Closing remarks


Information for presenters:

  • Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to your session to meet with your session chair and familiarise yourself with the venue.
  • Timing: Each presentation is given 30 minutes, comprising 20 minutes presentation plus 10 minutes Q&A discussion.
  • Please refer to the attached program schedule to view the order of presentations and your presentation start time - please note: The time zone shown on the program left column is Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).

The registration desk opens from 8.30am on both days (for 9.00am commencement of proceedings).    


Dietary Requirements: During lunch and tea breaks, please check for labels to match dietary requirements.


Visitor Safety Information - The health and safety of our patrons is our top priority, and this event will abide by the Public Health Order prevailing at the time. Please follow our conditions of entry.


Health and safety protocol: 

  • Do not attend the event if you have tested positive for COVID-19, have any respiratory symptoms or are unwell.
  • The current university guidance is that it is strongly encouraged to wear masks in indoor settings on campus where physical distancing cannot be maintained, and when not presenting / delivering content to a group. Please bring a mask with you.
  • Keep a safe distance from others, and if you can’t, it is strongly recommended that you wear a good quality mask – N95, P2 or surgical mask.
  • Wash or sanitise your hands regularly.

Parking & Public Transport - The Kensington Campus is easily accessible via public transport. Call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info

To travel on trains, buses and ferry services in New South Wales, you will need an Opal card or contactless enabled credit or debit card. For further information visit opal.com.au.


There are two major parking stations:

  • Barker Street Carpark – Entry via Gate 14, Barker Street.
  • Botany Street Carpark – Enter via Gate 11, Botany Street

Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’ at various locations. You can see the rates here and further information about parking on campus is available here

UNSW can be accessed by taxis or ride-sharing apps, with High Street and Anzac Parade attracting the greatest number of passing taxis. 


Internet access: Complimentary WiFi access is available on campus.

To connect, please select 'UNSW Guest' network, and enter your name and a valid e-mail address when prompted. Please see a how-to-connect guide and further information here

Note: If you are using a work issued laptop or device, please be aware that the firewall setup may restrict you accessing WiFi. For further information and support, please contact the UNSW IT service centre at (02) 9385 1333 or email to ITServiceCentre@unsw.edu.au, or https://www.myit.unsw.edu.au/services/guests/wi-fi-guests


Enquiries: 

For event enquiries or to discuss your access requirements, please email cepar@unsw.edu.au.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 09:00
End date: 
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 17:00
Location: 
UNSW Sydney (Kensington Campus, Bedegal Land)