2026 BOI Offsite—Building a Framework for the Future: Elevating Strategic Resilience
On September 15 and 16, LACERA hosted its annual Board of Investments (BOI) Offsite meeting in Long Beach, California. The two-day event provided an opportunity for LACERA staff and its Board to review the current BOI strategic framework to identify potential refinements. It also offered a platform to explore new ideas and technology affecting the investment world, with input from some of the leading minds in the industry.
Among the many insightful sessions were a pair of expert-led panel discussions covering relevant investment topics, including the potential roles and risks of investing in new and growing businesses and the investment implications of artificial intelligence. In addition to these panel discussions, LACERA Deputy CIO Jude Pérez hosted a fireside chat with State Street Investment Management CEO Yie-Hsin Hung to explore strategies to build a more resilient investment framework at LACERA.
LACERA thanks the following speakers for participating in the panel discussions:
- Seyonne Kang, Partner, StepStone Group
- Scott Brady, Founding Partner, Innovation Endeavors
- Tae Hea Nahm, Partner and Co-Founding Managing Director, Storm Ventures
- Deven Parekh, Managing Director, Insight Partners
- John Claisse, Chief Executive Officer, Albourne
- Kerstin Dittmar, Founder and Managing Partner, L2 Point Management
- Eduardo Kassner, Chief Data & AI Officer, Microsoft
- Ron Temple, Chief Market Strategist, Lazard
The BOI Offsite meeting also allowed LACERA’s Investments Division to provide updates on important topics, including Pension Fund and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust performance reports and an open discussion with Board Trustees to discuss potential changes to the Board’s current framework.
Did You Know: LACERA is responsible for the administration and investment of two funds: L.A. County’s Pension Fund, which provides defined retirement benefits, and the OPEB Trust, which provides healthcare and other benefits.
As we move on from another successful BOI Offsite meeting, we do so with valuable insights to help us build a more resilient framework for the future. These conversations allow us to continue improving and delivering on our mission to produce, protect, and provide the promised benefits to our members. To watch the full BOI Offsite meeting, visit LACERA’s YouTube channel.
