Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley and Congressman Thomas Suozzi to Headline Retirement Policy Conference
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Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley and Congressman Thomas Suozzi to Headline National Institute on Retirement Security Annual Retirement Policy Conference on March 3 in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 17, 2026 – The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) today announces that former Social Security Administration Commissioner and Governor of Maryland Martin O’Malley and U.S. Representative Thomas Suozzi (NY-3) will deliver keynote addresses at its 17th Annual Retirement Policy Conference, Securing Retirement for Future Generations, scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Former Commissioner O’Malley will deliver the opening keynote, focusing on the urgent need for bipartisan solutions to ensure Social Security remains a dependable foundation of economic security. Congressman Suozzi will present the closing keynote, outlining federal policy approaches to address long-term care costs and strengthen retirement security for future generations.
The conference will convene policymakers, economists, journalists, and retirement experts to examine the most pressing challenges facing America’s retirement system at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and affordability pressures. Panel discussions will explore:
Affordability, Housing, and Inflation – How rising costs are squeezing workers’ ability to save for retirement and reshaping financial planning decisions
Public Pension Funding – Considerations for plans approaching full funding and strategies to maintain long-term sustainability
Generational Retirement Challenges – How Gen X is navigating a retirement system that looks markedly different from prior generations
The conference will begin with an opening reception on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM and continue on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM ET at the Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
Media interested in attending can register here. More information about the conference is available here.
When: Monday, March 2, 2026 (Opening Reception) and Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Where: Park Hyatt Washington, 1201 24th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
Register: News media registration is available here.
Additional featured speakers include:
Katie Comstock, Partner and Head of Public Sector Solutions, Aon
Stephanie Dhue, Senior Producer, CNBC
Kathryn Edwards, Labor Economist and Bloomberg Columnist
Jason Fichtner, Executive Director, LIMRA Alliance for Lifetime Income
Kerry Hannon, Senior Columnist, Yahoo Finance
Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, National Association of REALTORS®
Nancy Marshall-Genzer, Washington Correspondent, Marketplace
Joe Newton, Pension Market Leader, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
Michelle Singletary, Personal Finance Columnist, The Washington Post
Todd Tauzer, Senior Vice President and Actuary, Segal
Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy and Department Chair, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Boston
The National Institute on Retirement Security is a not-for-profit organization established to contribute to informed policymaking by fostering a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers, and the economy through national research and education programs. Located in Washington, D.C., NIRS has a diverse membership of organizations interested in retirement security including financial services firms, retirement plan sponsors and service providers, and trade associations among others. More information is available at www.nirsonline.org.
