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Beyond Open Enrollment: Rethinking Employee Benefits Education, Ownership and Impact Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET Free to International Foundation and ISCEBS members Employee benefits education is often concentrated around open enrollment (OE)—but that’s rarely when employees need information the most.

Symposium Scoop Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET Free to members and nonmembers. Discover the value, vibe and vision of the Symposium! You have a lot of choices for professional development—Are you wondering if the Symposium can deliver the education you’re looking for? Join us for a complimentary 30-minute webcast to preview the expert-driven sessions, robust networking opportunities and professional resources available to you at this conference.

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 (Retired) President & CEO ALERT Services, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana ​​​​ ISCEBS contributions and accomplishments Central Indiana chapter past president and board Membership and Chapter Development committee Symposium moderator/facilitator Past ISCEBS Fellow and CEBS Compliant ​​​​​​​ What his peers say: "Steve Bulloff has been a champion for both the CEBS program and for ISCEBS throughout his career.

Mental Health Across Life Stages Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET Free to International Foundation and ISCEBS members Mental Health Across Life Stages is a clinically grounded workplace presentation designed to support diverse employee populations without relying on generational stereotypes. The session helps organizations understand how mental health needs, access barriers and support preferences can vary across different life and career stages.

Data Analytics for Benefits Professionals Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM ET Free to International Foundation and ISCEBS members Data analytics is transforming how benefits professionals design, evaluate and optimize their programs. By leveraging data to uncover cost drivers, utilization patterns and population health trends, organizations can move beyond reactive decision making and take a more proactive, strategic approach to benefits management.

Federal, State and Local Leave Laws, Oh My! Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM ET Free to International Foundation and ISCEBS members Federally and state-mandated paid and unpaid employee leave programs create new challenges and dangers for employers. Dozens of new employee leave laws have been initiated across the country.

Membership in any professional organization is an investment in YOU. Regardless of whether you or your employer pays for your membership, it says YOU are worth the investment. Here are some ways your membership in ISCEBS is beneficial to you and your employer. Services included in your membership:

Making Retirement Plans Work in Retirement Thursday, September 4, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET Free to International Foundation and ISCEBS members DC plans have primarily been designed to help participants save and invest for retirement, with limited consideration for helping them manage the transition to drawing income once they stop working.

CIMA® Investments and Wealth Institute® has previously accepted the Annual Employee Benefits Symposium for 16.5 hours of CE credit. Information for the 2026 Symposium will be posted if it is requested by a registrant. HRCI The 2025 ISCEBS Symposium was approved for a maximum of 16.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward a PHR™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). All sessions were approved.

The Society is asking members to assist in identifying a qualified Certified Employee Benefit Specialists, Group Benefits Associate or Retirement Plan Associate member to serve on the Governing Council. If you are aware of a Society member who should be considered by the Nominating Committee, please complete the nomination form and the personal profile. Individuals are welcome to self-nominate, should they wish to be considered.