2026 LEARN Conference

May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Springfield, Mo

The LEARN Conference is LAGERS’ signature employer training event. Attendees hear from LAGERS benefit experts on topics and network with peers serving in similar roles.

LEARN Conference Connects Employers with One-on-One Support

More than 100 LAGERS plan administrators from across the state gathered in Springfield, Mo on May 13 and 14 at the DoubleTree Hotel for the third annual LAGERS Employer Administrators & Reporters Network (LEARN) Conference.

This year’s conference focused on providing opportunities for attendees to connect with each other and LAGERS staff, share personal experiences with colleagues, and receive personalized one-on-one time with a LAGERS employer services specialist.

Established in 2023, LEARN provides LAGERS’ employers specialized training where attendees hear from LAGERS experts on topics such as the monthly reporting process, benefit administration, the technical aspects of working with the Employer Web Portal, and resources they can use to guide their employees through their careers and retirement.

Sessions included topics such as:

  • An overview of the monthly reporting process
  • Print and digital tools available
  • Changing LAGERS benefit structures
  • Helping employees through the retirement process
  • Using myLAGERS effectively

Presentation PDFs

Other Meeting Handouts

Congratulations to our 5-year CLA certification holders!

  • Gwen Cresswell, Rolla Municipal Utilities 
  • Jason Grunloh, Rolla Municipal Utilities 
  • Adrea Lane, Ebenezer Fire Protection District 
  • Scott Rinehart, City of Columbia 
Gwen Cresswell and Jason Grunloh stand holding their 5-year CLA recognition trohpies.

2026 LEARN Conference Photo Gallery