APL Conference 2026
Antwerp

Wednesday, 25 November 2026 18:00 PM - Friday, 27 November 2026 15:45 PM

A warm welcome to the APL Conference 2026 in Antwerp (the world’s diamond capital) – where we hope this year’s programme really shines bright like a diamond. We’ve carefully cut and polished an agenda full of brilliant speakers, designed to deliver clarity, (actuarial) value, and perhaps even a few facets of insight you hadn’t considered before. Continue the momentum at our gala dinner, offering sparkling conversation and networking opportunities to build connections as strong as a well‑funded scheme. Wishing you safe travels to Antwerp and we hope you enjoy a true gem of a conference. Alison Cribbs – Eversheds Sutherland
Louise McRae – Sackers
Conference Organisers 2026

Location & Accommodation

Venue

This year's APL Conference will be held at:

The Hilton Antwerp Old Town
Groenplaats 32
Antwerp
2000
Belgium

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Transport

Airport

Brussels Airport - Zaventem (BRU) - approx. 45 km from Antwerp Old Town

The airport train station is directly under the airport.  Direct trains to Antwerp Central Station run every 20 to 30 minutes and cost between 11 and 15 Euros.

A taxi to Antwerp Old Town will take between 35 and 50 minutes and cost between 60 and 120 Euros.

Antwerp Central station to the Hilton Old Town

Walking: approx. 1.0 Mile - approximately 15-20 minutes walk.

Tram: Take the Line 11 tram to Antwerpen Opera Metro.

Taxi: Five to ten minutes, 8 to 10 Euros. 

Eurostar Arrival Point

Eurostar arrives at Brussels‑Midi/Zuid, where you take a quick onward SNCB train to Antwerp Central. 

Accommodation at the Hilton Antwerp Old Town is now fully booked.  Please select the Sapphire House on your booking form

The Hilton Antwerp Old Town
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Groenplaats 32
Antwerp
2000
Belgium

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Hilton Antwerp Old Town is a luxurious hotel set in a historic building overlooking Antwerp’s Groenplaats Square, blending classic elegance with modern comfort. Located in the heart of Antwerp’s historic center, the Hilton offers stunning views of the Cathedral of Our Lady.

 

Sapphire House Antwerp
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Lange Nieuwstraat 20-24
Antwerp
Belgium
2000

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Sapphire House Antwerp is a five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Antwerp, blending 16th-century grandeur with modern luxury and culinary excellence. Located in a historic city palace near the iconic Handelsbeurs, Sapphire House Antwerp is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Sapphire House is a 6 minute walk to the Hilton Old Town conference venue.

 

 

Schedule (subject to change)

Event Schedule

Day 01 25 November 2026 Day 02 26 November 2026 Day 03 27 November 2026
18:00 - 20:00

Registration and Welcome Reception

20:00 - 23:59

Junior Networking Dinner

08:30 - 09:00

Welcome Tea & Coffee

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome Address

Speaker:
Matthew Swynnerton - APL Chair

09:10 - 09:50

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Issues with the proper execution of pension scheme documentation

Speakers:
Tom Robinson, KC - Wilberforce Chambers
Wendy Mathers - Radcliffe Chambers

09:50 - 10:30

DC reforms – guided retirement, CDC and regulatory challenges

Speakers:
Mark Baker - Pinsent Masons
Paul Armitage - Muse Advisory

10:30 - 11:00

Tea & Coffee

11:00 - 11:40

We Are Diamonds Taking Shape – How Pension Lawyers Can Add Cut, Clarity and Polish to Pensions Legislation

Speakers:
Isobel Carruthers - Eversheds Sutherland
Katy Marcus - Eversheds Sutherland

11:40 - 12:20

AI in Pensions: Where are we now?

Speakers:
Chris Edwards-Earl - Stephenson-Harwood
Naomi L'Estrange - ISIO

12:20 - 13:30

Lunch

13:40 - 14:40

Issues arising from Verity Trustees

Speakers:
Andrew Spink, KC - Outer Temple Chambers
Nicholas Stallworthy, KC - Outer Temple Chambers

14:50 - 15:15

Tea & Coffee

Session Chaired By: Patrick Kennedy - Gately Legal

15:15 - 17:00

Investment Fiduciary Duty Debate

This house believes pension trustee investment duties require improvement by legislative change.

Speakers:
Jane Kola - Arc Pensions Law
Hywel Robinson - Temple Bright
Simon Evans - CMS
Stuart O'Brien - Sackers

17:00 - 17:00

Close of Day 1

19:15 - 00:30

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner will be held at the Botanic Sanctuary. Dress code: Black tie.

Drinks Reception: 19:15

Call for Dinner: 20:00

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Standard Ticket

£ 1435

Please do get in touch with Candi Bond Gunning at APL@moore-insight.com should you need any assistance at the Conference or if, for medical or access reasons, you would be interested in attending the Conference as a live-stream.

    Accommodation on Wednesday and Thursday nights in either Hilton Antwerp or Sapphire House

    Drinks reception on the Wednesday evening at the HIlton Antwerp

    Breakfast, lunch and refreshments on Thursday and Friday.

    The drinks reception at the Hilton Antwerp and the gala dinner at The Botanic Sanctuary on Thursday.

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