Over 6000 contractors, trust fund trustees and vendors gathered for a 4-day conference November 9-12 to attend educational seminars that highlighted employee wellness, retirement, and workforce issues among the myriads of topics offered.

The 71^st Annual Employee Benefits Conference featured over 100 different sessions, a product show where vendors showcased the latest software and merchandise for employee benefit management, and insightful sessions by keynote speakers.

TV Personality and Chef, Andrew Zimmern, spoke about his own struggles with addiction and how he overcame his challenges to become a success in the food industry.

Marci Russell, Economic Forecaster and former CNBC Chief Economist, offered her thoughts on the state of the economy and what may lay ahead in 2026.

CCA Executive Director Alan Seidman had this to say about the event: “This conference provides the most comprehensive approach to managing employee benefits. It also gives trust fund executives more up-to-date information so they can manage pension and health benefit funds to provide financial security to its members – a fiduciary responsibility that cannot be taken lightly.”

Alan Seidman and the team from CCA member BNY Investments.