Harkin Retirement Security Symposium

The Harkin Retirement Security Symposium is an annual event that gathers researchers, policy makers, advocacy groups, and the general public to address contemporary policy issues or legislative policy changes impacting the retirement security of Americans. The annual theme is selected with input from the advisory group and partner organizations.

Previous keynote speakers have included Connecticut Congressman John Larson, Minority Chair of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Social Security, Stephen Goss, Chief Actuary for the Social Security Administration, Mark Miller, Journalist and Author of “Retirement Reboot”, and Adam Carroll, Author and TedX Speaker.

Each year, the Harkin Retirement Security Symposium gives out two awards. The Harkin Retirement Security Symposium Advocacy Award goes to an organization that has consistently contributed to improving retirement security through advocacy and public engagement. The Harkin Retirement Security Symposium Visionary Award goes to an individual who has dedicated a substantial part of their career to improving the retirement security of all Americans.

Previous award recipients include Social Security Works, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and Connecticut Congressman John Larson.