2026 State-Facilitated Retirement Savings Program Network (SRSPN)
The Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) will host its Annual State-Facilitated Retirement Savings Program Network (SRSPN) Conference on January 26-28, 2026, at the Newman Alumni Center at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida.
AGENDA*
All events will be held at the Newman Alumni Center
Monday, January 26, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Conference sessions
Keynote Speaker
Debra Whitman
Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer
AARP
Read Debra’s new book
The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. – Evening Reception
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
8:00 a.m.**–5:00 p.m. – Conference Sessions
Keynote Speaker
Aaron Schumm
Founder and CEO
Vestwell
Evening – Open Dinners – schedule your own dinners. Refer to list of restaurants provided on the conference public page.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
8:00 a.m.** – 1:00 p.m. – Conference Sessions
*Event start and times remains subject to minor adjustment
**Breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. and program will start at 9:00 a.m.
The conference is exclusive to states, CRI supporters, and special guests.
State executives, legislators, and other key stakeholders will gather to share the latest updates on legislative and program implementation best practices and lessons learned.
Sponsorships are available. For more information about this upcoming event, contact Angela Antonelli, Executive Director, by phone at 202-306-8540 or email at ama288@georgetown.edu.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Arrival by Car to the Newman Alumni Center
The Newman Alumni Center has parking lots available for use. If you will be driving and need access to parking, please see this map to locate parking. Parking is available at the Newman Alumni Center for a fee.
FROM THE NORTH
Take I-95 south to US 1/South Dixie Highway and continue to Stanford Drive.
Turn right on Stanford Drive.
At the next light, turn left on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
Turn right on San Amaro Drive.
The Newman Alumni Center will be on the left, on the corner of San Amaro Drive and Brescia Avenue.
Turn left to access parking located directly behind the building.
FROM THE SOUTH
Travel north on US 1/South Dixie Highway to Red Road (57th Avenue).
Turn left on Red Road.
Turn immediately right on Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
Turn left on San Amaro Drive.
The Newman Alumni Center will be on the left, on the corner of San Amaro Drive and Brescia Avenue.
Turn left to access parking located directly behind the building.
Arrival by Train
The Miami train station (8303 NW 37th Avenue Miami, FL 33147) is served by Amtrak and is located approximately 16 miles from the Newman Alumni Center.
Arrival by Air – Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) is served by many national and regional airlines. The airport, located near downtown Miami, is approximately 12 miles from the Alumni Center. The airport is served by a variety of ground transportation. You can use Metrorail to travel to and from the Miami International Airport. Once at the University Metrorail Station take the Orange Line (northbound) to get to Miami International Airport. The estimated time to Miami International Airport from the Metrorail University Station is 45 minutes. Visit Miami-Dade Transit website for more information or call Metrorail Customer Service at 305-891-3131.
The Metrobus can be used in conjunction with Metrorail to travel to MIA. To find bus routes suitable to your needs visit Miami-Dade MIA Transit Connections.
Arrival by Air – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport (FLL) is located in Broward County, Florida, and is approximately 30 miles from the Alumni Center. The airport is served by a variety of ground transportation. You can combine the use of the Metrorail, Tri-Rail and Fort Lauderdale Shuttle Express to get to/from Fort Lauderdale Airport. To learn more about the connection visit the Tri-Rail Airport Connections.
HOTEL INFORMATION
You can book your stay with the University of Miami’s partner hotels and receive discounted pricing. Please see a complete list of the University’s partner hotels here. To receive the discount, please contact the hotel directly and provide the corporate code found on the University site or below.
Biltmore Hotel (Corporate Code: UNIHUR)
1200 Anastasia Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33134
855-318-7562
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coral Gables (Corporate Code: UOM)
2051 S. LeJeune Rd. Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-443-2301 or 888-236-2427
Courtyard Miami Dadeland (Corporate Code: UOM)
9075 S. Dadeland Blvd. Miami, FL 33156
800-228-9290 or 305-670-1220
Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables (Corporate Code: UOM)
3861 SW 40th St. Miami, FL 33146
305-567-0534
Hampton by Hilton (Corporate Code: 0560021712)
2800 SW 28th Ter. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305-448-2800
Hyatt Regency (Corporate Code: 18235)
50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-441-1234
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden (Corporate Code: UM)
3000 Florida Ave. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305-779-3531
Miami Marriott Dadeland (Corporate Code: UOM)
9090 S. Dadeland Blvd. Miami, FL 33156
305-670-1035
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove (Corporate Code: UOM)
3300 SW 27th Ave. Coconut Grove, Florida, 33133
305-644-4680
Thesis Hotel (Corporate Code: UMIA)
1350 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146
305-667-5611
MIAMI DINING OPTIONS
Miami has a diverse selection of high-quality dining opportunities.
- From the University of Miami –recommended dining options
VERY NEARBY RESTAURANTS
- Titanic Brewery & Restaurant (one block from the Newman Alumni Center) 5813 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Miami’s Best Pizza (next door to Titanic) 5833 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33146 | Offers delivery, indoor and outdoor seating
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Your choices are limitless in South Miami, the Coral Gables downtown area, and a little farther afield, in Little Havana and Brickell. The Miami New Times RESTAURANT GUIDE provides lots of information about restaurants in the Miami area. Here are some local favorites:
- Lulu in the Grove American/Fusion (Coconut Grove)
- Pummarola Pastificio and Pizzeria Great Neapolitan style pizza (downtown Coral Gables)
- Izakaya Japanese (Downtown Coral Gables)
- Panther Coffee Local coffee chain (Coconut Grove)
- Xixón Spanish restaurant (on Coral Way)
- Doggi’s Arepa Bar on Coral Way Arepas and Venezuelan (on Coral Way)
- From the New York Times – the following options were named as the twenty-five best restaurants in Miami (source: NYT)
Coral Gables area
Sra. Martínez (Coral Gables, Spanish, Mediterranean)
Zitz Sum (Coral Gables, Asian Latin)
Tinta y Café (Coral Gables, Sandwiches, Coffee Shop)
Greater Miami, Florida area
Amelia’s 1931 (West Kendall, Cuban-Korean-Peruvian)
Awash (Miami Gardens, Ethiopian)
Café La Trova (Little Havana, Cuban)
Clive’s Café (Little Haiti, Jamaican)
Double Luck (MiMo District, Chinese American)
El Mago de las Fritas (West Miami, Cuban Fritas)
Ghee Indian Kitchen (Kendall, Southern Indian)
Happy Wine Calle Ocho (West Miami, Spanish)
Harry’s Smoke and Dough (West Kendall, Latin-American Barbecue)
La Camaronera (Little Havana, Cuban Seafood)
Macchialina (South Beach, Italian)
Mandolin Aegean Bistro (Design District, Greek-Turkish)
Michael’s Genuine (Design District, New American)
Mignonette (Downtown Miami, Seafood)
Off Site (Little River, Comfort Food)
Palma (Riverside, Tasting Menu)
Paya (Miami Beach, Caribbean-Asian)
Recoveco (South Miami, New American)
Tâm Tâm (Downtown Miami, Vietnamese)
Vice City Pizza (West Kendall, Pizza)
ViceVersa (Downtown, Italian, Cocktail Bar)
Walrus Rodeo (Little Haiti, Modern Italian)
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James A. Diossa was elected Rhode Island General Treasurer in November 2022 and sworn in on January 3, 2023. Since taking office, he has led efforts to sustainably grow and diversify Rhode Island’s $12B pension fund and raise the state’s bond rating. He has expanded financial education opportunities and invested in Rhode Islanders through innovative initiatives aimed at increasing economic opportunities, self-sufficiency, and retirement savings for all. Throughout his years in public service, Treasurer Diossa has demonstrated his commitment to offering residents the tools and opportunities for creating sustainable wealth. This commitment continues by making information readily available – and easy to access – and aiding municipal governments on matters related to public pensions and finance.
Raised and educated in Rhode Island’s smallest city, Central Falls, Treasurer Diossa returned after college with a passion for public service. He served as a member of the City Council and Mayor of Central Falls, becoming the youngest mayor to date in our state’s long history. As mayor, he led efforts to bring the city back from bankruptcy, recover from years of mismanagement, and thrive as a cultural and culinary destination. After completing two terms as mayor, he served as a Senior Advisor at Brown University’s Policy Lab before declaring his candidacy for General Treasurer in 2022.
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Peter S. Thompson
Program Director
RetirePath Virginia
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