GFOA 2024 Conference

2024 GFOA Annual Conference

GFOA is back for its 118th Annual Conference! This year’s conference will kick off on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

To start your day off right, stop by OpenGov’s Booth #403 where we’ll have a cappuccino and espresso bar! Members of the OpenGov team will be on-hand to share how you can cut your budgeting development in half, answer your questions, and spend some time talking all things budget—like how to meet the requirements for a Distinguished Budget Award. Plus, we’ll be handing out free swag!

GFOA 2024 Details

Date: June 9-12, 2024

Location: Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (WEST BUILDING)

Register: HERE

Highlights of the 2024 GFOA Conference:

• Sunday, June 9: Sessions on leadership, budgeting readiness, employee benefits, financial reporting, procurement, and disaster planning, alongside networking opportunities.
• Monday, June 10: Monday at GFOA’s 2024 Conference features a keynote session with David Brooks, discussions on leadership development, accounting and financial reporting updates, insights on municipal bonds and infrastructure investment, and forums on small government investing and fire service basics for finance officers.
• Tuesday, June 11: Keynote session with Rana Foroohar, discussions on long-term financial planning, accounting standards implementation, natural asset planning, low-cost technology solutions, effective communication of financial data, updates on the Financial Data Transparency Act, and more.
• Wednesday, June 12: Succession planning and mentoring, single audit preparation, building trust in government finances, budgeting challenges post-ARPA, risk assessment and recovery planning, the role of AI in public finance, and the closing session.

Why Attend GFOA 2024?

GFOA 2024 will offer 70+ CPE-accredited sessions specifically crafted for budget and finance professionals like you. Sessions will address current issues facing government finance professionals, inspiring keynote sessions, interactive discussions, leadership workshops, and networking opportunities. Plus…

• Professional Development: The conference offers a wide range of sessions covering various aspects of public finance, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, risk management, and more. Stay updated on the latest trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in your field. 
• Networking Opportunities: The GFOA Annual Conference brings together finance professionals from government organizations across the country. This provides an invaluable opportunity for networking and building connections with peers, experts, and industry leaders. 
• Access to Resources and Solutions: The conference features exhibitors showcasing products, services, and solutions relevant to public finance professionals. 
• Meet OpenGov: Members of the OpenGov team will be there in Orlando, and we’d love to talk with you about all things budgeting and finance. Come see us at Booth #403!

About GFOA

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), founded in 1906, represents public finance officials throughout the United States and Canada. The association’s more than 20,000 members are federal, state/provincial, and local finance officials deeply involved in planning, financing, and implementing thousands of governmental operations in each of their jurisdictions. GFOA’s mission is to advance excellence in public finance.