119th Annual Conference Overview
Join thousands of your public finance peers for an unforgettable experience at #GFOA2025!
Registration and housing are now open for GFOA’s 119th Annual Conference! Join us June 29–July 2, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Participate in over 70 CPE-accredited sessions tackling today’s top issues in government finance, inspiring keynotes, interactive discussions, leadership workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities.
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Registration
The registration process is open! Register by January 31 to save with the First Early Registration Discount. Click here to begin the registration process.
Housing
There are plenty of hotel accommodations within a short walk of the convention center. Click here to begin the booking process through Connections Housing.
Shuttles
No shuttle service is planned. All hotels are within walking distance of the convention center.
Conference Sessions
Attendees can expect more than seventy sessions on accounting, budgeting, capital planning, debt management, economic development, ERP systems and technology, leadership, procurement, risk assessment, treasury and investment management, and other key trends impacting local government finance. The full list of sessions will be announced in late January.
Preconference Seminars
Registration is now open for preconference seminars. Join us early in the Nation's Capital to get in-depth training on key public finance topics. Grab your spot before these seminars reach capacity. Click here to view sessions and to begin the registration process.
Closing Event
We're currently finalizing details on this exciting event. More information will be released in early 2025. Keep watch for location and ticketing details.
Exhibit Hall
GFOA’s exhibit hall will put participants in contact with vendors that offer practical tools and solutions for a broad range of professional challenges. Stroll through the hall to view new products, ask questions, and see live demonstrations of services that can save your government time and money. Click here to see the most up-to-date list of exhibitors.
Schedule Overview
Click here to view a general time frame of when activities begin and end during the conference so you can plan accordingly.
Convention Center
This year's conference will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mt. Vernon PI NW, in Washington, DC. Click here to view a map of the center.
Explore DC
Take advantage of the countless sights and experiences that Washington, DC, has to offer. We've put together a curated guide to plan your visit and make the most of your conference stay. Click here to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We've compiled a comprehensive list of FAQs related to the upcoming conference. Click here to see answers related to registration, guests, housing, transportation, and more.
Stay Tuned...
70+ Concurrent Sessions | Announced in January 2025 |
3 Keynote Speakers | Announced in March 2025 |
Leadership Workshops | Announced in April 2025 |
Networking Events/Receptions | Announced in April 2025 |
Concurrent Session Speakers | Announced in May 2025 |
Conference App | Download in June 2025 |
Important Registration Deadlines
First Early Registration Discount Deadline | January 31, 2025 |
Second Early Registration Discount Deadline | March 28, 2025 |
Housing Deadline | End of May 2025 |
Fee Structure
Fees Per Registrant | Conference Registration | Preconference Registration |
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Government Member | $525/$540/$575 | $205 per session |
Private Sector Member | $670/$690/$775 | $245 per session |
Non-Member | $945/$985/$1,065 | $270 per session |
Student | $150/$160/$175 | Discounted pricing not available |
Retired Government Member | $50 | Discounted pricing not available |
Ready to register?
Click HereCancellation Policy: If you cancel your registration before May 16, 2025, there will be a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations postmarked between May 16 and June 18 will be refunded at 50 percent. No refunds will be issued after June 18.