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.

Ready to join us? Get started today!

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

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

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Cancellation 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.