Why Attend?

Funds for travel and training are often the first items to go when times are tough, so why will thousands of finance officers attend the GFOA 104th Annual Conference in Atlanta?

Here are some compelling reasons:

It’s the one time during the year when for just a few days you can immerse yourself
in information that you can take home and immediately apply to the financial issues
your government is struggling with.

Shortages in staff, time, and resources are challenging our profession to re-think everyday practices and delivery methods. The GFOA conference is packed with opportunities to learn new practices and successful strategies you and your government can use, and that you can’t get in a single event anywhere else.

The conference theme, “The Finance Officer's Role in Doing More with Less” will
permeate the educational tracks and discussion sessions. You will hear from practitioners and experts who have successfully addressed serious fiscal pressures and put their jurisdictions on the road to fiscal sustainability.

To keep ahead of the curve and be ready for the next big fiscal challenge, you need to constantly hone your professional skills and knowledge. At the conference you will
learn about the latest developments in your area of expertise.

So why do so many finance officers attend the GFOA Annual Conference? Because they can't afford not to.