2026 Conference Schedule

2026 Conference Schedule

Preconference Seminars takes place June 26–27, 2026
Annual Conference takes place June 28–July 1, 2026

 

Schedule is subject to change

Preconference

Join us June 26–27, 2026, for optional in-depth learning ahead of conference. Learn more here, then add Preconference Sessions to your registration.

Friday, June 26, 2025

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11:30 am–4:00 pmPreconference Registration OpenHyatt Regency ChicagoTBD
1:00 pm–5:00 pmPreconference SeminarsHyatt Regency ChicagoTBD

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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7:30 am–4:00 pmPreconference Registration OpenHyatt Regency ChicagoTBD
8:30 am–5:00 pmPreconference SeminarsHyatt Regency ChicagoTBD

Annual Conference

Sunday, June 28, 2026

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8:00 am–5:30 pmConference Registration OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
8:00 am–5:30 pmGFOA Hub OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
9:30 amExhibit Hall Ribbon CuttingMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D1
9:30 am–1:00 pmExhibit Hall OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D1
1:00 pm–2:20 pmGeneral Session & Sunday KeynoteMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterArie Crown Theater
2:50 pm–4:50 pmConcurrent SessionsMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
4:50 pm–6:00 pmExhibit Hall OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D1

Monday, June 29, 2026

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8:00 am–4:00 pmConference Registration OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
8:00 am–5:00 pmGFOA Hub OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
8:30 am–12:10 pmConcurrent SessionsMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
11:00 am–4:30 pmExhibit Hall OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D1
12:00 pm–1:20 pmDelegate LunchMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D2
1:40 pm–2:50 pmGeneral Session & Monday KeynoteMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterArie Crown Theater
3:10 pm–5:35 pmConcurrent SessionsMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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8:00 am–4:00 pmConference Registration OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
8:00 am–5:00 pmGFOA Hub OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
8:30 am–12:10 pmConcurrent SessionsMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
10:00 am–2:00 pmExhibit Hall OpenMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D1
12:15 pm–1:25 pmDelegate LunchMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterHall D2
1:45 pm–3:15 pmBusiness Meeting & Tuesday KeynoteMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterArie Crown Theater
3:35 pm–4:50 pmConcurrent SessionsMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD
7:00 pm Doors, 8:00 pm ShowGFOA's Tuesday Finale EventThe Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.-

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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8:30 am–12:10 pmConcurrent SessionsMcCormick Place, Lakeside CenterTBD

Please note: Preconference Seminars and the Tuesday Finale Event are optional, separately ticketed events and are not included in the standard conference registration fee.