#GFOA2025 At-a-Glance: Saturday, June 28

Preconference continues today with a full slate of sessions designed to build skills, explore new strategies, and connect public finance professionals across disciplines.

This morning’s sessions (8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) include:

📊 The Bedrock of Budgeting: Planning and Policies | Room 207AB
Explore how strong planning processes and financial policies support long-term sustainability and better decision-making in government budgeting.

🪞 Looking in the Mirror: How to Assess Your Leadership Competencies | Room 202AB
Discover GFOABC’s leadership framework and learn how to evaluate and grow your leadership skills to meet today’s public sector challenges.

🔍 Three Sides of the Same Coin: Pension and OPEB Reporting from Accounting, Audit, and Actuarial Perspectives | Room 201
Gain insights from all sides of the reporting process to better understand the complexities of pension and OPEB liabilities on government financial statements.

Afternoon seminars (1:00–5:00 p.m.) include:

📈 Better Budgeting Defined | Room 202
Learn how to design a streamlined and effective budget process that focuses on what matters most—without overcomplicating or overextending staff.

🌪 Scenario Planning for Disaster Recovery | Room 201
Examine real-world case studies of climate-related disasters and discover how scenario planning can support more resilient recovery and revenue strategies.

🖊 Sign Here: Managing Contract Risks Through Procurement | Room 207
Take a closer look at managing risk across the entire contract lifecycle, from procurement through performance, and learn how finance and procurement can work together more effectively.

Registration

Pick up your badge, conference materials, and get assistance from GFOA staff during registration hours. This is your first stop to kick off the conference experience! Located in the East Salon, Street Level, off the Grand Lobby. Saturday's hours are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

GFOA Hub

Stop by the GFOA Hub beginning at 1:00 p.m., located on the L Street Bridge, on Level Two to learn more about GFOA’s membership, programs, and purchase conference merchandise.

Coming Up Sunday...

  • 119th Annual Conference begins!
  • Exhibit Hall ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m.
  • Opening General Session at 1:00 p.m.

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