New South Wales Finance Conference

Through partnership with Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW, GFOA is offering an invaluable opportunity for anyone who works in the field of government finance to learn from peers in Australia.

Benefits of attending the LG Professionals Finance Conference include:

• Choose from sessions covering topics such as budgeting, debt management, economic development, asset management, artificial intelligence, and more.
• Hear from inspiring keynote speakers who will share their insights and stories on leadership, innovation, and public service.
• Explore the exhibit hall, where you can meet with exhibitors who offer products and services that can help you improve your operations and performance.
• View full conference details.

• Round trip economy airfare to the conference location.
• Four night's accommodation at the conference venue
• Assistance with introductions to Australian local governments if you would like to extend your stay post conference.
• Up to $800 to cover incidentals during the stay (to avoid tax implications must submit receipts over $25)

The scholarship recipient is responsible for any additional travel or accommodation requirements pre and post conference. Should delegates wish to upgrade from standard economy seats, this is at their own expense and is not eligible for re-imbursement. Delegates should also arrange for their own travel insurance.

Applicants must be a GFOA member who is registered for the 2025 GFOA annual conference in Washington, DC.

The scholarship recipient will also be required to:

• Write an article for GFOA newsletter or GFR on the experience in Australia
• Present at the 2026 GFOA conference in Chicago, Illinois.
• Promote the scholarship on LinkedIn while attending the Conference