AGA’s Professional Development Training (PDT) brings together a broad audience of nearly 3,000 federal, state and local government financial professionals. Earn up to 24 of NASBA-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credits.

  • In-Person Participants: All inclusive. Choose between eight concurrent breakout sessions. Attend any of the sessions below.

  • Virtual Participants: Choose between three pre-selected concurrent breakout sessions (sessions marked with "livestream").

  • All sessions will be recorded and archived and available for one year (no CPE for recorded sessions).

  • All times listed are Eastern Time.

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Sunday, July 23, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Room: Cypress Foyer

    Sunday, July 23, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Intergovernmental Partnership Steering Committee Meeting (invitation only)
    • Room: Magnolia 16-17

      Sunday, July 23, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

      First Time Attendee Meet-Up (Session is Full)
      • Room: Magnolia 1-3
      First time attending AGA's PDT? Stop by the first time attendee meet-up to make acquaintances, plan scheduled activities and connect with first time attendees like you.  Learn how you can make the most of your PDT training experience and pick-up a swag bag from AGA plus chance to win cool prizes! Refreshments will... ...read more...

        Sunday, July 23, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

        AGA Past National President and Treasurer Council Luncheon Meeting
        • Room: Magnolia 4-6

          Sunday, July 23, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

          Sunday, July 23, 1:00 PM - 4:50 PM

          S107: Executive Session: Transformation Realized Experience (by invitation)
          • Room: Magnolia 14-15
          People are your biggest asset. How do you invest strategically and intentionally to make sure your people are brought along your transformation journey to deliver on your organizational objectives and their personal passion!? Join us for interactive exercises and lively discussion with fellow executives across the government to enhance how... ...read more...
          Speaker(s)
          Speaker
          Andrea Sampanis CGFM
          Acting Director, Grants QSMO
          Dept. of Health and Human Services
          Speaker
          Mobola Kadiri CDFM
          Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Operations)
          Dept of the Navy
          Moderator
          Sydney Phalen CGFM
          Senior Manager
          EY

            Sunday, July 23, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

            Sunday, July 23, 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM

            S114: Young Professionals Sessions (by invitation)
            • Room: Magnolia 1-3
            Speaker(s)
            Speaker
            Christopher Brown
            Director of Community Centers
            City of Chattanooga
            Moderator
            Meredith Newman
            Membership Manager
            AGA
            Handout(s)

              Sunday, July 23, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

              Sunday, July 23, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

              Chapter Area Meet-Ups
              • Room: AGA Booth

                Monday, July 24, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

                Registration Open
                • Room: Cypress Foyer

                  Monday, July 24, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                  Continental Breakfast in Solutions Hall
                  • Room: Cypress 1

                    Monday, July 24, 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM

                    Solutions Hall Open (closed noon–1 p.m.)
                    • Room: Cypress 1
                    Visit with this year's exhibitors and learn more about the industry's latest products/services.  Play the Solutions Hall Passport and win great prizes.  Stop by the photo booth with your colleagues and create lasting memories from PDT. Stop by the relaxation station for a free back massage then head to the... ...read more...

                      Monday, July 24, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                      Welcome & Opening Ceremony
                      • Room: Cypress 2
                      Speaker(s)
                      Speaker
                      Gwendolyn Sykes MPA, CGFM
                      AGA's 2023-2024 National President
                      Speaker
                      Sherrill Norman CPA
                      Auditor General
                      State of Florida Auditor General

                        Monday, July 24, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

                        M101: Opening Plenary Session: Unstoppable!
                        • Room: Cypress 2
                        What would you do if you were UNSTOPPABLE? What could you lead? Who might you become? What could you achieve? Everyone has setbacks, fears and failing, but not everyone knows how to overcome challenges with a reliable and consistent system Discover peak leadership and performance in the most criticial moments, when you need... ...read more...
                        Speaker(s)
                        Speaker
                        Alex Weber
                        Leadership & Peak Performance Speaker; American Ninja Warrior Competitor
                        Handout(s)
                        • Livestream

                        Monday, July 24, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                        Brand & LinkedIn Hub
                        • Room: Cypress Foyer
                        It's time to take a fresh look at your LinkedIn and social media profiles.  Through one-on-one insights from our Branding Coaches, you can better understand various platforms, discuss Do's and Don'ts, and learn how to build your personal brand. Our experts can review your profiles in under 10 minutes and... ...read more...

                          Monday, July 24, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

                          Coffee Break in Solutions Hall
                          • Room: Cypress 1

                            Monday, July 24, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

                            Monday, July 24, 11:45 AM - 12:40 PM

                            Awards Luncheon
                            • Room: Cypress 2

                              Monday, July 24, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

                              President Gavel Exchange Ceremony
                              • Room: Cypress 2
                              Speaker(s)
                              Moderator
                              Gerry Boaz CGFM, CPA, CGMA
                              AGA's Past National President
                              Speaker
                              Gwendolyn Sykes MPA, CGFM
                              AGA's 2023-2024 National President
                              Speaker
                              Melinda Miguel PMP, CIG
                              AGA's Immediate Past National President

                                Monday, July 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                FM Standards Board Meeting
                                • Room: Magnolia 16-17

                                  Monday, July 24, 1:05 PM - 1:55 PM

                                  Monday, July 24, 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

                                  Monday, July 24, 3:25 PM - 4:00 PM

                                  Coffee Break in Solutions Hall
                                  • Room: Cypress 1

                                    Monday, July 24, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

                                    Monday, July 24, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

                                    Chief Financial Officer Roundtable (by invitation only)
                                    • Room: Magnolia 4-6
                                    Guidehouse, in partnership with AGA, is pleased to host the CFO Survey Roundtable. Help drive the CFO agenda and collaborate with your peers to find solutions to government finance and performance challenges. How can we make the most of today’s cutting-edge technology to benefit the financial management community? Your insights... ...read more...

                                      Monday, July 24, 4:50 PM - 6:15 PM

                                      Networking Event in Solutions Hall
                                      • Room: Cypress 1

                                        Monday, July 24, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

                                        Chapter Area Meet-Ups
                                        • Room: AGA Booth
                                        Chapter Members meet other attendees from your chapter area and plan your PDT days together.  Look for the meet-up sign at the AGA booth.  See schedule below: 5-5:30 p.m. - LEAD!23 Attendees 5:30-6 p.m. - NCC Reps 2023-2024 Program Year...

                                          Tuesday, July 25, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

                                          Registration Open
                                          • Room: Cypress Foyer

                                            Tuesday, July 25, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                            Continental Breakfast in Solutions Hall
                                            • Room: Cypress 1

                                              Tuesday, July 25, 7:00 AM - 4:05 PM

                                              Solutions Hall Open (closed noon–1 p.m.)
                                              • Room: Cypress 1
                                              Visit with this year's exhibitors and learn more about the industry's latest products/services.  Play the Solutions Hall Passport and win great prizes.  Stop by the photo booth with your colleagues and create lasting memories from PDT. Stop by the relaxation station for a free back massage then head to the... ...read more...

                                                Tuesday, July 25, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                T101: Plenary Session: GAO & Treasury Update
                                                • Room: Cypress 2
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Moderator
                                                Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
                                                CEO
                                                AGA
                                                Speaker
                                                David Lebryk MPA
                                                Fiscal Assistant Secretary
                                                U.S. Department of the Treasury
                                                Speaker
                                                Hon.  Gene L. Dodaro CGFM
                                                Comptroller General
                                                GAO
                                                • Livestream

                                                Tuesday, July 25, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                Brand & LinkedIn Hub
                                                • Room: Cypress Foyer
                                                It's time to take a fresh look at your LinkedIn and social media profiles.  Through one-on-one insights from our Branding Coaches, you can better understand various platforms, discuss Do's and Don'ts, and learn how to build your personal brand. Our experts can review your profiles in under 10 minutes and give you... ...read more...

                                                  Tuesday, July 25, 9:15 AM - 10:05 AM

                                                  Tuesday, July 25, 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                  Coffee Break in Solutions Hall
                                                  • Room: Cypress 1

                                                    Tuesday, July 25, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                    Tuesday, July 25, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                    Awards Luncheon
                                                    • Room: Cypress 2

                                                      Tuesday, July 25, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                      T118: Plenary Session: Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People
                                                      • Room: Cypress 2
                                                      Imagine what you could accomplish if you could decode the mystery of human behavior and truly understand what makes people do what they do and say what they say (including yourself!) Research shows the #1 key to SUCCESS is the ability to get along with other people, personally and professionally....
                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                      Speaker
                                                      Connie Podesta
                                                      Human Connection Expert & Author
                                                      • Livestream

                                                      Tuesday, July 25, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                      Tuesday, July 25, 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                      Coffee Break in Solutions Hall (last chance to see/network with exhibitors)
                                                      • Room: Cypress 1

                                                        Tuesday, July 25, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

                                                        Tuesday, July 25, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

                                                        CPAG Meeting
                                                        • Room: Magnolia 14-15

                                                          Tuesday, July 25, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

                                                          AGA Networking Reception
                                                          • Room: Magnolia Court

                                                            Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

                                                            Registration Open
                                                            • Room: Cypress Foyer

                                                              Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

                                                              Breakfast and Awards Recognition (breakfast service ends at 8am)
                                                              • Room: Cypress 2

                                                                Wednesday, July 26, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

                                                                W101: Plenary Session: OMB Update
                                                                • Room: Cypress 2
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Moderator
                                                                Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
                                                                CEO
                                                                AGA
                                                                Speaker
                                                                Deidre Harrison
                                                                Deputy Controller
                                                                Exec. Off of the President, OMB
                                                                Handout(s)
                                                                • Livestream

                                                                Wednesday, July 26, 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM

                                                                W102: Plenary Session: Achieving the Creator Mindset
                                                                • Room: Cypress 2
                                                                A recent World Economic Forum study found the #1 in-demand skill at work today is creativity & innovation. Yet so few places teach these skills to use at work right now. If you think you are not creative or innovative, Nir will teach you! It turns out that creativity is a skill anyone can learn. You just need... ...read more...
                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Speaker
                                                                Nir Bashan
                                                                Creativity & Innovation Expert
                                                                • Livestream

                                                                Wednesday, July 26, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

                                                                Brand & LinkedIn Hub
                                                                • Room: Cypress Foyer
                                                                It's time to take a fresh look at your LinkedIn and social media profiles.  Through one-on-one insights from our Branding Coaches, you can better understand various platforms, discuss Do's and Don'ts, learn how to build your personal brand, and enhance your resume.  Our experts can review your profiles in under 10... ...read more...

                                                                  Wednesday, July 26, 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                                  Coffee Break
                                                                  • Room: Crystal Foyer

                                                                    Wednesday, July 26, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

                                                                    Wednesday, July 26, 11:55 AM - 12:55 PM

                                                                    Awards Luncheon
                                                                    • Room: Cypress 2

                                                                      Wednesday, July 26, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

                                                                      Wednesday, July 26, 1:00 PM - 2:55 PM

                                                                      W119: Executive Session: Investing in our Future – The Trends and Opportunities Affecting our Talent Pipeline (by invitation)
                                                                      • Room: Magnolia 14-15
                                                                      The number of students seeking professional careers in accounting and financial management has significantly declined.  This session will cover the current trends in recruiting and retaining talented and diverse professionals in the accounting and finance profession. Hear from AICPA-CIMA, The Maryland Association of CPAs, AGA, IIA, and the Center for... ...read more...
                                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                                      Speaker
                                                                      Billy Morehead PhD, CGFM, CPA
                                                                      Professor of Accountancy, Mississippi College
                                                                      AGA PNP
                                                                      Speaker
                                                                      Christen Denson CMP
                                                                      Education & Program Manager
                                                                      AGA
                                                                      Speaker
                                                                      Elizabeth Barentzen
                                                                      VP Operations and Talent Initiatives
                                                                      CAQ
                                                                      Speaker
                                                                      Joanne Fiore
                                                                      VP, Pipeline and Apprenticeships
                                                                      AICPA Learning
                                                                      Speaker
                                                                      Lindsay Patterson
                                                                      Executive Vice President
                                                                      Institute of Internal Auditors
                                                                      Speaker
                                                                      Rebekah Olson
                                                                      CEO
                                                                      Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
                                                                      Moderator
                                                                      Tashu Trivedi
                                                                      President/CEO
                                                                      TFC Consulting Inc
                                                                      Handout(s)

                                                                        Wednesday, July 26, 2:05 PM - 2:55 PM

                                                                        Wednesday, July 26, 3:05 PM - 4:05 PM

                                                                        W128: Closing Plenary Session: Diversity on TV, Behind the Scenes & in our Lives
                                                                        • Room: Cypress 2
                                                                        From news anchor to entrepreneur, philanthropist and diversity advocate, Soledad O'Brien shares stories about her desire to be the best in her profession, her strong work ethic, and the never-give-up attitude that led her to excellence. With a passion for bringing the under-voiced into the national conversation, Soledad reflects on her... ...read more...
                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                        Speaker
                                                                        Soledad O'Brien
                                                                        Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur and Host of the Weekly Syndicated Political Show Matter of Fact
                                                                        • Livestream

                                                                        Wednesday, July 26, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

                                                                        President’s Appreciation Dinner
                                                                        • Room: Mangos Tropical Cafe
                                                                        It’s Tropical Night at PDT! Pack your tropical best for our final night at PDT!  With Mango’s Tropical Café as our fabulous backdrop, you’re sure to catch the fever of the islands and be entranced by the rhythm of the congas!  Prizes will be awarded to those who look the most... ...read more...