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 nine concurrent breakout sessions. Attend any of the sessions below.

  • Virtual Participants: Choose between three pre-selected concurrent breakout sessions (sessions in Plaza Ballroom, Grand 1, Grand 2, Majestic).

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

  • All times listed are Mountain Time.

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Sunday, July 14, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Room: Governors Square Foyer

    Sunday, July 14, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Chapter Officers Meet & Greet
    • Room: Windows

      Sunday, July 14, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Intergovernmental Partnership Steering Committee Meeting (invitation only)
      • Room: Director F

        Sunday, July 14, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

        First-Time Attendee Meet-Up (sign-up required)
        • Room: Windows
        Is this your first time attending AGA's PDT? Stop by the first-time attendee meet-up to connect with other first-timers and plan your activities. Come pick up an AGA swag bag, get a chance to win cool prizes, and learn how to make the most of the PDT experience. Refreshments will be... ...read more...

          Sunday, July 14, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

          AGA Past National President and Treasurer Council Luncheon Meeting
          • Room: Tower A

            Sunday, July 14, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

            S105: A Whistleblower’s Tale
            • Room: Grand 1
            Speaker(s)
            Handout(s)
            • All
            • Livestream

            Sunday, July 14, 1:00 PM - 4:50 PM

            Sunday, July 14, 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

            Sunday, July 14, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

            Sunday, July 14, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

            Welcome Event in Solutions Hall
            • Room: Plaza Foyer

              Monday, July 15, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

              Registration Open
              • Room: Governors Square Foyer

                Monday, July 15, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                Continental Breakfast in Solutions Hall
                • Room: Plaza Foyer

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

                  Solutions Hall Open (closed noon–1 p.m.)

                      Monday, July 15, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

                      Opening Ceremony
                      • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                      Speaker(s)
                      Speaker
                      Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
                      CEO
                      AGA
                      Speaker
                      Frank Petersen CGFM
                      Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance
                      NASA-Headquarters

                        Monday, July 15, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

                        M101: Opening Plenary: GAO's Vision for the Future
                        • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                        What are GAO's priorities for the coming year? Hear from U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro about what's gone well in government, what could be improved, and what citizens should expect from the federal government with regards to accountability for funds spent in delivery of public services....
                        Speaker(s)
                        Moderator
                        Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
                        CEO
                        AGA
                        Speaker
                        Hon.  Gene L. Dodaro CGFM
                        Comptroller General
                        GAO
                        • All
                        • Livestream

                        Monday, July 15, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                        Tech + AI Learning Lab
                        • Room: Governors Square Foyer
                        Learn how to harness technology, conquer challenges, and boost productivity. In this hands-on learning lab, gain confidence and skills from our experts that can be beneficial personally and professionally. From this welcoming, relaxed environment, you will leave feeling empowered by the tools and techniques you will try. No tech expertise required! ...

                          Monday, July 15, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

                          Coffee Break in Solutions Hall
                          • Room: Plaza Foyer

                            Monday, July 15, 9:45 AM - 6:05 PM

                            Vendor Presentations in the Solutions Hall
                            • Room: Plaza Foyer
                            Stop by Solutions Hall Room 1 to learn from AGA's private sector partners about new technology and solutions. See presentation schedule below. No CPE is offered for these presentations, but the information could be invaluable. Monday, July 15, 2024 Time Company 9:45am -10:30am Creoal 10:45-11:30am Becker 1:15-2pm TBD 2:15-3pm Becker 3:25-4:10pm Deloitte 4:25-5:10pm TBD 5:25 -6:05pm TBD Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Time Company 10-10:45 am Management Concepts 11-11:45am KPMG 1:15-2pm Becker 2:15-3pm Diligent 3:15-4pm Diligent ...

                              Monday, July 15, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

                              Monday, July 15, 11:45 AM - 12:40 PM

                              Awards Luncheon
                              • Room: Plaza Ballroom

                                Monday, July 15, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

                                President Gavel Exchange Ceremony
                                • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                                Speaker(s)
                                Speaker
                                Frank Petersen CGFM
                                Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance
                                NASA-Headquarters
                                Speaker
                                Gwendolyn Sykes MPA, CGFM
                                Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
                                SRC, Inc

                                  Monday, July 15, 1:05 PM - 1:55 PM

                                  M111: Plenary Session: Communicate > Connect > Come Alive
                                  • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                                  There is no question the world has changed. Leaders are faced with an ever-evolving work landscape, and many have restructured parts of their organizations, developed new systems, and brought on new people. With so much possibility, the challenge becomes how people can adapt to change and lead effectively, inspiring teamwork,... ...read more...
                                  Speaker(s)
                                  Speaker
                                  Victoria Labalme
                                  WSJ Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, Performance Strategist
                                  Handout(s)
                                  • Livestream

                                  Monday, July 15, 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

                                  Monday, July 15, 3:25 PM - 4:00 PM

                                  Coffee Break in Solutions Hall
                                  • Room: Plaza Foyer

                                    Monday, July 15, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

                                    Monday, July 15, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

                                    CFO Survey Roundtable (invitation only)
                                    • Room: Silver

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

                                      Networking Event in Solutions Hall
                                      • Room: Plaza Foyer

                                        Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

                                        Registration Open
                                        • Room: Governors Square Foyer

                                          Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

                                          Continental Breakfast in Solutions Hall
                                          • Room: Plaza Foyer

                                            Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

                                            Solutions Hall Open (closed noon–1 p.m.)

                                                Tuesday, July 16, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

                                                T101: Plenary Session: OMB/Treasury Update
                                                • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Moderator
                                                Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
                                                CEO
                                                AGA
                                                Speaker
                                                David Lebryk MPA
                                                Fiscal Assistant Secretary
                                                U.S. Department of the Treasury
                                                Speaker
                                                Deidre Harrison
                                                Deputy Controller
                                                Exec. Off of the President, OMB
                                                • Livestream

                                                Tuesday, July 16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

                                                Tech + AI Learning Lab Open
                                                • Room: Governors Square Foyer
                                                Learn how to harness technology, conquer challenges, and boost productivity. In this hands-on learning lab, gain confidence and skills from our experts that can be beneficial personally and professionally. From this welcoming, relaxed environment, you will leave feeling empowered by the tools and techniques you will try. No tech expertise required! ...

                                                  Tuesday, July 16, 9:15 AM - 10:05 AM

                                                  Tuesday, July 16, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

                                                  Vendor Presentations in the Solutions Hall
                                                  • Room: Plaza Foyer
                                                  Stop by Solutions Hall Room 1 to learn from AGA's private sector partners about new technology and solutions. See presentation schedule below. No CPE is offered for these presentations, but the information could be invaluable. Monday, July 15, 2024 Time Company 9:45am -10:30am Creoal 10:45-11:30am Becker 1:15-2pm TBD 2:15-3pm Becker 3:25-4:10pm Deloitte 4:25-5:10pm TBD 5:25 -6:05pm TBD Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Time Company 10-10:45 am Management Concepts 11-11:45am KPMG 1:15-2pm Becker 2:15-3pm Diligent 3:15-4pm Diligent ...

                                                    Tuesday, July 16, 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                    Coffee Break in Solutions Hall
                                                    • Room: Plaza Foyer

                                                      Tuesday, July 16, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                      T115: An Update from GASB
                                                      • Room: Governor 12
                                                      Speaker(s)
                                                      Handout(s)
                                                      • State/Local/Tribal

                                                      Tuesday, July 16, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                      Awards Luncheon
                                                      • Room: Plaza Ballroom

                                                        Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                        Financial Management Standards Board (FMSB) Meeting
                                                        • Room: Director F
                                                        AGA’s Financial Management Standards Board (FMSB) meets annually during PDT with representatives of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) to discuss topics related to setting standards. If you would like to sit in on this meeting as a guest, contact the FMSB chair....

                                                          Tuesday, July 16, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

                                                          T120: Plenary Session: Disrupt Everything!
                                                          • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                                                          Take an inspiring journey with Dr. Patrick Leddin that will challenge you to think and act in new ways to achieve exceptional results. This plenary session will catapult you into a realm of groundbreaking ideas and actions for unparalleled success. You will find yourself immersed in riveting tales of trailblazers who defied conventions, trusted their gut,... ...read more...
                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                          Speaker
                                                          Patrick Leddin
                                                          Author of the WSJ Bestseller, The 5 Week Leadership Challenge & Professor
                                                          • Livestream

                                                          Tuesday, July 16, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

                                                          Tuesday, July 16, 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

                                                          Coffee Break in Solutions Hall (last chance to network with exhibitors)
                                                          • Room: Plaza Foyer

                                                            Tuesday, July 16, 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

                                                            T133: FASAB Update
                                                            • Room: Grand 1
                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Handout(s)
                                                            • Federal
                                                            • Livestream

                                                            Tuesday, July 16, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

                                                            Corporate Partner Advisory Group (CPAG) Meeting
                                                            • Room: Governor 12

                                                              Tuesday, July 16, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

                                                              AGA Networking Reception
                                                              • Room: Parlur

                                                                Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

                                                                Registration Open
                                                                • Room: Governors Square Foyer

                                                                  Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

                                                                  Breakfast and Chapter Awards Recognition (breakfast service ends at 8:15 am)
                                                                  • Room: Plaza Ballroom

                                                                    Wednesday, July 17, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

                                                                    W101: Plenary Session: No Fail TrustⓇ: The Flight Plan to Cultivating a High-Performance Team
                                                                    • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                                                                    This transformative keynote empowers leaders and teams to deliver consistently excellent results through a culture of No Fail TrustⓇ. Jason shares tactics, techniques, and practical tools for navigating the inevitable turbulence of life and cultivating high-flying levels of empowerment, commitment, and accountability across your organization....
                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Speaker
                                                                    Jason Harris
                                                                    U.S. Air Force Officer, Combat Pilot, and Academy Instructor
                                                                    Handout(s)
                                                                    • Livestream

                                                                    Wednesday, July 17, 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM

                                                                    Wednesday, July 17, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

                                                                    Tech + AI Learning Lab Open
                                                                    • Room: Governors Square Foyer
                                                                    Learn how to harness technology, conquer challenges, and boost productivity. In this hands-on learning lab, gain confidence and skills from our experts that can be beneficial personally and professionally. From this welcoming, relaxed environment, you will leave feeling empowered by the tools and techniques you will try. No tech expertise required! ...

                                                                      Wednesday, July 17, 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                                      Coffee Break
                                                                      • Room: Plaza Foyer

                                                                        Wednesday, July 17, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

                                                                        Wednesday, July 17, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

                                                                        Awards Luncheon
                                                                        • Room: Plaza Ballroom

                                                                          Wednesday, July 17, 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                          Wednesday, July 17, 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM

                                                                          Wednesday, July 17, 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

                                                                          W138: Closing Plenary Session: Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Turning Adversity to Advantage
                                                                          • Room: Plaza Ballroom
                                                                          "You know me as the guy who cut his arm off. But this is the story of the guy who was smiling when he cut his arm off," explains Aron Ralston, who faced 6 days of unimaginable adversity with surprising gratitude. An extraordinary example of the human spirit pushed to... ...read more...
                                                                          Speaker(s)
                                                                          Speaker
                                                                          Aron Ralston
                                                                          Adventurer & Subject of the Film, 127 Hours
                                                                          Handout(s)
                                                                          • Livestream

                                                                          Wednesday, July 17, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

                                                                          President’s Appreciation Dinner (offsite)
                                                                          • Room: EMPOWER FIELD at Mile High
                                                                          Join your colleagues at the President’s Appreciation Event in honor of our newest Past National President Gwen Sykes and our 2024-2025 National President Frank Petersen. Bus pick-ups begin at 5:45 on 15th Street, on the side street of the Sheraton Hotel.  It’s going to be an action-packed closing party! Wear your... ...read more...