AGA’s Virtual Professional Development Training (PDT) brings together a broad audience of thousands of federal, state and local government financial professionals. Earn up to 14 of NASBA-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credits.  We fully understand that getting approval for travel and training may be more challenging this year. That’s why we’ve created a justification toolkit to help you clearly outline the costs and demonstrate the tangible benefits of your attendance.​

  • 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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Monday, July 28, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

M100: Opening Plenary: GAO's Vision for the Future / Presidential Gavel Exchange
    Hear from U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro as he shares insights on what’s working well in government, areas for improvement, and what the public can expect when it comes to accountability in the use of federal funds and delivery of services. Immediately following, don’t miss the ceremonial gavel exchange between 2024–2025... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Moderator
    Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
    CEO
    AGA
    Speaker
    Frank Petersen CGFM
    Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance
    NASA-Headquarters
    Speaker
    Hon.  Gene L. Dodaro CGFM
    Comptroller General
    GAO
    Speaker
    Mark-Allen Mitchell CGFM
    AGA 2025-2026 National President

      Monday, July 28, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

      Stretch Break

          Monday, July 28, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

          Monday, July 28, 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM

          Give Back Announcement/Break

              Monday, July 28, 11:35 AM - 12:25 PM

              Monday, July 28, 12:25 PM - 1:30 PM

              Awards Ceremony & Lunch Break
                Congratulations to this year's PDT Awards of Distinction Awardees! Today we wil recognize the recipients of the Robert King Memorial Award, Einhorn-Gary Award, Frank Greathouse Distinguished Leadership Award,  International Achievement Award, Cornelius E. Tierney/EY Research Award, Emerging Leader Award, Achievement of the Year, Presidents Awards, and Treasurer’s Award. Stick around after the Awards... ...read more...
                Handout(s)

                  Monday, July 28, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

                  Monday, July 28, 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

                  Sponsor Greetings/Break

                      Monday, July 28, 2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

                      Monday, July 28, 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM

                      Stretch Break

                          Monday, July 28, 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM

                          Tuesday, July 29, 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

                          T100: OMB Update
                            Join us for a special bonus session featuring Stephen Billy, Senior Advisor at OMB, as he provides an important OMB update....
                            Speaker(s)
                            Moderator
                            Ann Ebberts MS, PMP
                            CEO
                            AGA
                            Speaker
                            Stephen Billy
                            Senior Advisor
                            Office of Management and Budget

                              Tuesday, July 29, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

                              Tuesday, July 29, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

                              Stretch Break

                                  Tuesday, July 29, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

                                  Tuesday, July 29, 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM

                                  Sponsor Greetings/Break

                                      Tuesday, July 29, 11:35 AM - 12:25 PM

                                      Tuesday, July 29, 12:25 PM - 1:30 PM

                                      Awards Ceremony & Lunch Break
                                        Congratulations to this year's PDT Awards of Distinction Awardees! Today we will recognize the recipients of the Author Award, Educator Award, Relmond P. Van Daniker Government Transparency Award, New CGFMs, NextWave Financial Leadership Program Graduates, and AGA Chapter Annual Service Awards. Today is CGFM Day! If you are not yet a CGFM,... ...read more...
                                        Handout(s)

                                          Tuesday, July 29, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

                                          Tuesday, July 29, 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

                                          Sponsor Greetings/Break

                                              Tuesday, July 29, 2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

                                              Tuesday, July 29, 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM

                                              Stretch Break

                                                  Tuesday, July 29, 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM

                                                  T126: Closing Plenary Session: The Science of Happiness: Strategies for Feeling Better in Challenging Times
                                                    Dr. Santos will provide an overview of scientifically-validated strategies that government financial professionals can use to feel better— especially during challenging times. We'll explore strategies for changing behavior and thought patterns and regulating emotions. Learners will leave with strategies for challenging unhelpful thought patterns, generating more positive emotions, and handling... ...read more...
                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                    Speaker
                                                    Laurie Santos
                                                    Cognitive Scientist and Yale Professor
                                                    Yale University
                                                    Moderator
                                                    Mary Peterman MPA, CGFM, CPA
                                                    Director and Chief Financial Officer
                                                    Farm Credit Administration
                                                    Handout(s)