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From PDI to DFMI: A New Era in Defense Financial Excellence

Introducing DFMI: The Next Chapter in Defense Financial Excellence

We’re excited to announce the rebranding of SDFM’s flagship event—formerly known as the Professional Development Institute (PDI)—to the Defense Financial Management Institute (DFMI).

DFMI is more than a single annual gathering—it’s a growing series of high-impact regional events designed to deliver career-long education, expertise, and excellence for financial managers working to secure our nation’s defense.

Introducing DFMI: The Next Chapter in Defense Financial Excellence
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Events

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Process Intelligence Day: Public Sector

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July 14

WEBINAR: Military Disbursing Operations – Why We Need to ‘Follow the Money’

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September 9-10, 2026

2026 Data Analytics & Decision Support Conference

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SDFM Launches New CDFM-H Credential to Strengthen Defense Healthcare Financial Management

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About SDFM

SDFM is the non-profit educational and professional organization that helps to bridge the gap between the office and the battlefield, while supporting transformation in the defense financial management sector.

We have connected people, solutions, and ideas to the defense financial management community for 75 years.

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Apr 2, 2026

Fireside Chat with Tom Harker and Rich Brady
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Mar 23, 2026

Make Every Moment Count: How SDFM Is Supporting the Next Generation of Defense Financial Leaders
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May 6, 2026

SDFM Expands Certification Portfolio with New Defense Healthcare Finance Credential (CDFM-H)
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Nov 24, 2025

SDFM Announces Endowed Scholarship from Hon. Robert Hale to Support CDFM Program
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Oct 31, 2025

Introducing DFMI: The Next Chapter in Defense Financial Excellence
May 6, 2026

SDFM Expands Certification Portfolio with New Defense Healthcare Finance Credential (CDFM-H)
Apr 2, 2026

Fireside Chat with Tom Harker and Rich Brady
Mar 23, 2026

Make Every Moment Count: How SDFM Is Supporting the Next Generation of Defense Financial Leaders
Nov 24, 2025

SDFM Announces Endowed Scholarship from Hon. Robert Hale to Support CDFM Program
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Oct 31, 2025

Introducing DFMI: The Next Chapter in Defense Financial Excellence