Digital PDI Agenda

Digital PDI 2025 Agenda

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM

Opening General Session

8:50 AM – 9:00 AM

Break

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

From MOCAS to ERP: Maximizing Contract Entitlements for Seamless Financial Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Business Acumen for Better Outcomes

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

The Modern Day FM

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Leadership Perspectives: The Power of Influence and Motivation

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

DoD Audit Success Stories

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

PPBE Reform Impacts on Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCFs)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Tips & Tricks

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM

Break

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

The Application of Federal Ethics Rules to the Use of Social Media

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

Building Resilient Teams: Tackling Burnout and Driving Mission Success in DoD Financial Management

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

Databricks as Building Blocks: Program/Budget Best Practices in DoD

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

USCG PCS Modernization: Advancing Security, Transparency, Efficiency, and Auditability in Permanent Change of Station

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

Power BI for Financial Managers: Turning Financial Data Into Action

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

A Path to Financial Statement Auditability with AI

10:10 AM – 11:10 AM

Fresh Perspectives from Tina Pierce, OUSD (C) DCFO

11:10 AM – 11:20 AM

Break

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

G-Invoicing Unlocked: Transforming DoD Financial Management for the Future

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

Facilitating DoD Audit 2028 through Structured Requirements, Contracts, and AI Optimization

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

Navy's ERP Modernization

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM): What is ICAM? What Do I Need to Know as a Financial Management (FM) Leader?

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

Advancing Budget Reconciliation with Automation and Process Integration

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

How DoD and the Services Are Preparing for Implementing Emerging Technologies (Blockchain, AI, and Robotics) at Scale To Improve Defense Financial Management Practices in Support of the Warfighter

11:20 AM – 12:20 PM

DoD’s Financial Management AI Journey

12:20 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Afternoon Keynote

2:00 PM -2:10 PM

Break

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

The Long and Winding Road to ERP Modernization Part Deux

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

Exercise Your Brain for Powerful Problem Solving

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

A Data-driven Approach to Audit

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

No -Code, All Impact: Building Smarter Financial Tools with Dataverse and Power Platform

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

Achieving Real Results with Artificial (Intelligence) Tools

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

Persuasive Reasons for Sustaining a Clean Audit Opinion

2:10 PM – 3:10 PM

Treasury Transformation: Leveraging Automation to Revolutionize Finance and Accounting

3:10 PM – 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Closing Keynote – Leading with Purpose: Building Agility and Accountability in Defense Financial Management

SDFM Connect: From Digital to Dialogue

You’re invited to an exclusive in-person networking event hosted by SDFM. Enjoy meaningful conversation, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with peers from across the defense financial management community. Free for SDFM members. Registration required. Space is limited.