Elevating Financial Management Decisions in the Age of Data and AI
Co-located and co-sponsored with NDIA’s Emerging Technologies for Defense and Conference September 8-10, 2026 – Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Note: The conference core dates are September 9–10, 2026. A classified session will be offered through the NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Defense and Conference on September 8 at a separate location.
Government and corporate leaders across defense financial management convene at the Data Analytics & Decision Support (DA/DS) Conference to explore how data, analytics, and generative AI are reshaping the financial decision-making landscape.
As financial leaders are increasingly called upon to influence enterprise strategy, DA/DS focuses on how comptrollers, CFOs, and financial managers securely, and effectively leverage their seat at the table. The conference examines how data-driven insight, strong governance, and emerging technologies enable better, faster, and more defensible decisions in a rapidly evolving defense environment.
Through expert-led discussions and real-world examples, DA/DS highlights how organizations are reimagining financial management processes, modernizing PPBE, and applying advanced analytics and AI to drive transformation, operational excellence, and mission impact.
What You’ll Explore
- The evolving role of the comptroller, CFO, and financial manager as strategic decision partners
- How enterprise-level data governance, integrity, and relevance enable trusted insights
- Applying analytics and AI to PPBE and other core defense financial processes
- Reimagining decision support in an era of generative AI and increasing complexity
- Bridging financial expertise and analytics to support enterprise transformation
Who Should Attend
Financial Management and Analytics Professionals
- Business analysts, data analysts, data scientists, and financial managers
- Professionals seeking practical insight into how analytics are applied across defense financial processes
Senior Financial Leaders
- Comptrollers, CFOs, and financial managers in government and industry
- Leaders looking to adopt proven techniques and methodologies shaping defense finance today
Executives and Decision Makers
- Senior leaders responsible for enterprise strategy and investment decisions
- Executives seeking to further leverage analytics to inform complex, high-stakes decisions
Emerging and Aspiring Analytics Professionals
- Individuals looking to build or expand analytics skills
- Professionals interested in how organizations are integrating analytics across defense financial management
A Connected Experience
DA/DS is co-located and co-sponsored with NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Defense and Conference, September 8-10, 2026 I Walter E. Washington Convention Center, creating a unique opportunity to connect financial decision support, analytics, and emerging technologies in one integrated experience. Attendees gain access to broader perspectives, shared insights, and cross-disciplinary conversations that reflect how innovation is shaping the future of defense.
Before You Register
Before You Register
All attendees must create an NDIA account before registering. If you do not already have an account, you will be prompted to create one before accessing the registration system. Registration rates follow NDIA’s standard pricing structure, with separate rates for government and industry participants.
Please note: NDIA charges a non-refundable 3% Administration and Technology fee on all credit card transactions. To avoid fees, please consider NDIA’s no-cost payment option eCheck. The eCheck payment option is available for all NDIA orders. Virginia is controlling law for all transactions.
Cancellations and substitution requests must be made in writing, via email to education@sdfm.org. Cancellations for full symposium registration categories received on or before August 24, 2026, will receive a refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for this conference after August 24, 2026. Refunds will not be given for no-shows; if an attendee shows a balance and does not attend the conference, they will be invoiced for payment.
Substitutions for this conference are always welcome in lieu of cancellations!
Registration Access Codes: Certain registration categories require an access code. More information is included below.
Speaker Registration: Speakers will receive separate speaker instructions with registration information.
Registration Categories and Rates: See the registration categories and rates details below.
Registration Categories and Rates
Industry (Corporate) Member
| Registration Type | Early Bird (June 22–July 14) | Regular (July 15–August 25) | Late/Onsite (August 26–Conference End) |
| Full Conference | $945 | $1,045 | $1,150 |
| One-Day – Wednesday Only | $498 | $546 | $598 |
| One-Day – Thursday Only | $498 | $546 | $598 |
Industry (Corporate) Non-Member
| Registration Type | Early Bird | Regular | Late/Onsite |
| Full Conference | $1,135 | $1,255 | $1,380 |
| One-Day – Wednesday Only | $597 | $655 | $720 |
| One-Day – Thursday Only | $597 | $655 | $720 |
Academia
| Registration Type | Early Bird | Regular | Late/Onsite |
| Full Conference | $715 | $787 | $866 |
| One-Day – Wednesday Only | $330 | $362 | $399 |
| One-Day – Thursday Only | $330 | $362 | $399 |
U.S. Government (Federal Civilian and DoD)
| Registration Type | Rate |
| Full Conference | $250 |
| One-Day – Wednesday Only | $125 |
| One-Day – Thursday Only | $125 |
Foreign/Allied Government
| Registration Type | Early Bird | Regular | Late/Onsite |
| Full Conference | $715 | $787 | $866 |
| One-Day – Wednesday Only | $330 | $362 | $399 |
| One-Day – Thursday Only | $330 | $362 | $399 |
Active Duty Military
| Registration Type | Rate |
| Full Conference | Complimentary |
Registration Access Codes
Certain registration categories require an access code.
- Industry (Corporate) Members: Contact the SDFM Membership Department at membership@sdfm.org to request the member access code. SDFM staff will verify your membership status before providing the code.
- Active Duty Military: Contact the SDFM Education Department at education@sdfm.org to request the active duty access code.
Speaker Registration
Speakers will receive separate speaker instructions with registration information.
Note: The conference core dates are September 9–10, 2026. A classified session will be offered through the NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Defense and Conference on September 8 at a separate location.
Questions?
For registration questions, please contact the SDFM team at education@sdfm.org.
