Co-located with NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Conference
September 9-10, 2026 | Washington, DC
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!
Elevating Financial Management Decisions in the Age of Data and AI
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 with NDIA’s Emerging Technologies Conference, 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.
