Program/Budget Summit

P/BS: Register Now & Get Ready: Be one of the first 50 to register and receive a gift voucher! 

In its third year, SDFM’s Program/Budget Summit (P/BS) will dig into five key imperatives for defense financial management professionals in 2025, including:

• PPBE Reform
• Audit Readiness
• Budget Transitions
• Financial Management Strategy
• Defense/Veterans Healthcare Financial Management

This year’s event will bring P/BS to more defense financial managers than in the past as we’ve added a virtual livestream registration option. Let’s make it the more the merrier January 16, 2025! 

Special thanks to this year’s presenting sponsor, Lynch Consultants.  

Thanks to registration sponsor, RMA Associates, the first 50 people to register to attend P/BS in-person will receive a $5 voucher for the Mark Center Market. Should you need a little afternoon boost, hydration, or otherwise – they’ve got you covered. Details on the voucher redemption will be communicated to those select 50 shortly before the event.  

If you’re in the greater DC area, we hope you’ll join us in-person and stay for the networking reception immediately following P/BS, included in your ticket.  

SDFM’s Program/Budget Summit is an annual one-day, in-person education and networking event that brings together leaders from both government and industry to discuss the key issues shaping the future of defense financial management. The Summit, held every January in the Washington, D.C. area, serves as a platform for professionals to gain insights into the latest challenges and opportunities in program and budget execution, forecast the implications of policy changes, and share innovations in resource management.

Speakers include top-level decision-makers from the Department of Defense and leading private-sector experts who drive the strategic direction for defense budgeting and financial accountability. Panel discussions offer a collaborative environment for attendees to exchange ideas, foster professional development, and strengthen their network of peers and leaders. 

Who Should Attend?

The event is a must for anyone who wants to successfully navigate the complexities of DFM in 2025.

The P/BS is a powerhouse of insights from top leaders in defense financial management. You’ll hear fresh ideas, network with peers, forge partnerships all while gaining a deeper understanding of the key issues facing the DFM community in 2025. 

Questions? Reach out to our education team at Education@sdfm.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available. Contact Sabrina Sheth at Sponsorship@sdfm.org.