January 22, 2026
Time: 8:00am ET – 6:30pm ET (Full-Day Summit followed by reception)
Location: Carahsoft Headquarters, Reston, VA
Format: In-person, one-day event
CPE Credits Available: 6
Cost to Attend: $179 for members/$239 for nonmembers
The SDFM Strategy and Resources Summit is a premier annual one-day, in-person event that brings together senior leaders from government and industry to advance financial readiness across the defense enterprise. Tailored for professionals in defense financial management, including budget and program execution experts, audit and compliance specialists, and strategic resource advisors—the summit focuses on aligning financial strategy with mission outcomes.
Through expert-led panels and interactive sessions, attendees gain actionable insights into key areas such as audit readiness and success, health program financing, strategic resource allocation, and budget transitions. The summit emphasizes forward-looking approaches to optimizing defense resources, enhancing fiscal agility, and strengthening financial decision-making in support of national security objectives.
Who Should Attend
This summit is tailored for professionals who influence or execute financial strategy within the defense enterprise, including:
- Senior Defense Financial Managers and Analysts
- Budget and Program Execution Experts
- Audit and Compliance Specialists
- Strategy and Policy Advisors
- Government and Industry Stakeholders in DoD Financial Operations
Whether you’re shaping policy, driving audit readiness, or managing budget transitions, this event offers insights and connections critical to your role.
Content Highlights
Programming will focus on current and emerging priorities in defense financial management. Attendees will receive 6.0 CPE credits.
The Strategy and Resource Summit Agenda:*
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration Opens, Coffee and Networking |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote Session |
| 10:10 AM – 11:10 AM | Breakout Session 1/Breakout Session 2 |
| 11:10 AM – 11:30 AM | Networking Break |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Breakout Session 3/Breakout Session 4 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Breakout Session 5/Breakout Session 6 |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Breakout Session 7/Breakout Session 8 |
| 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Networking Break |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking Reception |
*Additional schedule and sessions details to follow
Why Attend
- Gain Strategic Insights into evolving priorities and reforms impacting defense financial management
- Strengthen Audit Readiness through shared best practices and lessons learned
- Network with Senior Leaders from government and industry during dedicated breaks and an evening reception
- Explore Innovative Solutions in the exhibit hall and connect with key decision-makers shaping the future of defense finance
Participants will benefit from high-impact programming, best practices, and networking with key decision-makers. This is your opportunity to stay ahead of change, influence outcomes, and build relationships that matter.
Questions
education@sdfm.org
