Professional Development Institute

SDFM –Professional Development Institute!

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is SDFM’s premier training event, uniting Defense financial managers from both the public and private sectors to enhance their skills, share best practices, and address the complex challenges of today’s fiscal environment. PDI offers attendees the over 125 educational session to select from, a wide range of networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall featuring over 75 exhibitors. 

Mark your calendars now to attend SDFM’s PDI in New Orleans from May 28-30, 2025!

SDFM has obtained the Waiver from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) for PDI 2025, signed by Michael McCord, Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).

Why Attend:

• Network, network, network with the 5500+ in-person attendees or the 2500+ virtual attendees, or both!
• Engage with thought leaders, industry experts, and fellow financial managers. 
• Empowering yourself to learn how to tackle fiscal challenges while advancing your professional development within the Defense financial management field.

PDI 2025 Pricing

Member	Fiscally Responsible (ends April 15)	Standard
	$749	$849
	$549	$599
Non-Member
	$849	$949
	$649	$699

Continue Learning – PDI 2024 Session Recordings

• Recordings available through February 1, 2025
• To Access – download or go to your ShoApp on your Android/Apple Device or access on your desktop
• Login using the email address you used to register for the event
• Event Password: 2024PDI (case sensitive)

PDI On-Demand

Did you miss PDI this year but want to watch all the sessions? You can purchase the PDI On-Demand bundle now and earn over 140 CPEs.

• All-Access Member Pass – $549 – Purchase Now
• All-Access Nonmember Pass – $649 – Purchase Now

About PDI

PDI is SDFM’s largest annual event and takes place in various cities across the nation over three days. PDI is strategically aligned with the five strategic goals of the DoD FM Strategy. In 2024 over 8000 professionals came together for PDI to enhance their knowledge, skills, and best practices to tackle today’s fiscal challenges.

Certification and Continuing Education

SDFM is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and offers NASBA CPE credit for many of the conference sessions. PDI offers more than enough CPEs to recertify for CDFM and DFMCP Certifications. CPEs can be earned through in-person sessions, live-streamed virtual sessions, and recorded content available post-event.