Professional Development Institute
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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 sessions to select from, a wide range of networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall featuring over 85 exhibitors.
Mark your calendars now to attend SDFM’s PDI in New Orleans from May 28-30, 2025!
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.
Event Location
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
PDI 2025 Pricing
| Member | Fiscally Responsible (ends April 15) | Standard |
| In-Person | $749 | $849 |
| Virtual | $549 | $599 |
| Non-Member | ||
| In-Person | $849 | $949 |
| Virtual | $649 | $699 |
Housing Information
After completing your PDI registration, you will receive a confirmation that includes a hotel booking link. Please use this link to reserve your guestroom at the PDI rate. Do not contact the hotels directly, as reservations must be made through the provided link. The special group rate for the PDI in New Orleans is $179.00 plus tax.
SDFM’s 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.
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.