DFMI: Orlando
Mission‑Ready FM — Aligning People, Policy, and Technology for Measurable Outcomes
May 27 - 28, 2026  ·  Marriott World Center Hotel and Conference Center
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (ET)

2026 DFMI: Orlando


DFMI Orlando is sold out.

Please complete this form to be added to the waiting list.

To ensure fairness for all attendees, available spots are offered in the order requests are received.


Dates: May 27 - 28 | Pre-Conference: May 26

Our second event in the Defense Financial Management Institute (DFMI) 2026 series, DFMI Orlando!

Formerly known as the Professional Development Institute (PDI), this is our next chapter in defense financial excellence. DFMI is more than a single annual gathering—it’s a growing series of high-impact regional events designed to deliver career-long education, expertise, and excellence for financial managers working to secure our nation’s defense.

 

2026 Theme: Mission‑Ready FM — Aligning People, Policy, and Technology for Measurable Outcomes


Why DFMI?

  • Innovation: Aligning with our mission to advance national security through financial leadership and modernization.
  • Expanded Reach: Regional events like DFMI Huntsville and DFMI Orlando bring learning closer to home.
  • Focused Impact: Sessions tailored to today’s defense financial challenges—driving accountability, transformation, and strategic decision-making.

 

The DFMI event series is undergoing several exciting changes. With a new name and branding for all events, participants can expect a refreshed experience that features targeted sessions and expanded networking opportunities. These updates are designed to better serve the evolving needs of defense financial managers and foster greater engagement across the community. 

 

DFMI remains committed to delivering top-tier professional development. Attendees will continue to have opportunities to earn CPEs and connect with thought leaders, ensuring that the core value of career-long learning and expertise remains at the heart of every event.


There will be no concurrent, virtual option for DFMI events. SDFM may offer an on-demand version of some or all of the DFMI content at a later date, but as of now, there is no timeline for that product decided or announced.

DoW Event Waiver Now Signed & Available: 

We're pleased to confirm that the DoW Event Waiver has been signed and is now available for download directly on the DFMI page. 

Download it here: https://sdfm.org/event/dfmi-orlando/

For registration inquiries, please email the SDFM Education Team at education@sdfm.org for assistance.

Registration is sold out!


Pricing

On-Site Only: This registration tier is for on-site attendance only and does not include access to all recordings from the conference. Attendees have access to the recordings of the sessions they attended in person.

All Access: This registration tier includes access to all sessions onsite and to all recordings added to the SDFM On-Demand Library post the conference. 

Registration Type

Membership Status

On-Site Only

All Access

 

Standard

SDFM Member

$259

$409

Standard

Non-Member

$359

$509

Volunteer

Volunteer at DFMI Orlando

Be part of the team that brings DFMI Orlando to life. Volunteers play a critical role in supporting sessions, welcoming attendees, and ensuring a smooth on-site experience for the defense financial management community.

Volunteering is a great way to give back, build connections, and get more out of the conference—with complimentary on-site registration and opportunities to earn additional CPE credit while you serve.

Spots are limited and you must be an SDFM Member to be eligible to volunteer. Whether you’re helping in session rooms, supporting registration, or assisting with attendee experience, your time and expertise make a real impact. 

We are currently at capacity for Volunteers in Orlando.   

👉 Join the waitlist to volunteer at DFMI Orlando

Agenda
Tuesday, May 26
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This is a pre-conference mini-course offering available to all registered attendees. No additional registration needed - Sponsored by TekSouth
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This is a pre-conference mini-course offering available to all registered attendees. No additional registration needed. - Sponsored by Management Concepts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
This is a pre-conference mini-course offering available to all registered attendees. No additional registration needed - Sponsored by TekSouth
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Kick off your DFMI Orlando experience by joining fellow attendees for the Early Arrivals Pre-Conference Reception, generously sponsored by Navaide.
Wednesday, May 27
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 28
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
An engaging and informative Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) expert will share how the DCAA impacts the Department of Defense and the taxpayer.
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Speakers
Senior Vice President
Canady Leadership Group LLC
Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller)
Assistant Deputy Commandant for Resources, Programs and Resources
Deputy Comptroller, Program/Budget, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Chief of Staff and Deputy Comptroller, Budget and Appropriations Affairs, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Vice President, Public Sector Strategy
Celonis Inc.
Associate Provost of Learning Initiatives
George Mason University
Founder and CEO
weElevateIT
Professor
Warfighting Acquisition University
Senior FM System Advisor, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Professor
Warfighting Acquisition University (War U)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations
U.S. Air Force
Department of the Air Force, CIO, Assistant Secretary for Financial Management and Comptroller
Department of the Air Force
Director of Strategic Growth
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Financial Management Systems (DASN FMS), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller)
Senior Vice President
Canady Leadership Group LLC
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management and Comptroller), Department of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va
Deputy Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency
Defence Contract Audit Agency
Director, Data Engineering and Analytics
Navaide
Director of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
President
HumanTouch
Deputy Director, Business Operations, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Partner
Kearney & Company
Founder/Chief Executive Office
Canady Leadership Group LLC
Senior Vice President
Decision Lens
Associate Director, Data & Systems, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Deputy Assistant Secretary Navy (Financial Operations)
Department of the Navy
Managing Consultant
USSOCOM, Guidehouse Inc. Contract Support
Human Capital Branch Head, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (FM&C)
Asset Audit Remediation Branch Lead, Navy FMO
Director
Lynch Consultants
Owner / Federal Benefits Advisor
Burmeister Insurance and Financial Solutions
Deputy Assistant Secretary Army (Financial Operations & Information)
Department of the Army
Executive Director, Business Operations, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Assistant Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Director of Resource and Chief Financial Officer, Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
Director
Lynch Consultants, LLC
CFO and Comptroller
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
FM Product Director
Management Concepts
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)
Department of War
Director, Investment and Development Division Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management & Comptroller)
Senior Policy Advisor
Management Concepts
Contract Support
Guidehouse
Advisory Director
KPMG

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Hotels
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Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting DFMI: Orlando!
DFMI Gold Sponsors
DFMI Silver Sponsors
DFMI Bronze Sponsors
DFMI Lanyard Sponsor
DFMI Refreshment Sponsor
DFMI Volunteer Shirts Sponsor
DFMI Sustainability Sponsor
DFMI Early Arrivers Happy Hour
DFMI Lunch Day 1
DFMI Book Sponsorship
DFMI Photo Studio
LOCATION
Marriott World Center Hotel and Conference Center, 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
Location: Marriott World Center Hotel and Conference Center, 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL 32821