Conferences & Events

WGFOA Spring Conference 2026

Waterfront Hotel, Oshkosh
April 23-24, 2026
Theme: Creative Funding for the Future

WGFOA Fall Conference 2026

Held Virtually via Zoom
September 24-25, 2026
Theme: Managing Risk

WGFOA Winter Conference 2026

Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells
December 3-4, 2026
Theme: Accounting

Call For WGFOA Winter Conference Speakers

The Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association (WGFOA) invites proposals for presentations at the 2026 Winter Conference in the Wisconsin Dells. This year’s conference (themed “Accounting”) will focus on strengthening technical governmental accounting knowledge, improving compliance, and enhancing financial reporting practices across Wisconsin.

Target Audience: Municipal and county finance officers, comptrollers, treasurers, auditors, administrators, and related public sector accounting professionals across Wisconsin.

Proposal Submission Requirements:

  • Session title and 2–3 paragraph description
  • Speaker name(s), title, organization, and biography
  • Clear learning objectives (2–3)
  • Indication of session format (presentation, panel, interactive workshop)
  • Confirmation of availability for December 3–4, 2026

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026Submit Your Conference Speaker Proposal

GFOA  National Conference Locations

    • Chicago, Illinois, June 28-July 1, 2026

Join Us At the National GFOA for Cocktails and Conversations!
Join us for a mix and mingle with other Wisconsin GFOA members for an exclusive evening reception during the National GFOA Conference on Sunday, June 28th from 6:30-8:30PM at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant.
Event Highlights:

      • No cost to attend
      • Exclusive gathering for Wisconsin GFOA members
      • Relaxed, social atmosphere to unwind after conference sessions
      • Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served
      • Networking with fellow finance professionals from across the state

On behalf of WGFOA, we look forward to seeing you there: RSVP to reserve your spot today!
Registration closes June 21st.

    • New Orleans, Louisiana, June 6-9, 2027

 

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