Kansas Government Finance Officers Association
The Kansas Government Finance Officers Association (KSGFOA) partners with Wichita State University's Public Policy and Management Center to provide membership development and operational support for the Association. In addition, WSU staff provide conference planning, board support, marketing assistance and financial management support to the Association.
Learn more about Kansas Government Finance Officers Association here.
22nd Annual
Kansas Government Finance Officers Association (KSGFOA)
Public Finance Conference
Oct. 6- 8, 2021 | Embassy Suites, Olathe, KS
Register Now!The Kansas Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to present a series of workshops for those involved in the financial affairs of municipalities, counties, schools, state agencies, utilities and special authorities.
The conference is planned for in-person, however, if there are COVID or other protocols that need to be followed, a virtual format may be implemented. Conference fees will be redefined and appropriate refunds will be provided should it be necessary.
Topics this year include:
- Unplug & Connect- Nick Kittle Breakout
- State of the Economy
- Financial Recovery after 2020
- Communicating Financial Information
- Finance Director 101
- GASB 87
- Legislative Update and Changes
- Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Issues
- Leadership Lessons
- More to come....
Embassy Suites Kansas City/Olathe Hotel and Conference Center
10401 S Ridgeview Rd
Olathe, KS 66061(map)
Conference Rate: $149
Rate Code: Hotel reservation code will be available in April
Pre-Conference Session Half Day
Member rate: $75
Non-Member rate: $90
Budget Academy Pre-Conference Session Full Day
Member rate: $140
Non-Member rate: $170
Main Conference
Member rates: Early, early bird: $225 (through 6/4/21)
Early bird: $250 (through 9/6/21); Late: $275 (after 9/6/21)
Non-Member rates: Early, early bird: $300 (through 6/4/21)
Early bird: $325 (through 9/6/21); Late: $350 (after 9/6/21)
City and County Clerk rate: Registration up to conference is $225
Pre-conference attendance at member rate for both half and full day
Student rate: $35
Keynote Speaker:
Conference Schedule and Information
Sponsorships
At the KSGFOA conference, sponsors have opportunities to interface with attendees at vendor booths, social events, lunch and breaks, in addition to branding opportunities on conference materials of all types.
Scholarships
If you are not a member of KSGFOA or are a member who has never had the opportunity to attend the Annual Professional Conference, you can apply for a scholarship. The Board will sponsor up to 5 individuals. The scholarship for non-members will include a one-year KSGFOA membership and for members includes the conference registration. Applicants conference registration fees will be refunded if they are selected for scholarship.
Call for Presentations
You are invited to submit topic and speaker ideas or a presentation proposal for the conference. Proposals should include presentations on relevant topics for public finance professionals and consultants serving local and state governments across Kansas.
Proposals will be evaluated as they are received. Final submission date is May 7, 2021.
Award Nominations
KSGFOA will recognize an outstanding organization and/or individuals at the annual conference with the Innovation Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about these awards and nominate a recipient at the buttons below.
KSGFOA 2021 Innovation Award Application
Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Request for Accommodations
If you need to request special accommodations, please request at registration.
Become a Member of KSGFOA
Want to become a KSGFOA member? Check out this website http://ksgfoa.com/member.html
Conference Contact
Paula Downs
Staff Support, KSGFOA
Wichita State University Public Policy and Management Center
paula.downs@wichita.edu
(316) 978-6678