2025 GFOAT Fall Conference
November 19-21, 2025 • Embassy Suites, Denton
Welcome!
Conference Scholarships
Two scholarships are awarded annually for each Spring Institute and the Fall Conference. The Scholarships are for current governmental employees in the financial area who intend to continue to progress professionally in the field of government finance. If you are not currently a member of the GFOAT and receive a scholarship, the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee will also provide a one-year membership to GFOAT. GFOAT pays the conference registration fee, lodging, and travel expenses. Applications must be submitted to scholarship@gfoat.org.
Continuing Education Credit
All sessions do not require prerequisites.
- CPE/CEU Credit: You will earn a maximum of 15 hours of CPE/CEU credit by attending a GFOAT Preconference and the entire Fall Conference. GFOAT is a sponsor of continuing professional education with the Texas State Boards of Public Accountancy (TSBPA). State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
- CGFO Credit: You will earn a maximum of 15 hours of credit by attending the entire Fall Conference. GFOAT has final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CGFO credit.
Conference App
Be sure to download the conference mobile app ahead of time. On the mobile app, you can view the schedule, make a personalized schedule, look up attendees and sponsors. Printed programs will not be available. An email will be sent to registrants before the conference with information on how to download the app.
Handouts
All available handouts will be posted here.
Meeting Accommodations/Dietary Restrictions
Meeting accommodations requests such as dietary restrictions must be submitted to Lavern Gaines by October 27.
Attire
The conference attire is CASUAL so please plan for comfort. Be sure to bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions, in the event the meeting rooms are cold.
Bruce Testa Golf Tournament
We’re excited to invite you to the Bruce Testa / GFOAT Semi-Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, November 19, at Wildhorse Golf Club, Robson Ranch (9448 Ed Robson Circle, Denton, TX 76207). The tournament will begin with an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start.
Tournament Details:
- Entry Fee: $75 per player
- 4 Par 3 Contests
- Long Drive Contest (Men’s and Women’s divisions)
- Bubba Drive and Tiger Drive on Par 5 (second shot from 100 yards) – $20 per team
- Par is Your Friend (no mulligans)
Registration:
To reserve your spot, contact Tony Sekaly at tony.sekaly@texasclass.com or call/text 713-502-8575.
Please note: The tournament is limited to 48 players, so early registration is encouraged!
REGISTRATION
The pre-conference registration fee is included with your full conference registration. Registered attendees must choose a pre-conference option during the registration process to be admitted into the session. Registered attendees are automatically included in the evening Wednesday social event. Adult guest of registered attendees must pay the $50 guest ticket fee.
| Full Conference | By October 27 | After October 27 |
|---|---|---|
| GFOAT Members* | $550 | $625 |
| GFOAT Non-Members | $675 | $675 |
| GFOAT Non-Sponsoring Registrants | $1000 | $1500 |
*Membership applications must be submitted by October 20, and it will take 3-business days to process from the time of submission. You will not be able to register at the member rate until your membership application is fully processed. Visit our membership page for details.
Sponsor Registration
Please be sure to register online to secure your spot at the conference. Please choose the “sponsor comp” option to use your complimentary registration benefits.
GFOAT Non-Sponsoring Registrants
This registration fee applies to companies attending the conference to engage with attendees without sponsoring the GFOAT organization.
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
If you are registered for the conference and/or purchased social event guest tickets and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $100 cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received by October 27. No refunds will be issued after October 27.
HOTEL
Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center is located at 3100 Town Center Trail, Denton, TX 76201. The hotel has extended a $170 per night group rate based on single/double occupancy for nights of November 17-20, 2025. The cutoff date is October 27 or until the block is full, whichever comes first.
Overflow Hotel
We are pleased to share that GFOAT has secured an overflow hotel at Home2 Suites by Hilton, located at 3125 Heritage Trail, Denton, Texas 76201, for your convenience. A special rate of $154 per night (single or double occupancy) is available. To make a reservation, please click here or call 1-940-208-0911 and mention the GFOAT Overflow Block to receive the discounted rate. The reservation cutoff date is Tuesday, October 28, or until the room block is full—whichever comes first. Do not delay as the block can sell out prior to the deadline and rooms are limited.
BOOK HOTEL NOWBeware of Housing Poachers
Please be aware of housing poachers if contacted about booking hotel rooms for the 2025 GFOAT Fall Conference. The only GFOAT-endorsed hotel for this event is Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center and the Home2 Suites by Hilton. Please note we are NOT working with any other companies to provide housing. If you receive any pirating emails or calls, please refer them to Lavern Gaines.