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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 [email protected].

Continuing Education Credit

All sessions do not require prerequisites.

• CPE/CEU Credit: You will earn a maximum of 18 hours of CPE/CEU credit by attending the entire Spring 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 18 hours of credit by attending the entire Spring 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 April 1.

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.

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 $100 guest ticket fee.

Full Conference	By March 11	After March 11
GFOAT Members*	$550	$625
GFOAT Non-Members	$675	$675

*Membership applications must be submitted by March 11, 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.

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 March 11. No refunds will be issued after March 11.

HOTEL

Hotel Accommodations

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is located at 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, 78665. The hotel has extended a $215 per night group rate plus a $10 resort fee based on single/double occupancy for dates of April 6-7, 2025. The cutoff date is March 11 or until the block is full, whichever comes first.

KALAHARI ROOMS INFORMATION

Kalahari room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15%) in effect at the time of check out.  Kalahari shall provide as run of house accommodations a room with two beds or a room with one bed plus a sofa sleeper based upon the number of guests sharing the room to a maximum of four people. Room types cannot be guaranteed and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.  When adding additional guests to any room style beyond which is established for that style’s base pricing there will be an additional occupancy charge (currently $50.00 per person per night) in addition to the base price. 

A sleeping room block does not guarantee sleeping rooms will be next to each other.

Deposit policy for individual reservations:  One night (plus tax) at the time the reservation is made. Cancellation policy for individual reservations:  72 hours, or more, prior to arrival to receive full refund less $30.00 processing fee.  Less than 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival forfeits entire deposit.

Please book your room. Do not delay as the block can sell out prior to the deadline and rooms are limited.

Beware of Housing Poachers

Please be aware of housing poachers if contacted about booking hotel rooms for the 2025 GFOAT Spring Conference. The only GFOAT-endorsed hotel for this event is Kalahari Resorts and Conventions at 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, 78665. 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.