GFOAT Fall 2026 Conference

WELCOME!

Join us in Corpus Christi for the 2026 GFOAT Fall Conference! We’re bringing together government finance professionals from across the state for a few days of great sessions, practical ideas, valuable connections, and plenty of fun.

You’ll have opportunities to learn from experts, swap ideas with colleagues, and visit with vendors who understand the work you do. And when the sessions wrap up, enjoy Corpus Christi’s sunny beaches, Gulf seafood, and laid-back coastal atmosphere—plus a special evening of food and music aboard the iconic USS Lexington.

Conference Scholarships

Two scholarships are awarded annually for each Spring Institute and the Fall Conference. If you are interested in applying, click here.

Bruce Testa Golf Tournament

We’re excited to invite you to the Bruce Testa / GFOAT Semi-Annual Golf Tournament on October 14. GFOAT Golf outing will be held at Lozano Golf Center, located at 4401 Old Brownsville Rd, Central City, TX. The tournament will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start.

Tournament Details:

  • 18-hole Blue Heron Course
  • 4 Person Scramble – Par is your friend
  • Entry fee: $55.00 – includes golf cart, green fee, and range balls
  • 4 Par 3 contest
  • Long Drive Contest for Men & Women
  • Tiger and Bubba Drive – $20.00 per team
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team prizes
  • Prizes for Last Place Team

Golf Registration:
To reserve your spot, contact Tony Sekaly at tony.sekaly@texasclass.com or call/text 713-502-8575.

Continuing Education Credit

The GFOAT Fall Conference brings together government finance professionals from across Texas for timely education, practical ideas, and opportunities to connect with colleagues and industry experts. Sessions will explore current issues, emerging trends, and best practices in governmental accounting, financial management, leadership, and public-sector operations.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Identify current trends, standards, and emerging issues impacting governmental finance and accounting.
  • Apply practical strategies and best practices to strengthen budgeting, financial management, internal controls, and organizational processes.
  • Enhance leadership, communication, and professional skills to better serve their organizations and communities.

All sessions do not require prerequisites. 

Conference App

Be sure to download the conference mobile app in advance. 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.

Meeting Accommodations/Dietary Restrictions

Meeting accommodations requests, such as dietary restrictions, must be submitted to Tristan Gideon by September 30.

Attire

This conference is CASUAL, but flight-deck-approved attire is approved! Think jeans, comfortable shoes, bomber jackets, and anything else that keeps you relaxed and ready for takeoff. You’ll also receive a conference T-shirt to wear on the first day. Meeting rooms can sometimes feel more Arctic than Gulf Coast, so bring a sweater or light jacket to stay cool-but-cozy while you soak up the knowledge.

Diamond Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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