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Defense Financial Management Institute PDI 2026

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personNational draw
📅 27 May 2026 – 29 May 📍 Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, US ↗ 🏢 Society of Defense Financial Management (formerly ASMC) 🔁 annual

The PDI 2026 event (Professional Development Institute) by the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) brings together defense financial management professionals for training, education, and networking with industry partners.

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Venue

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Convention centre · 65,032 m² · 1 halls · ~10,000 people

A massive resort and convention center in Nashville, TN, featuring over 700,000 sq. ft. of meeting, convention, and exhibit space, including the 263,775 sq. ft. Ryman Exhibit Hall. It is known for its nine acres of indoor gardens, SoundWaves aquatic attraction, and over 2,800 guest rooms.

📍 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, US

Operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties

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Organizer

American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC)

Nonprofit · Alexandria, United States · Founded 1948

A professional organization dedicated to education and training in military comptrollership and financial management.

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Why people attend

To discover new technologies and services in defense financial management, network with industry partners, and explore solutions in a dedicated exhibit hall.

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Speakers

119 speakers at Defense Financial Management Institute PDI

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Maggie Cook

Author, CEO and Founder · Maggie's Salsa

"Overcome Any Adversity & Discover Your True Potential"

adversityleadershippersonal potential
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Rennie Rechel

Division Chief of Revolving Funds · Air Force Budget Operations Directorate (SAF/FMBO)

Bio

Rennie Rechel is the Division Chief of Revolving Funds at the Air Force Budget Operations Directorate (SAF/FMBO), leading a team of budget analysts and an accountant. She manages the $19.2 billion Air Force Working Capital Fund (AFWCF), which supports the budget formulation, execution and cash management of the critical functions such as Depot Maintenance, Wholesale and Retail Supply, Medical Dental, and the Air Force Military Academy. In addition, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) cash is included within the AFWCF cash balance. Prior to joining SAF/FMBO in April 2024, Rennie served as the Supply Management Chief at the Army Budget Office (ABO), managing the $9.8 billion Supply Management Activity budget and the Army Working Capital Fund's cash balance. Her extensive experience also includes five years at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) [OUSD(C)], where she held key roles such as Funds Control Analyst for $47 billion in Defense-wide programs and Cash Analyst for working capital funds. She also served as the Overseas Contingency Operations Analyst. Rennie holds an MBA and an Executive MPA from Syracuse University, and a BSBA from the University of Phoenix.

defense financial managementworking capital fundbudget operations
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"From MOCAS to ERP: Maximizing Contract Entitlements for Seamless Financial Management"

contract pay processingERP integrationfinancial management
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"From MOCAS to ERP: Maximizing Contract Entitlements for Seamless Financial Management"

contract pay processingERP integrationfinancial management
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Doug Poggi

Senior Manager · Deloitte

"Using RPA to Automate Financial Use Cases"

RPAfinancial automationdata processing
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Robert (Bob) Simmons

Specialist Leader · Deloitte

"Using RPA to Automate Financial Use Cases"

RPAfinancial automationdata processing
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David Doane

Senior Instructor · Management Concepts, Inc

"The FM Data Strategist: Driving Audit Readiness and Decision Support Without Becoming a Data Analyst"

data strategyaudit readinessfinancial management
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Cassandra Madden

Director · Dept of Navy Financial Management Data & Digital Transformation

"The FM Data Strategist: Driving Audit Readiness and Decision Support Without Becoming a Data Analyst"

data strategyaudit readinessfinancial management
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Cody Ferguson

Principal Architect for Data and AI · Accenture Federal Services

"The FM Data Strategist: Driving Audit Readiness and Decision Support Without Becoming a Data Analyst"

data strategyaudit readinessfinancial management
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Negacy D. Hailu

Manager Data Scientist · KPMG LLP

"Transforming financial process through intelligent automation using LLMs and Computer vision technologies"

AIdocument extractioncomputer vision
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Rahul Gupta

Senior Vice President · Li & Fung India

"Agentic Automation and the Pursuit of a Clean Audit: Redefining Risk in Defense Financial Management"

global tradesupply chain resiliencetextile sourcing

Also speaking at Fierce Biotech Week, Bharat Tex

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Nicole Otero

Automation Portfolio Owner · Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller (FM&C)

"Agentic Automation and the Pursuit of a Clean Audit: Redefining Risk in Defense Financial Management"

agentic automationauditrisk management
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David Ehrlich

Managing Director · Groundswell

"Agentic Automation and the Pursuit of a Clean Audit: Redefining Risk in Defense Financial Management"

agentic automationauditrisk management
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Niki Lizarraga

Special Advisor and Senior Program Manager · Significance, Inc.

"Agentic Automation and the Pursuit of a Clean Audit: Redefining Risk in Defense Financial Management"

agentic automationauditrisk management
E

Erica Mehm

President · Iberia Advisory

"Turning Audit Pain into Audit Power: Data-Driven Approaches for Lasting Readiness"

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Andrea Fisher

DoD Account Executive · Celonis

"Turning Audit Pain into Audit Power: Data-Driven Approaches for Lasting Readiness"

auditprocess intelligencedata-driven

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Frequently asked questions

When is Defense Financial Management Institute PDI?+
Defense Financial Management Institute PDI takes place on 27 May 2026 to 29 May 2026.
Where is Defense Financial Management Institute PDI held?+
Defense Financial Management Institute PDI is held at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, US.
Who organises Defense Financial Management Institute PDI?+
Defense Financial Management Institute PDI is organised by Society of Defense Financial Management (formerly ASMC).
How often is Defense Financial Management Institute PDI held?+
Defense Financial Management Institute PDI is held annual.

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