Attendee Information

Plan your time with CSMFO by reviewing the below information to help plan your conference experience.

Pre-Conference Sessions

View all Pre-Conference session information online here. Downloadable session overview sheets are available here for your reference. All pre-conference sessions require an additional registration.

• Pre-Conference A - Charting the Automation Trail:  Practical AI & RPA for Finance Teams
• Pre-Conference B - Public Procurement Essentials:  What’s in Your Toolbelt?
• Pre-Conference C - Getting to Yes:  Communicating Up, Down, and Across for Success
• Pre-Conference D - Public Speaking for Finance Professionals
• Pre-Conference E - From Theory to Practice – Internal Controls in Action:  A Live Demonstration Experience
• Pre-Conference F - Digging Deeper:  Muni Bonds in Today’s Financial Landscape

Concurrent Sessions

The current list of concurrent sessions is available here.

Justification Letter

A template letter is available for download here to aid in outlining the value your attendance at the 2026 CSMFO Annual Conference will provide.

Parking information

The Palm Springs Convention Center has (2) parking lots. The Andreas Lot (located off East Andreas Rd) and the East Parking Lot (located off Avenida Caballeros). Parking is $10 per day in both lots and there will be QR code signs to scan for payment.

Schedule at a Glance

View the Schedule at a Glance below, also available as a download here.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Pre-Conference Sessions (separate registration required)
• 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Golf (separate registration required)
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pickle Ball (separate registration required)
• 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration Open

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

• 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Registration Open
• 8:30 am – 9:45 am Conference Orientation for First-Time Attendees, Membership Benefits
• 8:30 am – 9:45 am Concurrent Sessions
• 8:30 am – 10:00 am Exhibit Hall Open
• 10:00 am Conference Opening Session
• 10:15 am – 11:15 am Featured Speaker – Melissa Stockwell
• 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Concurrent Sessions
• 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
• 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
• 3:00 pm – 6:15 pm Exhibit Hall Open
• 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Exhibitor Reception, Exhibit Hall

Thursday, February 26, 2026

• 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
• 8:00 am – 9:00 am Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open
• 9:00 am – 10:15 am Featured Speaker – Michael Coleman & Friends
• 10:30 am – 11:45 am Concurrent Sessions
• 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch
• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Dessert
• 11:30 am – 3:15 pm Exhibit Hall Open
• 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm Concurrent Sessions
• 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Volunteer Recognition Event
• 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Thursday Night Event

Friday, February 27, 2026

• 7:30 am – 10:30 am Registration Open
• 7:30 am – 8:30 am Chapter Networking Breakfast
• 8:30 am – 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions
• 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Featured Speaker – Christopher Thornberg, Beacon Economics