PD Week is the #1, CPD earning event for public sector financial management professionals at all stages of their career in Canada.
This year’s theme is “Share the vision. Shape the future.” Over the course of four themed days, you will get fresh perspectives on the big picture and drivers of public sector change – impacts of hybrid work models, AI, diversity, data security, modernization, collaborative tools and many others.
In addition to seeing inspiring, world-class keynote speakers, you will enjoy many networking opportunities and focused workshops led by recognized experts. These are guaranteed to provide important opportunities to engage in future looking conversations with presenters, colleagues, and other public sector professionals from all levels of government, and from across Canada.
Please join us at this year’s event as we bring some of the most sought-after experts together to discuss how the public sector is changing and what you can do professionally AND personally to thrive in unprecedented change. This means for your career as a financial management professional.
4 major themes
Speakers and sessions are again organized around four compelling themes to bring you practical information that is immediately useful – and insights on powerful trends that are transforming how we think, how we work, and how we bring productivity to the highest levels possible.
Choose practical and inspiring sessions in these four areas:
- Tuesday
- Day 1
Hot topics
Building extraordinary relationships, fiscal restraint, the A.I. paradox, Return to Office, and more.
- Wednesday
- Day 2
Excellence and evolution
Economic outlook, future of work, self-confidence, career development, Generative AI for finance professionals, values and ethics, strategies for engaging a multi-generational workforce and more.
World-class speakers
This event brings together an impressive and diverse line-up of keynote speakers and session presenters from across Canada and around the world representing all levels of the public sector – federal, provincial, and municipal.
Dynamic keynotes include:
- Annie Boudreau, Comptroller General of Canada,
- Dr. Ivan Joseph, award winning performance coach, leadership and cultural transformation expert,
- Melissa Sariffodeen, a sought after thought-leader on the future of education and work – and Co-Founder and CEO of Canada Learning Code, speaking on Unlocking Your Digital Potential: A New Model for Lifelong Learning,
- Riaz Meghji, a human connection expert, author, and accomplished broadcaster, speaking on Every Conversation Counts: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships,
- Dan Trommater, a celebrated magician and engagement speaker who helps organizations improve communication and promote collaboration at all levels – speaking on We’ve Always Done It That Way: Challenge Assumptions and Get Unstuck.
- And many others!
Who should attend
PD Week 2024 will be invaluable if you are involved with financial management, audit, or you have budget responsibilities.
Specifically:
- Public Sector CFOs
- Public Sector CIOs
- Comptrollers
- Financial Managers / Officers
- Treasurers
- HR Managers
- CPA or CIA designation holders
- Fraud Examiners
- Accountants / Auditors
- Program Managers / Directors
- Policy Analysts / Managers / Directors
- Those involved in financial IT transformation projects
- Public Sector managers with budgetary responsibilities
- Those with financial, accounting, procurement, or audit responsibility in the public sector
Post event recordings
Extend your learning opportunities
PD Week 2024 is a live in-person learning and networking event. In addition, all available recorded sessions to a select package can be accessed for 3 months post event. These recorded sessions are a convenient way to take advantage of the full breadth and depth of what PD Week has to offer with a flexible learn-at-your-own-pace conference package.
CPD eligible
The easiest and fastest way to earn your CPD credits
You can earn up to 44 hours of credits towards CPD certification with a 4-day On-Demand or All-Access Pass – the most credits for the least investment of time. All event sessions qualify. Many recorded sessions are available for 3-months post event – which means you can spread your CPD hours over two calendar years if necessary.
“I am so honored to be this year’s honorary chair of FMI. My first involvement with FMI PD week was when I joined the Federal Public Service back in 2009. I was a member of the FMI PD Week Organizing Committee for several years and always found it exhilarating to see all of our hard work and planning come to fruition and see our participants enjoy their session and networking.
On a personal note, FMI PD Week allows me to connect with so many of my Finance colleagues that I don’t get to see often and meet new Finance professionals. I always love attending the Human Dimension day as it allows me to reflect both personally and professionally.”
Darlene Bess
Honorary Chair, Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Finances, Results and Deliver Officer with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Big benefits
Content for this event is geared to professionals at all levels from junior to the most senior and experienced roles – across federal, provincial, and municipal sectors – ensuring you’ll find something relevant no matter where you are in your career arc.
Discover what skills you need to add to your personal wheelhouse for the foreseeable future
Network with like-minded financial management professionals at all stages in their career and from across the country
Learn from the most outstanding lineup of keynote speakers and session presenters ever delivered by PD Week in over 60 years
Diversity of learning material with tips, guidelines, and insights you can apply immediately