February 15 - 17, 2026 | Pinehurst, NC
Please join us for the spring conference in Pinehurst! The member and sponsor registrations will be released early December.
Registration deadline is January 19, 2025
Welcome to the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association (NCGFOA) Spring Conference held at the Pinehurst Resort.
Our commitment to professional development continues with a robust educational program designed to provide Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours and valuable training. Remember, the NCGFOA is your association, and we encourage each of you to engage actively in its growth and direction.
This conference is an excellent platform for sharing insights, fostering collaborations, and shaping the future of our profession. Should you wish to contribute your expertise to the planning of future events, we welcome you to approach any Board member with your ideas.
Enjoy the enriching sessions, networking opportunities, and the quaint Village of Pinehurst. Your dedication to the NCGFOA and to serving our communities is commendable and appreciated.
What is the cost of registration?
*NCGFOA requires membership of the association in order to register for conference. If you need to update your membership dues, please contact Karen Waddell.
**Registration costs are subject to increase after the registration cutoff date of January 19, 2026.
What is the hotel reservation deadline?
The reservation deadline to book a hotel room within the conference room block at Pinehurst is January 19th. However, please note that once the hotel room block fills up, we cannot guarantee a room at the advertised room block rate.
How much does a hotel room cost?
The room reservations within the conference room block are $269++ per night. There is a 10% resort fee added onto the room reservation.
What is included in the resort fee?
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
You must contact Taylor Bee by January 19 to receive a refund. All cancellations made after January 19 are non-refundable.
Yes, guests are welcome to attend the Sunday and Monday night receptions for a registration fee of $50 per person.
Can my guest play in the golf tournament?
Yes, your guest is welcome to play in the golf tournament. They will need to be registered as your guest for the conference at $50 and then registered for the tournament at $75.
Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 11:00AM | Pinehurst No. 5
Join us for the golf tournament on Pinehurst No. 5 to kick off the spring conference! There will be straight tee times starting at 11:00am on Sunday. The tournament will be a Scramble format. A box lunch will be provided on the course.
Registration for the golf tournament is $75. You will have the opportunity to register for the golf tournament during the overall conference registration. Guests are able to register for the golf tournament as well. Upon registration, you will receive an email to input your teammates (if applicable), otherwise you will be assigned a team.
Registration deadline is January 19, 2025.
The Association must receive written cancellation of your sponsorship, via e-mail to events@nclm.org, by January 19, to be eligible for a refund. Sponsorships cancelled after January 19 are nonrefundable.
What is the hotel reservation deadline?
The reservation deadline to book a hotel room within the conference room block at Pinehurst is January 19th. However, please note that once the hotel room block fills up, we cannot guarantee a room at the advertised room block rate.
Will I receive a list of attendees prior to conference?
An attendee list, including name and local government units, will be available one week out from the conference. It will be posted on the NCGFOA guidebook app.
What are the set-up and tear-down times?
Vendors can set up their booth on Sunday, February 15th 1:00-4:00PM and tear down is Tuesday, February 17th after 3:00PM.
Do I have to be a member of NCGFOA to sponsor the conference?
No. If you would like to sponsor the conference you do not have to be an associate member of NCGFOA. However, if you would simply like to attend the conference without sponsorship and you are not a government finance officer, an associate membership of NCGFOA is required. Please contact Karen Waddell for all membership questions.
What is included at the booth space in the exhibit hall?
All booth numbers will be assigned by the NCGFOA board of directors. The sponsor representatives will receive their booth assignments onsite upon conference check-in.
How much does it cost to add an additional representative?
It is $500 per person outside of the allotted complimentary registrations. Swapping out representatives per day under one registration is not permitted.
What should I do with my door prize?
If you would like to announce your door prize winner from the stage on Tuesday afternoon at the conclusion of the general session, please let the registration desk staff know by Tuesday morning.
The NC League of Municipalities is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding the NCLM’s administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact Vickie Miller at 919-715-8835 or vmiller@nclm.org.