July 19-21 | Wilmington, NC
Please join us July 19-21 in Wilmington for the summer conference! Member registration and sponsor registration will open late April/early May.
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Registration deadline is June 19, 2026
Welcome to the North Carolina Government Finance Officers Association (NCGFOA) Summer Conference held at the Wilmington Convention Center.
We are excited to continue our tradition of offering a quality educational component for CPE hours as well as informational training to our membership. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran, please remember that this is YOUR Association. We encourage you to get involved.
This conference serves as a fantastic opportunity to gather, exchange ideas, and collaborate with your peers. Please enjoy the NCGFOA Summer Conference here in Wilmington! Your attendance shows your commitment to making a positive difference to our profession and your communities!
Scholarships are available for first time attendees from small units. The deadline to apply is May 18. Click here for the application and more information.
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 NCLM events.
**Registration costs are subject to increase after the registration cutoff date of June 19th.
Are there specific parking instructions?
The City of Wilmington parking deck that is connected to the Wilmington Convention Center is near the corner of Nutt Street and Estell Lee Place. The Embassy Suites also uses this parking deck. All parking spaces on the second floor of the parking deck are dedicated to the Embassy Suites. Please click here to view more information about parking.
How much does a hotel room cost?
The room block for NCGFOA members is at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront. Room rates at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront are $279++ per night for a standard view suite and $299++ per night for a Riverview suite. All reservations at Embassy Suites come with a made-to-order breakfast. The sponsor room block is at the Aloft Wilmington. The room rate at the Aloft Wilmington is $249++ per night.
Please note that once these room blocks are full, we cannot guarantee a hotel room at the advertised rate.
What is the hotel reservation deadline?
The reservation deadline to book a hotel room within the Embassy Suites and Aloft Wilmington conference room block is June 19th. However, please note that the hotel rooms tend to fill up quickly, and we cannot guarantee a room once they are gone.
What is the cancellation and refund policy for conference registration?
You must contact the NCLM events team by June 19th to receive a refund. All cancellations made after June 19th are non-refundable.
Yes, you are welcome to register a guest for conference. The standard guest registration is $60/person and includes the Sunday and Monday night reception. This standard guest registration is required in order to register the guest for any a la carte activities. The a la carte activities include:
Can my guest participate in the boat cruise?
Yes, your guest is welcome to participate in the boat cruise. They will need to be registered as your guest for the conference ($60) and then registered for the cruise at $60. Pre-registration is required.
Can my guest participate in the golf tournament?
Yes, your guest is welcome to participate in the golf tournament. They will need to be registered as your guest for the conference ($60) and then registered for the golf tournament at $70. Pre-registration is required.
Do I have to be a member of NCGFOA to attend the conference?
Yes. The NCGFOA requires membership of the association to attend conference. If you are a government finance officer, you will need to obtain an active membership ($100/year). If you are not a government finance officer but would still like to attend conference, you will need to obtain an associate membership ($200/year). Please contact the NCLM events team for all membership questions.
Sunday, July 19th at 10:00am
Join us for the golf tournament at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course to kick off the summer conference! There will be straight tee times starting at 10:00am on Sunday. The tournament will be a Scramble format. Lunch will be provided on the course. Teams and tee times will be assigned by the NCGFOA board and sent out approximately two weeks prior to conference.
Registration for the golf tournament is $50 for members and $70 for non-member (guests and sponsor representatives). 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 long as they are registered as a guest for the overall conference ($60).
Sunday, July 19th or Monday, July 20th @ 8:00PM
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. You can register for either of the boat cruises when registering for the overall conference. Light hors d'oeuvres and 2 drinks tickets on the boat are included in the cruise registration fee.
The boat will leave from the dock near the Embassy Suites and the Convention Center. Spouses and guests of members are welcome to join, but they must be registered.
Sponsor registration deadline is June 19th.
Golf sponsor registration deadline is June 19th.
Conference sponsors will have the opportunity to add any of the a la carte golf sponsorship opportunities onto their overall conference sponsorship during the registration process.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
The Association must receive written cancellation of your sponsorship by June 19 to be eligible for a refund. Sponsorships cancelled after June 19 are nonrefundable. Please contact NCLM events if you need to cancel.
What is the hotel reservation deadline?
The reservation deadline to book a hotel room within the conference room block is June 19th. However, please note that the hotel rooms tend to go quickly, and we cannot guarantee a room once the hotel sells out the conference room block.
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 and included in the Know Before You Go email.
What are the set-up and tear-down times?
Vendors can set up their booth on Sunday, July 19th 1:00-4:00PM and tear down on Tuesday, July 21st 3:00-5:00PM.
Where should I unload my exhibitor materials?
Pull down Convention Center Drive all the way to the roundabout and there will be volunteers to help you unload. Click here is see a map.
What is included at the booth space in the exhibit hall?
How much does it cost to add an additional representative?
It is $500 per person outside of the allotted complimentary registrations for your sponsorship level. 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.
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.
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 NCLM events for all membership questions.