IOFM Fall Conference & Expo 2026
Event Date
November 2–4, 2026
Location
Austin, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe IOFM Fall Conference & Expo is billed as the most comprehensive event dedicated to Accounts Payable (AP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) professionals. Organized by the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), a Diversified Communications company, the event brings together experienced practitioners and innovative strategists for an in-depth three-day learning experience focused on proven best practices and tested solutions to today's toughest accounting and finance challenges.
The conference is designed for AP and P2P practitioners, managers, and finance leaders who want to grow their skills, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and stay ahead on compliance, automation, fraud prevention, and emerging technology. Attendees can also earn an IOFM Certification on-site to strengthen their credentials.
Beyond dozens of expert-led sessions, the program features keynotes, peer-to-peer roundtables, interactive panels, and an exhibit hall where solution providers are available for consultation. Nightly networking receptions and bonus activities round out an agenda built for both learning and relationship-building. Attendees can earn continuing education credits, including up to 13 IOFM CEUs and NASBA CPE credits, making it a strong professional-development investment for finance teams.
Show Highlights
Signature features of the IOFM Fall Conference & Expo include:
- Keynotes and general sessions led by top financial operations leaders, solution providers, and experts.
- Peer-to-peer roundtables and interactive panels for real-world problem solving.
- On-site IOFM Certifications such as the Accredited Procure-to-Pay Manager (APPM) credential, earned in a single full day.
- Pre-Conference Workshops covering practical, hands-on topics.
- An Advanced AP Learning Track for experienced practitioners.
- A dedicated Exhibit Hall where AP/P2P technology and solution providers are available for consultation.
Featured 2026 sessions span topics such as elevating AP's strategic value with the CFO, state-of-the-art AI for spreadsheets, a modern Microsoft Excel skills refresh, building free AI tools to boost AP team performance, and the Procure-to-Pay Manager Certification course.
Registration
Registration is handled online through IOFM's registration portal (xpressreg.net). Early Bird pricing for the 2026 event expires September 13.
Pass options and rates include:
- Conference Pass — IOFM Members $1,750; Non-Members $2,350. Includes all conference sessions, the exhibit hall, breakfast and lunch on Day 1 and Day 2, and evening networking receptions. Does not include Pre-Conference Workshops or Certifications.
- Value Pass (Best Buy) — IOFM Members $2,535; Non-Members $2,920. Includes everything in the Conference Pass plus your choice of 1 Certification OR 2 half-day Workshops (and lunch on the Pre-Conference day).
- Add-ons — Certification $1,045; Full-Day Workshop $1,045; Half-Day Workshops $555 each.
- Non-exhibiting vendors/solution providers — full conference registration pass is $5,225.
Joining IOFM at the time of registration saves $300 on your first-year membership, and group/team discounts are available. Pre-conference certifications and workshops require advance registration and can also be added at the on-site registration desk.
History
The IOFM Fall Conference & Expo is produced by the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), a Diversified Business Communications company. IOFM has certified more than 30,000 financial operations professionals worldwide, and its Fall Conference is one of the organization's two flagship annual events, held alongside the IOFM Spring Conference. Specific founding-year details were not published on the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the IOFM Fall Conference & Expo 2026?
The event takes place November 2-4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Austin in Austin, Texas.
Who should attend the IOFM Fall Conference & Expo?
It is designed for Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay professionals, including practitioners, managers, and finance leaders who want to learn best practices, network with peers, and earn IOFM certifications.
How much does it cost to attend and how do I register?
Registration is online through IOFM's portal. The Conference Pass is $1,750 for members and $2,350 for non-members, while the Value Pass is $2,535 for members and $2,920 for non-members. Early Bird pricing expires September 13.
What does my registration include?
A pass includes dozens of educational sessions, keynotes, peer-to-peer roundtables and panels, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast and lunch on Day 1 and Day 2, and nightly networking receptions. Pre-Conference Workshops and Certifications are included with the Value Pass or available a la carte with a Conference Pass.
Can I earn continuing education credits?
Yes. Attendees can receive up to 13 IOFM CEUs toward maintaining a certification, plus NASBA CPE credits (up to 10 for the conference), with additional credits available for pre-conference workshops and certification classes.
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