2026 Data Analytics & Decision Support Conference

Government and corporate leaders across defense financial management convene at the Data Analytics & Decision Support (DA/DS) Conference to explore how data, analytics, and generative AI are reshaping the financial decision-making landscape. As financial leaders are increasingly called upon to influence enterprise strategy, DA/DS focuses on how comptrollers, CFOs, and financial managers securely, and effectively leverage their seat at the table. The conference examines how data-driven insight, strong governance, and emerging technologies enable better, faster, and more defensible decisions in a rapidly evolving defense environment. Through expert-led discussions and real-world examples, DA/DS highlights how organizations are reimagining financial management processes, modernizing PPBE, and applying advanced analytics and AI to drive transformation, operational excellence, and mission impact. What You'll Explore: The evolving role of the comptroller, CFO, and financial manager as strategic decision partners; How enterprise-level data governance, integrity, and relevance enable trusted insights; Applying analytics and AI to PPBE and other core defense financial processes; Reimagining decision support in an era of generative AI and increasing complexity; Bridging financial expertise and analytics to support enterprise transformation. A Connected Experience: DA/DS is co-located with NDIA's Emerging Technologies Conference, creating a unique opportunity to connect financial decision support, analytics, and emerging technologies in one integrated experience. Attendees gain access to broader perspectives, shared insights, and cross-disciplinary conversations that reflect how innovation is shaping the future of defense.