On 15 January 2021, our website for the 2021 ASMC Virtual National Capital Region (NCR) PDI will open for registration and payment.  NCR PDI is a vibrant engagement across key ASMC Washington metropolitan area chapters to optimize Defense education and professional development, dialogue, networking, as well as fund-raising for charities and scholarships. Over the last three years our event has sold out, with over 1,600 government and industry professionals. PLEASE join us on Thursday March 11, 2021 for this Powerful Virtual Experience and a terrific day of learning, discourse, and certification [7 CPEs].  There is no cost for our active military/government employees. Invited keynote speakers this year include the Honorable TBD, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Honorable TBD, Under Secretary of Defense for Financial Management.

Our 2021 ASMC Virtual National Capital Region (NCR) Professional Development Institute (PDI) being held on Thursday March 11, 2021 is a vibrant engagement across key ASMC Washington metropolitan area chapters to optimize Defense education and professional development, dialogue, networking, as well as fund-raising for charities and scholarships. In the three years leading up to COVID, our event sold out with over 1,600 government and industry professionals. PLEASE join us for this commanding virtual experience and a terrific day of learning, discourse, and certification [7 CPEs ~ $210].  There is no cost for our active military/government ASMC members and non-members. However, we strongly encourage non-members to join ASMC to enjoy year-around benefits of reasonable membership to include this free training! Please have your ASMC Membership number available during registration.

ASMC membership renewal or join link https://asmconline.org/membership/renew/

Our 2021 ASMC Virtual NCR PDI theme is “Transformation & Technology: Push Your Limits!”  Defense Financial Management military, civilian, and corporate professionals have been challenged for years by national leaders to effectively transform legacy systems, achieve audit, improve operations, reduce costs, and enhance professional advancement.  Our FM transformation playbook, directing diligent preparation and innovation advances, has enabled steady progress toward the finish line.  2021 is the time to “Push Your Limits!”

2021 Virtual NCR PDI Registration Fees

Government Rates: 

$0 for current ASMC members and Non-members who are current active duty military and government civilian employees only [government civilian badges or active military ID cards].  Non-members are strongly encouraged to join ASMC for a nominal fee to experience full year-round benefits.

Corporate Rates:

$149 -ASMC Member Corporate that includes retired government and contractors working onsite at government locations. Both retired military/government personnel must pay the non-government registration fee to attend – depending on if they are current ASMC members or non-members. 

$199 -Non-ASMC member Corporate

All contractor employees [employed by commercial firms] – regardless of whether they are in the reserves or not [unless status is full-time duty as a reservist] – pay the corporate registration fee as ASMC member or non-member.

DoD Guidelines Pertaining to Conference Approval Our event is compliant with all published DoD Conference Directives/Instructions [formal documents from the DSD and DCMO are available at https://www.washington-asmcnationalcapitalregionpdi.org], and not at risk for disapproval or cancellation.

1. ASMC Virtual National Capital Region (NCR) Professional Development Institute (PDI) is not a DoD-hosted event, but hosted by the ASMC Washington Chapter

2. NCR PDI meets the definition of a training event - we do not partner with any entity of the DoD to monetarily sponsor this event.

3. NCR PDI fulfills continuing professional education (CPE/CET) requirements for DoD financial management (FM) professionals - very economical $32 per CPE/CET credit.

4. No travel/TDY is required

5. No paid nor motivational speakers are used in the program.

6. No media/press is invited nor allowed to cover our event. 

7. Collectively, no service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guards) exceeds the $20K cost threshold for attendees.  In fact, active ASMC government members attend at no cost.

8. This training is held in a Virtual Environment to maximize benefits and minimize costs to our speakers, registrants, and corporate sponsors during COVID.

9.  Our venue Platform has no attendance limits  

10. The SF 1556 or SF 182 is not valid payment method. However, we understand that the ASMC Washington Chapter address and vendor information is a requirement on these forms. Please use the below address and POC for this requirement. Payments using the Government purchase card (IMPAC) will be accepted.

Wayne Whiten, MAOM, CFE, CICA, CDFM-A
6361 Walker Lane, Suite 1000
ATTN: 2021 ASMC National Capital Region PDI
Metro Park
Alexandria, Virginia 22310-3252
(703) 797-8831 phone
(703) 509-1544 Cell
(703) 600-3831 fax
wayne.whiten@calibresys.com

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We will be utilizing the Digetillinc Virtual platform for the Virtual NCR PDI. Please ensure to log in a few days before the NCR PDI to ensure you can fully access the platform and engage with your colleagues throughout the event via the technology. Please read DoD’s policy statement on collaborative tools: “Components should not initiate communications using unapproved commercial collaboration capabilities but may participate in sessions if initiated by outside partners for public, unclassified purposes” (DOD Memorandum, subject Authorized Telework Capabilities and Guidance dated April 12, 2020).