Join us for the 2025 Financial World of Information Technology Conference, hosted by the IT Financial Management Association (ITFMA), from August 11-15, 2025, at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.
This annual conference is a premier gathering for professionals in IT financial management, offering an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your expertise, share best practices, and network with industry leaders.
Why Attend?
- Comprehensive Learning: Engage in three distinct tracks of workshops and sessions tailored to various aspects of IT financial management, ensuring content that aligns with your professional interests and goals.
- Expert Insights: Learn from seasoned practitioners and thought leaders who will share actionable strategies and innovative solutions to current challenges in the field.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers from diverse industries, fostering relationships that can lead to collaborative opportunities and professional growth.
2-Day ITFM Bootcamp:
As managing IT budgets grows in complexity, ITFM and TBM programs are expanding at a rapid clip to keep pace. This is driving the need to develop new resources and constantly improve existing programs. This IT Finance Boot Camp Program is designed to:
- Develop new resources to lead or participate on IT Finance teams
- Validate the functions and focus of existing ITFM & TBM programs
- Drive higher maturity into existing ITFM & TBM programs
The workshop contains 2 days of instructor-led content delivered that is focused on the “What” and “How” of IT Finance. All of the content is aligned with Gartner’s IT Finance Pillars. You will be provided with forecast and methodology examples as well as an ITFM and TBM Glossary. The workshop is broken into four (4) independent sections:
- Part 1: IT Finance Foundational Elements
- Part 2: Cost Transparency and Value-Centric Methodologies
- Part 3: How-to Build Your ITFM Program to Drive Business Value
- Part 4: Panel Discussions with Experienced ITFM and TBM Program Leaders
Nicus Sessions:
How AT&T Modernized Their TBM Approach and Optimized Costs
You can’t manage what you can’t measure, and that’s why Technology Business Management (TBM) was introduced. TBM helps translate technology investments into business value. And while TBM is not new, AT&T decided to take a modern approach to it. They’d been using a siloed TBM platform to manage a multi-billion-dollar budget, but despite significant investment, nobody believed the data. With pressure to take millions out of IT spend, AT&T decided to partner with Nicus and ServiceNow to align their operational and financial data on the ServiceNow platform.
ITFM’s Role in Understanding the Value and Impact of AI
In today’s world, AI is revolutionizing business operations, yet managing the associated costs and understanding their value can be challenging. Everyone wants to invest in AI, but do they really understand how to accurately track the ROI of these investments? This session will dive into the intersection of AI and ITFM as we explore strategies for tying AI spend back to tangible organization goals. With greater visibility into AI costs and the impact to the organization, you can foster a culture of accountability and informed decision-making. You will gain actionable knowledge on leveraging ITFM tools to enhance transparency and drive strategic alignment in your AI investments. Join us for this insightful session to empower your organization to maximize the benefits of AI while maintaining financial discipline and clarity.
Empower Your Business Decisions with Financial Insights
Building a mature IT Finance function can take several years, but there is a methodical approach you can take to get started to drive immediate impact to your organization as you look to optimize your technology investments. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of robust solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of organizations at various stages of their ITFM programs. For those starting on their journey, we will explore Nicus FMDB™ for ServiceNow, which seamlessly integrates financial insights directly into ServiceNow workflows. FMDB serves as an accessible entry point, offering a lower barrier to entry while still delivering critical financial management capabilities. For organizations that are further along in the ITFM maturity, we will look at a comprehensive solution that will empower you to gain deep insights into your IT costs, enabling strategic decision-making and enhanced accountability. Whether you are taking your first steps in IT financial management or looking to enhance an established program, this session will equip you with the insights needed to make informed decisions and drive value across your IT landscape.
Arizona’s Maturity Journey from Excel to Best in Class for Chargeback for a State
Everyone typically starts their journey in the same place, Excel, but that always becomes too burdensome to maintain and grow into getting your bills out the door. Arizona was able to reduce monthly operational timelines by 80% and increase accuracy and accountability at the same time. During this session you will discuss lessons learned from the State of Arizona’s journey for enhancing chargeback for accuracy, transparency, and speed. This session is good for anyone performing chargeback today, or aspirations for tomorrow.
ITFM vs FinOps – How Do They Work Together?
As cloud adoption accelerates, a growing number of companies are turning to FinOps and cloud financial management to rein in cloud costs. As a result, FinOps is growing at an incredible rate. Looking at the core practices of FinOps, however, there’s clear overlap with IT financial management (ITFM), raising the question of where FinOps fits in and whether companies need both. Join us as we explore: This session discusses where ITFM and FinOps intersect, where they diverge, the types of companies that should consider pursuing each, and the following:
- How FinOps and ITFM work together in companies today
- What’s required to achieve greater maturity in unifying these practices
- The biggest challenges companies face in bringing ITFM and FinOps together
- Specific use cases that are common starting points for integrating ITFM and FinOps
- FinOps expansion beyond cloud
IT Planning – Effectively Communicating Results
Balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and their ever-changing priorities makes budgeting and forecasting for the IT organization a challenge. As ITFM practitioners, we need effective tools and processes to deliver IT, Business, and Finance stakeholders the required insights and information. This interactive discussion will review a proven framework for providing an effective planning process and addressing individual challenges and experiences.
Venue:
The National Historic Landmark-designated Menger Hotel, renowned for its timeless charm and impeccable service, is situated in the vibrant heart of downtown San Antonio. Guests will experience elegant accommodations along with convenient access to the city’s rich historical attractions and diverse entertainment options.
Registration:
Secure your spot at this must-attend event by registering today. Early registration is recommended to ensure availability and to take advantage of any early-bird discounts.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your IT financial management acumen and contribute to the advancement of the profession. We look forward to welcoming you to San Antonio in August 2025.
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