South Carolina Finance Forum
Monday, October 26, 2026
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, SC
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About the South Carolina Finance Forum
The South Carolina Finance Forum brings together finance professionals, academics, and enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and research in the field of personal finance with K-12 teachers, administrators, and support staff. Our annual conference is a premier event for networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.
Thanks to the SC Finance Forum sponsors, there is no cost for SC K-12 educators to attend.
SC K-12 Teachers, Register to Attend HERE!
The SC Finance Forum is a one-day, no-cost conference for South Carolina K-12 educators! Held annually in Columbia, the event features breakout sessions, classroom resources, and networking opportunities. Attendees can earn recertification credits and gain practical tools to enhance financial literacy in their schools.
In 2026, the event will be held on Monday, October 26, at the Columbia Metropolitan Center (1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC), from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Check-in and earlybird visits with exhibitors begin at 8:30 a.m. and the first session begins at 9:00 a.m. Lunch (at no cost) will be provided, and the day will conclude at 3:00 p.m. A certificate with recertification credits will be emailed to attendees who are present for all 5 sessions.
In 2026, the event will be held on Monday, October 26, at the Columbia Metropolitan Center (1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC), from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Check-in and earlybird visits with exhibitors begin at 8:30 a.m. and the first session begins at 9:00 a.m. Lunch (at no cost) will be provided, and the day will conclude at 3:00 p.m. A certificate with recertification credits will be emailed to attendees who are present for all 5 sessions.
The 2026 SC Finance Forum is also an approved in-person professional development opportunity for teachers outside of CTE who are are interested in teaching Personal Finance, Financial Fitness, or Advanced Personal Finance.
For the two half-credit courses, SC Economics provides the required 12 hours of in-person PD. The October 26 Finance Forum counts for 6 hours, with the remaining 6 hours offered at a workshop on January 27. Both opportunities are offered at no cost as part of our mission to provide high-quality professional development for educators across South Carolina.
Learn more about these in-person PDs at: https://www.scpersonalfinance.com/in-person-pd-opportunities.
Attending Teachers will receive...
Attending Teachers will receive...
five (5) recertification credits,
no-cost lunch,
choice of five (5) concurrent sessions during the conference, and
TONS of resources for your classroom.
The South Carolina Finance Forum is sponsored by the SC Jump$tart Coalition and facilitated by SC Economics.
For more information, contact Sarah.Ostergaard@moore.sc.edu or (803) 777-8671.
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