Co-op Conference 2025
Sunday, August 3
5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception | Heavy Hors d'oeuvres | Hilton Garden Inn
Presentation and Networking
Monday, August 4
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. SDAC Annual Business Meeting and Director Elections
9:30 a.m. Networking Break
9:45 a.m. Government Affairs Update
10:45 a.m. Future of Local Cooperatives
12:15 p.m. Cooperative Leader Luncheon with Keynote
1:30 p.m. AI and Emerging Technologies
2:15 p.m. Cooperative Leader Panel
3:15 p.m. Networking Break
3:30 p.m. Leading Forward: Fostering the Board & CEO Relationship to Strengthen Your Cooperative
4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
6:00 p.m. SD Co-op Hall of Fame Reception
6:30 p.m. SD Co-op Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
Honoring Bruce Granquist, Vince Hanson, Dick Johnson, and Wallace “Wally” Knock