Co-op Conference 2026 | South Dakota Association of Cooperatives

June 30, 2026

Co-Op Conference 2026

August 2-3, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (Catlin Inn) ~ Sioux Falls, SD

Sunday, August 2

5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception | Heavy Hors d'oeuvres | Hilton Garden Inn

Monday, August 3

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: NCFC President and CEO Duane Simpson

10:45 a.m. Status of the Railways: BNSF Railway Vice President of Agricultural Products Angela Cadell

12:15 p.m. Cooperative Leader Luncheon with Keynote: CHS CEO Jay Debertin

1:30 p.m. Grain and Biofuel Economic Update: CoBank Agricultural Commodities Economist, Knowledge Exchange Division, Abbi Groves

2:15 p.m. Managing Our Energy Supply: Panel Discussion

3:15 p.m. Networking Break

3:30 p.m. Managing vs. Governing: The Mindset of High-Functioning Cooperative Boards: University of Missouri Associate Professor Ag and Applied Economics Kari Jacobs

4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Roundtable discussions for CEOs/GMs and Co-op Directors

6:00 p.m. SD Co-op Hall of Fame Reception

6:30 p.m. SD Co-op Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Honoring Jeff Lakner, Todd Oster, Ken Schlimgen, and Donna Sharp

Co-Op Conference Registration 2026

Co-Op Conference 2026

August 2-3, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown (Catlin Inn)

201 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD

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Per-Person cost is $200 if pre-registered by July 22, 2026. After July 22, the per-person cost is $250.

Co-Op Hall of Fame Banquet tickets are sold separately.

The Co-op Hall of Fame Induction banquet on the evening of August 3 is a separate event sponsored by the Co-op Hall of Fame Committee. However, for your convenience, payment for both the conference and banquet may be remitted in one check. Hall of Fame tickets are $75 per person.

Attendees

Re-order	Name of Attendee	Will you attend the Sunday evening reception?	Will you attend the all of Fame Banquet?	Weight	Operations
	Name of Attendee	Will you attend the Sunday evening reception? Yes No	Will you attend the all of Fame Banquet? Yes No Tickets are $75/person	Item weight

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Return form and check to:

SDAC
116 N Euclid
Pierre, SD 57501

Questions or Comments:
Call 605-945-2548 or email bforman@sdac.coop

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