Economic Development Professionals Association Annual Conference 2026
Get ready to network, learn, and grow at the EDPA Annual Conference - the ultimate gathering for economic development professionals!
Welcome to the Economic Development Professionals Association (EDPA) Annual Conference! Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn (soon to be The Catlin Hotel) in downtown Sioux Falls for 2 days filled with networking, learning, and collaboration. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow economic development professionals, share best practices, and gain insights into the latest trends in the industry. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to expand your knowledge and grow your network.
EDPA Members can register with the "EDPA Member Ticket" for $99. Non-member tickets are $249. Reach out to Laurie at laurie@edpasd.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Highlights
- 1 day 4 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown
201 East 8th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Welcome and Opening Keynote
Culture Counts: Building Teams that Thrive
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Breakout Session One
1. Beyond the Numbers: Turning Data into Action with Speaker Jared McEntaffer of Dakota Institute, 2. Tourism as an Economic Engine with Speaker Kristi Wagner of Dakota Resources, 3. Passing the Torch: Strategies for Business Succession with Speakers Eric Erickson of Prairie Family Business Association and Agatha Johnson of Will Kate
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Breakout Session Two
1. The Workforce Pipeline Starts Here with Speakers Rebecca Ortmeier and Lisa Hartland of South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, 2. Partners in Progress: Strengthening Investor Relationships with Speakers Hollie Stalder of Belle Fourche Development Corporation and Lori Frederick of Brookings Regional Growth Alliance, 3. Building Bridges: Engaging Leaders and Communities with Speakers Todd Kays and Luke Muller of First District Association of Local Governments