# SDAC Annual Meeting and Co-op Conference

- Dates: 2 August 2026 to 3 August 2026
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown, Sioux Falls, United States
- Address: 201 E. 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD
- Organiser: South Dakota Association of Cooperatives
- Industry: EdTech

## About

The SDAC Annual Meeting and Co-op Conference is a two-day event focused on cooperative business topics including government affairs, energy supply, agriculture economics, and cooperative governance. It features networking opportunities, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and a Hall of Fame induction banquet. The event is intended for cooperative directors, CEOs, and members.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://sdac.coop/co-op-conference-2026-0)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Duane Simpson, President and CEO, NCFC
- Chris Studer, East River Electric
- Ryan Punt, Ceo, SDN
- Jay Debertin, CEO, CHS
- Abbi Groves, Agricultural Commodities Economist, CoBank
- Brandon Mortensen, Director of Corn, BNSF Railway
- Kari Jacobs, Associate Professor Ag and Applied Economics

## Ticket pricing

USD 200 to 250

## Where to stay

- **Carnegie Lofts**: serviced apartment, 320 m from the venue, 132 South Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
- **Hotel on Phillips**: 440 m from the venue, 100 North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelonphillips.com/)
- **Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown**: 560 m from the venue, 201 East 8th Street, Sioux Falls, 57103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fsddwgi-hilton-garden-inn-sioux-falls-downtown/)
- **Holiday Inn Sioux Falls - City Center**: 630 m from the venue, 100 West 8th Street, Sioux Falls, 57104
- **Country Inn & Suites**: 640 m from the venue, 200 East 8th Street, Sioux Falls, 57104
  - [Hotel website](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/country-inn-sioux-falls-sd)
  - Phone: +1 605-373-0153
- **Albert House**: 820 m from the venue, 337 North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
- **Valley Inn Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 1000 South Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57105
  - [Hotel website](http://www.valleyinnsiouxfalls.com/)
- **Center Inn**: 1.4 km from the venue, 900 East 20th Street, Sioux Falls, 57105
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecenterinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1 605 334 9002

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