# SDAHO Annual Convention

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Location: Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, United States
- Address: 1201 North West Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
- Organiser: South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

The 2026 Annual Convention by the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is a multi-day event for healthcare professionals including providers, executives, and partners. It features keynote speakers, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and an awards program focused on healthcare advancement in South Dakota.

## Who attends

SDAHO’s Annual Convention has long served as a trusted source of information and a gathering place for health care professionals across the continuum—bringing together providers, executives, and partners for education, collaboration, and inspiration.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://members.sdaho.org/events/2026-annual-convention)
- [Registration](https://members.sdaho.org/events/2026-annual-convention/register)
- [Agenda](https://assets.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/sdaho/SDAHO_Convention_Educational_Sessions.pdf)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Kyle Scheele, Artist, Author and Innovation Speaker
- Justin Wren, Founder, Fight for the Forgotten
- Peter Haas, Managing Director, Huron Consulting
- Melissa Magstadt, Secretary
- Ryan Bouda
- Heather Krzmarzick, Division Director, Long Term Services and Supports, SD Department of Human Services
- Sara Spisak, Home Again SD Program Director
- Tanya Cuppy, Infection Prevention Strategist, Sanford Health
- Kaitlyn Knodel, Director, Quality, Sanford Health
- Shelly Soupir, SVP, Provider Markets, AblePay Health
- Mark List, Physician, Avera Medical Group
- Patrick Woodard, Chief Information Officer, Monument Health
- Derrick Schaefer, Vice President Data Analytics Operations, Sanford Health
- Zil Joyce Dixon Romero, NRHA
- Dr. Maurice Chessmore, Medical Director, Douglas County Memorial Hospital
- Jaclyn Woehl, CNP, Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services
- Loretta Bryan, Clinical Improvement Consultant, SDAHO
- Brandon Bishop, Hyland
- Christina Ruml, State Long Term Care Ombudsman, SD Department of Human Services - Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Donna Fischer, ACL Program Administrator, SD Department of Human Services - Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

## 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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