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SDAHO Annual Convention
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 16 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Address
- 1201 North West Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104 United States
- Organiser
- South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations
- Industry
- Health Tech
Who attends
The audience
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
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Medical & Pharma
On stage
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
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Carnegie Lofts
132 South Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
Hotel on Phillips
100 North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls Downtown
201 East 8th Street, Sioux Falls, 57103
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls - City Center
100 West 8th Street, Sioux Falls, 57104
Country Inn & Suites
200 East 8th Street, Sioux Falls, 57104
Albert House
337 North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
Valley Inn Hotel
1000 South Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57105
Center Inn
900 East 20th Street, Sioux Falls, 57105
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