South Dakota SHRM State Council

  South Dakota SHRM State Conference Registration

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2026 South Dakota State SHRM Conference Schedule
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April 29, 2026  - Day 1 of Conference:
11am to 1pm: Attendee Registration and Vendor Set-Up
1pm to 1:30pm: Welcome & National SHRM Update
1:30pm to 3pm: Keynote Speaker – Matt Booth
3pm to 3:30pm: Networking Break

3:30pm to 4:30pm: Breakout Sessions (Choose one)

Heather M. - Recruitment

Drew Moldenhauer - Descalation Strategies

Teagen Schoepp and Christie Westerman - Marsh MMA

Natalie Remund - Evaluation Your Emotional Intelligence

April 30, 2026
 7:30am to 8:30am: Breakfast
8:30am to 10am: Keynote Speaker – Dr. Terry Wu 
10am to 10:15am: Networking Break
10:15am to 11:45am: Workshop with Dr. Terry Wu 
11:45am to 12:30pm: Lunch/Networking Break

12:30pm to 1:30pm: Employment Law Panel 
featuring:  Julie Johnson, Brooke Schmidt (Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz & Smith, LLP) & Department of Labor

1:30pm to 1:45pm: Networking Break

1:45pm to 2:45pm: Breakout Sessions (Choose one)

Brooke Schmidt - AI in HR

Aaron Janssen (HUB) - Medicare Part D Credibility Standards

James Robilotta - Find Your Third Place:  Work Life Balance Conversation that is Actually Helpful

Jason Boutwell and Christina Cota

2:45pm to 3:15pm: Networking Break

 3:15pm 4:30pm: Keynote Speaker – James Robilotta -Choosing to Care:  How Curiousity Creates Community in the Workplace

4:30pm to 5pm: Networking Break
6pm: Social & Dinner

May 1, 2026 - Friday - Final Day of Conference
7:30am to 8:30am: Breakfast

8:30am to 9:30am: Breakout Sessions (Choose One)

Lora Hayes - The New L&D: From Content Creator to Culture Architect

Britni Summers with McGrath, North - The New Employment Landscape: Federal Labor and Employment Shifts Under the Trump Administration

  Lori Martinec - DOH - Suicide / Overdose Tool Kit

 Chris Septak - RAS - WC

9:30am to 9:45am: Networking Break

9:45am to 11:15am: Keynote Speaker:
 Lora Hayes - HR Isn't a Therapist - Reimagining Support in the Workplace

11:15am to 12pm: Closing Remarks
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South Dakota SHRM is searching for a 
**FOUNDATION DIRECTOR**
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to engage with local chapters to educate, promote, and coordinate fundraising and support for the SHRM Foundation, while advising and updating the council on Foundation activities and needs.  This position is also responsible for coordinating the fundraiser at our state conference.   Full position description HERE.

If YOU ARE passionate about volunteering and want to join a great team, please contact Jen Adix.
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          South Dakota SHRM State Conference Registration

2026 STATE CONFERENCE - CHAMBERLAIN, SD

April 29^th – May 1^st, 2026

>>  Early Bird Registration Deadline is March 15^{th  <<} 

Get Involved with the 2026 South Dakota SHRM State Conference!

Would you like to help plan the 2026 South Dakota SHRM State Conference?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our conference committees!

Contact's for Committee Opportunities:

• Sponsorship Committee: cal.mckeown@gmail.com
• Entertainment Committee: maryjo.vance@hdrinc.com
• Other Committees: mdrumm@petelien.com

Join a great team, make valuable connections, and help create an outstanding conference experience for HR professionals across South Dakota!