South Dakota SHRM State Council

  South Dakota SHRM State Conference Registration
11.5 SHRM & HRCI credits are pending

April 29, 2026 

9am 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 

6-6:30 Social & Dinner

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: Legal Panel with Lawyers 

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

1:45pm to 2:45pm: Breakout Sessions 

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

3:15pm to 4:45pm: Keynote – James Robilotta

4:45pm to 5pm: Networking Break

6pm: Social & Dinner

May 1, 2026

7:30am to 8:30am: Breakfast/Checkout of Hotel

8:30am to 9:30am: Breakout Sessions

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

9:45am to 11:15am: Keynote – Lora Hayes 

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!