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Annual Technical Conference

January 13-15, 2026
Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center - 920 W. Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15


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The Annual Technical Conference is hosted by the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems and is designed to bring together water and wastewater utility systems – both large and small, municipal and rural – for sessions in operations, management, boardsmanship, and governance. The ATC is held annually during the first week of the South Dakota Legislative session in Pierre, SD.

SPONSORSHIPS
WATER TASTE TEST
METER CHALLENGE

2026 Premier Sponsor

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ATTENDEE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
REGISTRATION TYPES:
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (MEMBER)
Full Conference Registration

Tuesday Only
Wednesday Only
Awards Banquet
Guest Pass (no contact hours will be awarded for Guest Pass holders - this pass is for guests of Registered Attendees only)

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (NON-MEMBER)
Full Conference Registration

Tuesday Only
Wednesday Only
Awards Banquet
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

SDARWS offers two types of exhibitor booth spaces: 2-Day Hallway (Tuesday and Wednesday), and Exhibit Hall (Wednesday evening). Booth spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your space. Each 8-foot booth comes with two individual conference registrations; additional individuals will need to register as an attendee (see information to the right). You MUST be a member of SDARWS to exhibit. All registrations will be reviewed before your booth space will be confirmed. CLICK HERE TO VERIFY CURRENT MEMBERSHIP.
  • BOOTH INFO: 8-foot booth space. Comes with a table and two chairs. Electricity included.
  • Each booth comes with full conference registrations for 2 individuals. ​​
  • Corporate Partners have the option of a second booth. 
  • Booth numbers will be given out at the Registration Desk upon check-in.
For Exhibit Booth information, please contact Exhibit Hall Manager Kevin Christenson at 605-641-1923 or EMAIL KEVIN

EXHIBIT HALL

EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH SCHEDULE
  • Setup: Wednesday, January 15 – 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Exhibit: Wednesday, January 15 – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • ​Tear Down: Wednesday, January 15 – 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2-DAY HALLWAY
HALLWAY BOOTH SCHEDULE
  • Setup: Tuesday, January 14 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Exhibit: Tuesday, January 14 – 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday, January 15 – 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM with the option to stay up until 8:00 PM in Hallway, or move to Exhibit Hall by 3:30 PM if space allows
  • ​Tear Down: Wednesday, January 15 – 5:00 PM (Hallway Only) – 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Exhibit Hall)
2026 ATC AGENDA
STAY TUNED FOR THE 2026 ATC AGENDA
HOTEL INFORMATION
PIERRE AREA HOTEL ROOMS
RAMKOTA – 605-224-6877 (Ramkota is SOLD OUT for 2026)
CLUBHOUSE – 605-494-2581 (Clubhouse is SOLD OUT for 2026)
GOVERNOR'S INN – 605-224-4200 (0.2 miles to Ramkota)
BAYMONT INN & SUITES – 605-224-4140 (0.3 miles to Ramkota)
DAYS INN – 605-224-0411 (0.4 miles to Ramkota)
QUALITY INN – 605-224-0377 (0.4 miles to Ramkota)
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES – 605-224-0411 (0.8 miles to Ramkota)
AMERICINN – 605-223-2358 (1.1 miles to Ramkota)
MY PLACE HOTEL – 605-484-2090 (1.1 miles to Ramkota)
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – 605-223-9045 (1.2 miles to Ramkota)
HIGH POINT LODGE – 605-520-4260 (9.7 miles to Ramkota)
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Please note that SDARWS does not have room blocks set up at any hotel. This listing is purely informational.

FUTURE DATES

January 13-15, 2026  |  Pierre Ramkota
January 12-14, 2027  |  Pierre Ramkota
January 11-13, 2028  |  Pierre Ramkota


Corporate Partners of SDARWS

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