Annual Technical Conference

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.

AGENDA COMING SOON!

ATC ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

VENDOR/BOOTH REGISTRATION

2024 Premier Sponsor

Awards Lunch Sponsor

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

CLICK HERE FOR ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Early Bird Registration ends December 15, 2023.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (MEMBER)
Full Conference Registration: $325 Early Bird; $350 after 12/15/23
Tuesday Only: $205 Early Bird; $230 after 12/15/23
Wednesday Only: $255 Early Bird; $280 after 12/15/23
Awards Banquet: $35 Early Bird; $40 after 12/15/23
Spouse Registration: $50 Early Bird; $55 after 12/15/23

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION (NON-MEMBER)
Full Conference Registration: $390 Early Bird; $440 after 12/15/23
Tuesday Only: $255 Early Bird; $305 after 12/15/23
Wednesday Only: $325 Early Bird; $375 after 12/15/23
Awards Banquet: $40 Early Bird; $45 after 12/15/23

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

CLICK HERE FOR BOOTH/VENDOR REGISTRATION

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.

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.

For Exhibit Booth information, please contact Exhibit Hall Manager Kevin Christenson at 605-641-1923 or EMAIL KEVIN

EXHIBIT HALL
Wednesday Only: $500; $550 after 12/15/23

EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH SCHEDULE

Setup: Wednesday, January 10 – 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Exhibit: Wednesday, January 10 – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tear Down: Wednesday, January 10 – 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

2-DAY HALLWAY
Tuesday & Wednesday: $600; $650 after 12/15/23

HALLWAY BOOTH SCHEDULE

Setup: Tuesday, January 9 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibit: Tuesday, January 9 – 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Wednesday, January 10 – 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 10 – 5:00 PM (Hallway Only) – 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Exhibit Hall)

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

JANUARY 9-11, 2024
ATC REGISTRATION WINDOW HOURS
Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

TUESDAY
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM • 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM

AWARDS LUNCHEON
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

KEYNOTE – Sponsored by AE2S
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

KEYNOTE BREAKOUT
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

HALLWAY EXHIBITS
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WEDNESDAY
ANNUAL MEETING
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
8:00 AM - 11:45 AM • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

RURAL WATER CENTER ANNUAL MEETING
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LEGISLATIVE PANEL
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

HALLWAY EXHIBITS
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

EXHIBIT HALL & LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

THURSDAY
LEGISLATIVE OPEN FORUM & BREAKFAST
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

HOTEL INFORMATION

PIERRE AREA HOTEL ROOMS
RAMKOTA – 605-224-6877
DAYS INN – 605-224-0411
GOVERNOR'S INN – 605-224-4200
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – 605-223-9045
BAYMONT INN & SUITES – 605-224-4140
Please note that SDARWS does not have room blocks set up at any hotel. This listing is purely informational.

2024 Keynote - Dan Meers

Dan Meers goes to work each day like many other men, dressed in a suit. The only difference is that instead of wearing a tie with his suit, Dan wears a tail. You see, Dan is a professional mascot.

Dan is widely known as KC Wolf, the official mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs. He travels throughout the United States and the world entertaining thousands of people both in and out of costume. Dan is in high demand not only as a mascot but also as a humorous and motivational speaker to audiences of all ages. His enthusiasm, optimism and love for life are contagious and makes Dan an inspiration to all those he meets. We are excited to have Dan Meers join us at this year’s ATC!

FUTURE DATES

January 14-16, 2025 | Pierre Ramkota
January 13-15, 2026 | Pierre Ramkota
January 12-14, 2027 | Pierre Ramkota