The 2023 South Dakota Emergency Management Association’s Annual Conference will take place September 11-14 in Deadwood at the beautiful The Lodge at Deadwood resort. 

Conference Schedule

Monday, September 11

• 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Pre-Conference Training
• 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Sanford Lab Tour (Above Ground)
  

Tuesday, September 12

• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Pre-Conference Training
• 5:15 PM-6:15 PM SERC Meeting - Open to anyone
• 5:00-7:00 PM Welcome Social

Wednesday, September 13

• 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration Opens
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Vendor Area is Open
• 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Conference Opening Ceremonies
• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference/Breakout Sessions
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM Conference/Breakout Sessions
• 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM Region Meetings
• 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM SDEMA Banquet Reception
• 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM SDEMA Awards Banquet

Thursday, September 14

• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Vendor Area is Open
• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Announcements and SDEMA Annual Meeting
• 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Conference/Breakout Sessions
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Conference/Breakout Sessions
• 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM SDEMA Board Meeting