Conferences & Seminars
Agricultural Credit Conference
The Agricultural Credit Conference focuses on the unique needs of ag bankers and the need for quality information and training to better serve their customers. Experienced and new ag lenders, as well as CEOs, will all benefit from this conference. The 2025 Conference will be held at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Pierre, July 22-23.
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Annual Convention
The Convention serves as the annual meeting of the SDBA and NDBA and combines education with social and networking events to bring together members in a relaxed atmosphere. The 2025 Quad State Convention is set for June 8-10, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. More details are coming soon below.
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Emerging Leaders Summit
NEXT STEP: Emerging Leaders Summit is designed to help cultivate, connect, engage and empower South Dakota’s future bank leaders. This event encourages emerging bank leaders to find and express their voices and provides opportunities to network and exchange ideas. The 2025 Summit will be held in Aberdeen, SD on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 28-29, at the Kessler's Champions Club on the Northern State University campus.
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IRA Seminars
The SDBA offers the IRA Basics Seminar once a year in January and the IRA Update Seminar twice a year, once in the fall and again in the spring. The IRA Spring Update will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the ClubHouse Hotel & Suites in Sioux Falls, SD. The Fall IRA Update will be held also at the ClubHouse in Sioux Falls, SD, on November 20, 2025.
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New Accounts Seminar
With constant new regulations, complex business account multi-level structures and the growing popularity of trust accounts, the necessity for ongoing new account training is paramount. This is the most comprehensive seminar offered on the topic of deposit accounts. The next New Accounts Seminar will be held April 22, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Security Seminar
The Security Seminar focuses on a range of issues of concern to security officers, facility personnel and management. Topics are covered using current trends and examples. The 2025 SDBA Annual Security Seminar date will be announced soon.
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State Legislative Day
The State Legislative Day held annually in Pierre is an opportunity to stay up-to-date on legislation which could affect the banking industry, visit with state legislators and constitutional officers, and make sure the industry is heard. It includes sessions specifically for emerging bank leaders. The 2025 SDBA State Legislative Day will be held in Pierre on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Digital Innovations Conference
The Digital Innovations in Today's Banking Environment (formerly the Tech Conference) provides support to keep on top of technology trends, navigate the business of banking, and build and sustain a bank’s technology strategy—all to improve access and serve customers. Learn from industry experts and network with colleagues. The 2025 SDBA Digital Innovations Conference date will be held in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Wednesday, October 1.
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Tri-State Trust Conference
The Tri-State Trust Conference, hosted by the NDBA each spring, focuses on trust officers' unique responsibilities and their need for quality information and training to serve their customers. The event features sessions led by experts in the business of trust and wealth management. The 2025 conference will be held at the Delta by Marriott in Fargo, ND, April 22-24.
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Washington Summit
The ABA Washington Summit provides an opportunity for bankers to tell lawmakers and regulators how rules and regulations impact their ability to serve their communities and to hear from Washington insiders. South Dakota bankers also visit with the state's congressional delegation and network with colleagues from across the country. The 2025 ABA Washington Summit dates are April 7-9.
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Women in Banking Conference
LEAD STRONG: Women in Banking is designed to encourage, support and inspire women to succeed in the workplace. This event will benefit all levels of staff interested in the enhancement and career growth of women in South Dakota banking. The 2025 SDBA LEAD STRONG: Women in Banking Conference will be held in Sioux Falls, September 9-10.
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