4 days of fun and quality safety training!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Pre-Conference
(NDSC Campus & Bismarck Event Center)
7:00am – 8:00am Pre-Conference Check-in
8:00am – 5:00pm Pre-Conference Sessions
10:00am – 5:00pm Early Check-In for Conference Attendees
12:00pm Lunch for Pre-Conference Attendees
12:00pm – 8:00pm Exhibitor Move-in
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
6:30am – 7:00am Final Exhibitor Setup
7:00am – 5:00pm Check-In & Registration
7:00am – 8:00am Exhibitor Networking
& Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 9:45am Opening Session & Keynote
Jimmy Yeary – “5 Strategies to Songwriting”
9:45am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:45am – 11:00am Exhibitor Networking
11:00am – 12:00pm Breakout Sessions
12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch & Exhibitor Networking
1:30pm – 2:30pm Breakout Sessions
2:30pm – 3:30pm Break & Exhibitor Networking
3:30pm – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions
5:30pm – 7:30pm Event Social – Bismarck Hotel
& Conference Center
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
7:00am – 5:00pm Check-In & Registration
7:00am – 8:00am Exhibitor Networking
& Continental Breakfast
7:45am Annual Meeting (public)
8:00am – 9:30am Keynote
Greg “BOSS” Wooldridge – “The Only 3-Time Commanding Officer of the Blue Angels”
9:30am – 1:30pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:30am – 10:30am Exhibitor Networking
10:30am – 12:00pm Breakout Sessions
12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch & Exhibitor Networking
1:30pm – 2:30pm Breakout Sessions
2:30pm – 2:45pm Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm Breakout Sessions
3:00pm – Exhibit Hall Closes & Tear Down
3:45pm – 4:00pm Break
4:00pm – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27
7:00am – 9:30am Check-In and Registration
7:00am – 8:00am Bacon Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am Breakout Sessions
9:15am – 9:30am Break
9:30am – 10:45am Breakout Sessions
10:45am – 11:00am Break
11:00am – 12:15pm Closing Session & Keynote
Hunter Pinke – “No Bad Days: How to Live the Rest of your Life Without Having Another Bad Day”
Fun Activities
EVENT SOCIAL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 – 5:30 – 7:30pm
Bismarck Hotel and Convention Center
Network with colleagues, enjoy delicious appetizers and a cash bar. This event is free and open to all attendees, sponsors and speakers. Hospitality Suites are available for $200! Reserve yours by emailing ndsafetyconference@ndsc.org.
SILENT AUCTION – IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 – WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
Between Exhibit Hall C & D and Virtually online
Do a little shopping between training sessions and do a little good. Come to the Conference prepared to place your bids in the Silent Auction. All proceeds will support NDSC initiatives developed to make North Dakota the safest state in the nation.
Bidding ends Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 1:30pm.
Interested in making a donation to the silent auction? Contact Lisa at darcyt@ndsc.org or genat@ndsc.org for details.
PRIZE CENTRAL
In the lobby area next to the stairs
You have a chance to win a prize each day at prize central. Stop by the prize central station to see the great selection of prizes you could win.
SEARCH FOR SAFETY
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 – WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
Exhibit Hall
Every attendee will receive a Search for Safety card in their Program Guide. Visit all the Exhibitors on the card, then turn your card into the registration desk for a chance to win a $150 VISA gift card.
SAFETY SCAVENGER HUNT
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 – WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
Bismarck Event Center
Have fun exploring the Bismarck Event Center with this new game! Use clues to find safety photos throughout the event and turn in your sheet at the registration table for a chance to win a $150 VISA gift card.
Wescom Lounge
Exhibit Hall C
Step into the Wescom Lounge – whether you need to recharge your phone or yourself, we’ve got you covered. Relax in our cozy, outdoor-inspired space, grab a beverage, and take a break from the conference buzz. It’s the perfect spot to catch your breath, reconnect with colleagues, or recharge. Come by and kick back in the northeast corner of Exhibit Hall C.
Cavendish French Fry Hour
TUESDAY, FEB. 25 – 2:30pm-3:30pm
Exhibit Hall C
Savor the crispy goodness at Cavendish French Fry Hour. Keep the conversations and the fries flowing during the afternoon networking break on Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall.
