Event Schedule
Pre-Conference Meetings & Social
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
1:00 – 3:00p Conference Registration Open
3:00 – 5:00p SDES Board Meeting
5:00 – 6:00p Conference Registration Open
5:30 – 10:00p Hospitality Room Sponsored by the Dakota Concrete Pipe Association
SDES 59th Annual Conference
Thursday, April 25th, 2019
7:00a Registration Opens
8:00a – 5:00p Conference Sessions and Tour
12:10 – 1:50p Lunch and Awards with Keynote Speaker U.S. Senator Mike Rounds
2:00 – 4:00p US Army Corps of Engineers Oahe Dam Tour (optional)
5:00 – 5:25p SDES Membership Meeting
6:00p – ??? Social Hour and Missouri River Cruise aboard The Sunset
Friday, April 26th, 2019
7:00a – 8:00a Breakfast
8:00a – 12:30p Conference Sessions
12:30p – ??? SDES Past Presidents Luncheon
Read more about our Conference Speakers and their presentations.
Find out more about Vendor and Sponsor Opportunities
All Events are based out of the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center
Lodging Information
A room block is reserved at the Ramkota Hotel Pierre at a rate of $101 for the evenings of April 24th and 25th. Individual reservations can be made by calling 605.224.6877 and requesting the South Dakota Engineering Society room block. The block of rooms will be held until March 24th. The conference rate will still be available after March 24th, but availability may be limited. Other hotels in the area include:
Days Inn 605.223.1336
ClubHouse Hotel and Suites 605.494.2582
AmericInn, Fort Pierre 605.223.2358
My Place, Fort Pierre 605.494.2090
1:00 – 3:00p Conference Registration Open
3:00 – 5:00p SDES Board Meeting
5:00 – 6:00p Conference Registration Open
5:30 – 10:00p Hospitality Room
Sponsored by the Dakota Concrete Pipe Association
Review the Conference Schedule
Find out more about the Presenters and their Presentations
Print a Complete Conference Brochure with Mail-In Registration Form
All Events are at the Hilton Garden Inn, Rapid City
Lodging Information
A room block is reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn Rapid City at $79 for the evening of October 11. Individual reservations can be made by calling 605.791.9000 and requesting the South Dakota Engineering Society room block. The conference rate is only available until 5 p.m., September 20th. Other hotels in the area include:
Country Inn & Suites 605.394.0017
Holiday Inn Express 605.355.9090
Best Western Ramkota 605.343.8550
