2026 Conference & Expo on May 20, 2026
You don’t need to be an Avera PACE member to join us — and the conference is also free to attend! The conference is on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and takes place at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 N West Ave.
What to Expect
Meet, mingle and make new connections. Attendees will learn about group purchasing and the future of supply chains. Expect to leave with valuable information, resources and confidence in your business supply chain operations.
Vendor Show
We are planning for more than 70 vendors from food service, janitorial, pharmacy, office supply and promotions, medical equipment and health care services to be available with samples and information.
Keynotes
Change and resilience expert, New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Unstoppable Momentum™ Movement Kim Becking will speak. Her keynote session is titled: Ignite Unstoppable Momentum: Harness the Power of Adaptability, Resilience and Mindset in a Rapidly Changing World.
The conference will end with a closing keynote from Dr. Ronald Place, Regional President and CEO of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.
Breakouts
Carefully curated breakout sessions give small businesses and industry experts practical, insider insights. Breakout sessions you can attend during the conference will cover the following topics:
- Food
- Supply Chain
- Pharmacy
- Leadership
- Human Resources
- Artificial Intelligence
Continuing Education Units
We are offering Continuing Education Units (CEU) to increase professional participation and reinforce that Avera PACE is a trusted partner in workforce development. These four CEU categories include:
