July 21-23, 2026
Conference details and schedules coming soon!
location
Sioux Falls Convention Center
1201 N. W. Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
A discounted rate for 2026 SNASD Conference is available at the Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center.
July 20-23, 2026
$139 USD Per Night
Rate cannot be guaranteed after 6/20/26
Follow this link to book online: 2026 SNASD Annual Conference
keynote speakers
jon colby
kim hodous
kim hodous
Recently named a 2026 Real Leaders® Top Impact Speaker, Jon Colby helps organizations build stronger leaders, better communicators, and higher-trust teams through practical, improv-based learning experiences.
With more than 25 years of experience using improvisational principles in leadership and communication development, Jon’s interactive approach helps teams improve collaboration, increase engagement, and make more confident decisions in real time. His programs are designed to be immediately applicable, with tools participants can use the same day—on the job, with their teams.
A graduate of the Second City Conservatory and an educator with over 15 years of classroom experience, Jon blends humor, structure, and psychological safety to create learning environments where participation feels natural and outcomes stick. His work is the foundation of the Colby Leadership Institute, where improv-inspired exercises are designed to be run independently by teams, supported by clear video instruction and real-world examples.
kim hodous
kim hodous
kim hodous
Kim Hodous is a high-energy keynote speaker who helps organizations create happier teams—and better results. Known for her engaging, interactive style, Kim blends research, humor, storytelling, and participation to deliver experiences that energize audiences and translate directly into action.
Kim’s work is grounded in a simple, powerful truth: happiness isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Backed by decades of research, she shows how happiness drives engagement, productivity, communication, and performance. Her approach centers on three core principles—Energy, Habits, and Connection—that consistently show up in high-performing individuals, teams, and organizations.
With more than 20 years of speaking experience and over 1,000 presentations delivered nationwide, Kim has worked with associations, healthcare organizations, schools, and corporate teams across the country. She holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation, earned by fewer than 12% of professional speakers worldwide.
When Kim speaks, people don’t just feel inspired—they feel capable. And that’s when happier teams start creating better results.