We love to have fun! Just check out all the fun activities we had going on during the 2023 Conference!
5 days of fun and quality safety training!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Pre-Conference
(NDSC Campus)
7:00am – 8:00am Pre-Conference Check-in
8:00am – 5:00pm Pre-Conference Session
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
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
Scott Bloom – “Laugh. Learn. Connect. The Art of Building Powerful Connections that Grow Your Business”
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
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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
Jim Craig – “Inside the Winning Locker Room”
9:15am – 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 Exhibit Hall Closes & Tear down
1:30pm – 2:30pm Breakout Sessions
2:30pm – 2:45pm Break
2:45pm – 3:45pm Breakout Sessions
3:45pm – 4:00pm Break
4:00pm – 5:00pm Breakout Sessions
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
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
Lauren Sisler – “Unlocking the Shackles of Shame”
Fun Activities
EVENT SOCIAL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 – 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
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 – THURSDAY, FEB. 23
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 Thursday, Feb. 23 at 1:15pm.
Interested in making a donation to the silent auction? Contact Lisa at lisah@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
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
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 $150 VISA gift card.
SPOT THE SAFETY HAZARD GAME
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 – THURSDAY, FEB. 23
Exhibit Hall & Lobby
Test out your ability to recognize safety hazards and violations! Visit our Spot the Safety Hazard game in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday and Thursday and in the lobby are on Friday and put your knowledge to the test! Turn in your sheet at the registration table for a chance to win $150 VISA gift card.
SELFIE/PHOTO STATION
Exhibit Hall & Lobby
Strike a pose at our NDSC selfie/photo display to show your commitment to safety! Located at the NDSC booth in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday and Thursday and in the lobby area on Friday.
NDSC Fit Testing will be available at the Conference. Special Conference pricing!
