Banquet Registration

Register your one guest at $40.00 for Sicangu Resource Development Banquet HERE!

The Box Elder Event Center

Welcome to The Box, your premier destination for events, also known as The Box Elder Events Center.

Experience the Midwest’s newest state-of-the-art facility, featuring professional DMX audio-visual technology, a full-service catering kitchen, and over 60,000 square feet of versatile event space.

Our team specializes in crafting affordable, modern, and innovative events, tailored to your needs. From sporting events to conventions, weddings, and beyond, we’re dedicated to delivering world-class service and unforgettable experiences.

https://thebox.live

Venue & event space in Box Elder, SD

631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719

Open · Closes 8 PM · More hours

(605) 791-0753

2026 Professionals Conference Schedule

Sicangu Resource Development

2026 Professionals Conference

December 16–19, 2026

Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Conference Speaker Schedule

Select a day below to view that day’s schedule.

Day One: Building the Foundation

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

8:00–8:30 AM

Registration and Morning Welcome

Conference Leadership Team

Participant check-in, networking, opening prayer, and conference orientation.

Opening keynote speaker 8:30–10:00 AM

Opening Keynote: Leading With Purpose

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

An inspiring presentation on purpose, responsibility, leadership, and serving our communities.

10:00–10:15 AM

Morning Break

Professional mindset speaker 10:15–11:45 AM

Professional Mindset and Personal Accountability

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Practical strategies for strengthening discipline, responsibility, confidence, and professional performance.

11:45 AM–1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch, networking, and vendor visitation.

Communication speaker 1:00–2:15 PM

Communication That Builds Trust

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Learn how respectful communication strengthens teams, relationships, and workplace culture.

2:15–2:30 PM

Afternoon Break

Leadership workshop speaker 2:30–3:45 PM

Interactive Leadership Workshop

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

A hands-on session focused on leadership challenges, teamwork, and real-world solutions.

3:45–4:00 PM

Daily Reflection and Door Prizes

Conference Leadership Team

Day Two: Strengthening the Professional

Thursday, December 17, 2026

8:00–8:30 AM

Morning Welcome and Reflection

Conference Leadership Team

Emotional intelligence speaker 8:30–10:00 AM

Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Understand emotional awareness, self-control, empathy, and relationship management.

10:00–10:15 AM

Morning Break

Conflict resolution speaker 10:15–11:45 AM

Managing Conflict With Respect

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Techniques for addressing disagreements, difficult conversations, and workplace tension.

11:45 AM–1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch, networking, and vendor visitation.

Customer service speaker 1:00–2:15 PM

Customer Service and Community Impact

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Explore how every interaction can strengthen trust, reputation, and community relationships.

2:15–2:30 PM

Afternoon Break

Professional development panel 2:30–3:45 PM

Professional Development Panel

Featured Speakers and Community Leaders

A panel discussion featuring professional experiences, lessons, challenges, and opportunities.

3:45–4:00 PM

Daily Reflection and Door Prizes

Conference Leadership Team

Day Three: Creating Stronger Teams

Friday, December 18, 2026

8:00–8:30 AM

Morning Welcome and Reflection

Conference Leadership Team

Team-building speaker 8:30–10:00 AM

Building Healthy and Effective Teams

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Learn how trust, shared purpose, accountability, and communication create stronger teams.

10:00–10:15 AM

Morning Break

Time management speaker 10:15–11:45 AM

Time Management and Workplace Productivity

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Practical systems for setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and improving daily productivity.

11:45 AM–1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch, networking, and vendor visitation.

Workplace wellness speaker 1:00–2:15 PM

Workplace Wellness and Healthy Boundaries

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Strategies for creating balance, reducing stress, and maintaining healthy professional relationships.

2:15–2:30 PM

Afternoon Break

Team-building facilitator 2:30–3:45 PM

Team-Building Experience

Conference Facilitation Team

An interactive team-building session designed to strengthen collaboration, trust, and problem-solving.

3:45–4:00 PM

Daily Reflection and Door Prizes

Conference Leadership Team

Day Four: Moving Forward With Purpose

Saturday, December 19, 2026

8:00–8:30 AM

Morning Welcome and Reflection

Conference Leadership Team

Vision and purpose speaker 8:30–10:00 AM

Vision, Purpose, and Future Generations

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

A presentation connecting professional service, personal vision, community responsibility, and future generations.

10:00–10:15 AM

Morning Break

Action planning speaker 10:15–11:45 AM

Turning Knowledge Into Action

Speaker Name

Professional Title or Organization

Participants develop a plan for applying conference lessons within their workplace and community.

11:45 AM–1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch, networking, and vendor visitation.

Closing keynote speaker 1:00–2:15 PM

Closing Keynote: The Leader Within

Featured Closing Speaker

Professional Title or Organization

A motivational closing presentation focused on courage, responsibility, growth, and leadership in action.

2:15–2:30 PM

Afternoon Break

Conference facilitator 2:30–3:30 PM

Conference Commitments and Participant Reflections

Conference Facilitation Team

Participants share key lessons, commitments, and next steps.

3:30–4:00 PM

Closing Ceremony, Awards, and Grand Prize Drawing

Conference Leadership Team

Final acknowledgments, certificates, special recognition, and conference closing.

Sicangu Resource Development

2026 Professionals Conference

December 16–19, 2026

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