Livestream
Watch the Opening General Session
Can't make it to Bismarck on Monday morning? Tune in live for the welcome, the Excellence in County Government Awards, and our keynote.
- Monday, October 12, 2026
- 8:20 - 10:00 AM Central
- Bismarck Event Center, Hall A
Opens in a new tab. Join a few minutes early.
What You'll See
The Opening General Session kicks off the main day of the 2026 conference and brings county officials from across North Dakota together in one room - and now, on one screen.
Welcome Messages
The official start to the 2026 NDACo Annual Conference, celebrating 250 years of counties building the country.
Excellence in County Government Awards
Honoring the people and projects making a difference in North Dakota counties this year.
Danny Adams
Unlocking Connection Through Laughter - an interactive mix of comedy, real-life insight, and playful games built around the idea that shared laughter strengthens connection and workplace culture.
Before You Watch
Get Set Up
- Bookmark this page. The watch link will be posted here the morning of Monday, October 12.
- Refresh at 8:00 AM Central. If the button still says the link is coming, reload the page.
- Join by 8:10 AM so you're settled in before the session starts at 8:20.
- Watching as a group? A commission room or conference room with a projector and speakers works great. Share this page with county staff who couldn't make the trip.
Trouble Watching?
- No picture or spinning wheel? Refresh the stream tab, or try a different browser like Chrome, Edge, or Safari.
- No sound? Check that the player isn't muted and your device volume is up.
- On a county network? Some networks block streaming sites. Try a phone or tablet on cellular data, or ask your IT department.
- Choppy video? Close other tabs and apps, or move closer to your Wi-Fi router.
Still stuck? Call NDACo at 701-425-0808 during the session.
All times are Central Time.