The NDACo Annual Conference is NDACo’s premier educational and networking event. Held every October, the conference is a two-day gathering of over 500 officials, guests and vendors from across the state. Conference activities include:

• Educational workshops, including ILG-credit qualifying classes
• Vendor exhibits
• NDACo Board of Directors elections
• NDCCA Annual Business meeting
• Discussion and voting on important legislative resolutions and initiatives
• Topical keynote speakers and special guests
• ILG awards and graduation
• Presentation of Excellence in County Government Awards and scholarship winners
• Scheduled and informal opportunities to network with other county folks, partners, state officials and others.

All county officials are strongly urged to attend the NDACo Annual Conference & Expo. Many consider it essential to their ability to provide the best service to their constituents.

For more information about attending the conference or for corporate sponsors and exhibitors, contact Jeff Eslinger at jeff.eslinger@ndaco.org.

Future Conference dates have been reserved as follows:

• 2025: October 26-28
• 2026 October 11-13
• 2027 October 10-12
• 2028 October 8-10