7th Annual Energize Innovative Rural Communities Conference

Join SDSU Extension and the community of Platte for the 7th annual Energize! Conference on May 6–7, 2025. $99 Early Bird registration ends April 1st. Registration continues at $125 through April 18th. Group discount when you register 3 from the same community at the same time.

This isn't your typical conference . . . This is a conference about rural communities and held in a new rural community each year. In addition, The Energize Rural Communities Conference is a "walking conference" - So bring your walking shoes because you won’t be sitting in a conference center for long!

We kick off our the conference with our 2025 Keynote speaker is Rebecca Undem. Attendees can then choose from four breakout session tracks:
-Rural Tourism
-Funding Community Projects
-Engaging Community Members
-Arts and Culture in your Community.
Breakout sessions are held in local businesses giving attendees a chance to explore the community, meet local business owners, and exchange success stories with leaders from across South Dakota.

Get ready to get "Down and Derby" with Tuesday’s themed evening meal and entertainment.

Don't miss our closing panel: Voices of the Next Generation - Young Entrepreneurs!

Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsors: Bush Foundation, SDSU Extension Community Vitality and our Gold Sponsors: SD Telecom Association, First Fidelity Bank & Fidelity Agency, Christiansen Land and Cattle, LTD and Platte Avera Health Center.

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