2025 UMACRAO Annual Conference

Bridging Connections

Conference logo with Sioux Falls skyline.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota
October 27–29, 2025

Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

Conference Registration Information

Conference registration will open on August 1!

UMACRAO Member Conference Registration Fees

Dates Registration Fee
August 1–31 (early bird) $400
September 1–30 $450
October 1–11 $500


Affiliates Conference Registration Fees

Dates Registration Fee
August 1–31 (early bird) $450
September 1–30 $500
October 1–11 $550

 

Submit Your Session Proposals for the 2025 Conference

UMACRAO is looking to create another memorable conference experience with engaging sessions by tapping into your expertise and creativity! All UMACRAO members are invited to submit session proposals for the 2025 annual conference.

We welcome presentations, panels, and roundtables. Session proposals are due Friday, August 1.

Submit your session proposals today!

Additional Details to Help you Plan Ahead

Program at a Glance

Check out the 2025 Program at a Glance to see what we have in store for this year's conference.

Hotel and Conference Location Information

Canopy Sioux Falls Hotel

Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown | Steel District
120 E. 4th Place, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104

King rooms will be available for October 26–29 and queen rooms for October 27 and 28. The room rate is $169 per night. Once all of the rooms held in our block have been booked, the website will display a flex rate.

Additional location and transportation information is available on the Canopy website.

Refunds and Substitutions

All changes, substitutions, and cancellations must be made in writing and emailed to [email protected]. There is no penalty if the substitute works at the same institution as the original registrant. Membership status will be verified and additional fees assessed as appropriate.

Cancellation and Refund Deadlines

Refund requests will be considered based on the following deadlines. Refunds will be credited in the manner paid. Allow up to 30 days after the meeting to receive your refund.

On or before August 31, 2025: no penalty for cancellation; refund given.
September 1–October 1, 2025: refund given minus a $150 administrative fee.
After October 1, 2025: No refunds of any fees paid.

These terms and conditions apply to registrations received on the UMACRAO website. If the meeting is canceled or converted to an all-virtual delivery, registrants will be notified in advance.