Register Now for Countyfest! (a.k.a. Annual Conference) 

Posted 7/05/24 (Fri)

Register Now for Countyfest! (a.k.a. Annual Conference) 

Jeff Eslinger | County News Editor 

Mark your calendars for October 20-22 for the ND Counties Annual Conference in Bismarck. There will be great sessions, exhibitors and networking!  

This year’s theme “Countyfest” celebrates counties in the tradition of Oktoberfest celebrating harvest. So, dust off your lederhosen, put a feather in your Alpine hat, and join your fellow county officials to exchange ideas, learn and celebrate our accomplishments. 

Our featured keynote speaker is Christopher Carter, an expert presenter known for delivering hard-hitting content with energy and humor. Drawing upon his expertise in communication and body language, he speaks on customer service, teamwork, and developing a customer-focused mindset. 

As a major bonus, Mr. Carter will dazzle and entertain from the stage on Monday evening with his amazing skills as a mentalist, with stunning and hilarious demonstrations of thought reading and mental influence. 

The agenda and workshop titles are still being developed and will be updated on the conference website regularly. A link to the conference information will always be prominent at www.ndaco.org.  

Major change alert: ALL activities will be held at the Bismarck Event Center, including the Welcoming Social on Sunday evening. In past years, that event was held at the Radisson Hotel. Additionally, all Sunday member association meetings will be held at the Event Center, unless the organization makes other plans. We hope this will simplify your experience (and help you avoid downtown parking).  

A list of hotels honoring the state rate can be seen HERE.  

So don’t wait! Register for the Annual Conference now!