MASWCD Annual Convention and Trade Show

MASWCD Annual Convention and Trade Show

Dates: November 30 - December 2, 2026 (Nov 30: registration and pre-convention workshops; Dec 1-2: main convention program)
Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55439
Registration deadline: November 13, 2026
Official convention site: https://www.maswcd.info/

The MASWCD (Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts) Annual Convention is the 90th anniversary edition and draws more than 700 conservation leaders from across Minnesota. SWCD officials, resource professionals, landowners, conservation leaders, industry professionals and agency representatives gather to network, discuss conservation policies and implementation, and learn the newest technologies affecting natural resource management. The 2026 program features 1 keynote, 15 sessions and 47 speakers.

2026 schedule. Mon Nov 30: 11:00-16:00 registration; 12:30-16:30 pre-convention workshop(s). Tue Dec 1: 7:00-8:15 continental breakfast; 7:00-16:30 registration; 8:30-9:00 business meeting; 9:00-10:00 keynote; 10:30-11:15 plenary session; 11:30-13:30 MASWCD Awards Luncheon; 14:00-15:00 and 15:30-16:30 breakout sessions; 16:30-18:30 networking reception with appetizer buffet and cash bar. Wed Dec 2: 7:00-8:15 continental breakfast; 7:30-12:00 registration; 8:30-10:00 employee sessions; 8:30-12:00 business meeting; 9:00-10:00 and 10:30-11:30 Outstanding Conservationist special programs; 12:15-14:15 Outstanding Conservationist Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. Several meals require ticket purchase.

Exhibit hall: Mon 8:00-16:00 (set up); Tue 7:30-12:00 and 13:15-16:00; Wed 7:30-12:00.

Registration and lodging: Attendee registration via the 2026 MASWCD Convention Attendee Registration form (Cognito Forms); the 2026 Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus is published on the convention site. Lodging at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington - Minneapolis South, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55439, phone 952.835.7800, with a dedicated booking link on the convention website.

Sources: MASWCD official site maswcd.org (Meetings & Events / 2026-2027 Calendar) and the official convention website maswcd.info.