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REGISTRATION & HOTEL RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY REGISTRATION WILL OPEN APRIL 1.
HOTELS - RESERVE YOUR ROOM BY MAY 15
We have two room blocks to choose from. The hotels are 2-min walking distance apart. The Scientific/Aviation sessions will be at the Hyatt Place and the Welcome Reception and Spouse Hospitality Suite will be at the Hotel Alex Johnson.
HYATT PLACE RAPID CITY / DOWNTOWN
525 St. Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
BOOK ONLINE by May 15, 2026
Room Rate: $199/nt + tax
HOTEL ALEX JOHNSON RAPID CITY
523 Sixth Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
BOOK ONLINE or call 605-342-1210 by May 15, 2026
Room Rate: $237/nt + tax
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, June 5, 2026 - Arrivals & Welcome Reception
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Morning CME / Afternoon Activities
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - Morning CME / Afternoon Activities
Monday, June 8, 2026 - Morning CME / Afternoon Activities / Final Dinner
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - Departures or optional post-conference activties
AIRPORT - Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)
Private aircraft will be directed to WestJet Air Center
Commercial arrivals will use the main terminal
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES – Registration Opens April 1
Make the most of your Black Hills experience with curated excursions featuring iconic landmarks, scenic landscapes, and unique local experiences.
Saturday, June 6
Visit to Crazy Horse Memorial with time to explore and group photo
Evening at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Dinner on your own at Carvers’ Café prior to the Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, June 7
Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour through Custer State Park
Chuckwagon Cookout and live entertainment
Monday, June 8
Afternoon excursion to historic Deadwood with free time to explore
Tuesday, June 9 (TBD)
Optional visit to the South Dakota Air & Space Museum and/or Ellsworth Air Force Base Tour
RIGHT FRONT SEATER EXPERIENCES - Registration Opens April 1
Enhance your visit with these smaller group, hands-on local experiences taking place each morning.
Saturday, June 6
City Trolley Tour - guided overview of Rapid City's history & landmarks
Sunday, June 7
Candle Making Class at Urban Glow Candle Co. - create your own custom scented candle
Monday, June 8
City of Presidents Scavenger Hunt