Roughrider Conference

Combined Conference February 19-20, 2026

Keynote Address by Sam Mackey, CEO of Outsider

Friday February 20th

Sam Mackey recently retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service in the SEAL Teams. His passion for the outdoors started when he was a young kid, running around the woods in Illinois with his red rider chasing small game and building forts.

During his tenure in the SEAL Teams, Sam used hunting and time outside to relax and escape from the stress and fast pace of life. Watching the woods come to life at sunrise or sunset is the purest form of therapy for the soul.

All of Sam’s major life decisions over the last decade were made while spending time outdoors with mentors and friends. Sam wants everyone to experience how the great outdoors has enhanced his life.

Thursday, February 19th – Brewhalla

 1400-1700                         Conference Set-Up (Magic Factory)

1700-1900                         Annual Association Meetings (NDNGEA – Magic Factory | NGAND – Odditorium)

1900-2200                         Friends of the Roughrider Association Social (Odditorium)

              • Military Attendees, Retirees, Corporate Partners & Guests

Friday, February 20th – Brewhalla (Magic Factory)

 0730-0830                         Registration / Refreshments

0830-0845                         Welcome: Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance

0845-0930                         CODEL/Governor’s Address: TBD

0930-0945                         Break

0945-1015                         CODEL Address: TBD

1015-1030                         Break

1030-1100                         NDNG Update: TBD

1100-1200                         Scholarship & Officer of the Year Presentations / Lunch

1200-1230                         CODEL Address: TBD

1230-1300                         Capitol Hill Update: NGAUS/EANGUS Reps

1300-1330                         Break

1330-1530                         Professional Development: TBD

1530-1600                         End-of-Day Recap / Feedback

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February 19th and 20th, 2026 Fargo Brewhalla

Free for first-time Attendees!
$25 / Person for returning members

Format includes:
Exciting Thursday evening social and Friday professional development sessions during the duty day.

All Conference activities & business concluding by 4 PM Friday

LODGING

Fargo Brewhalla Hotel
1702 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
701-532-0506

Lodging Cost: $110 + taxes
Room Block Closes 28 JAN

For room block booking, call Kayla 9am – 5pm

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