Roughrider Conference
Creating lasting relationships with thousands of Soldiers, Airmen, and Leaders of the North Dakota National Guard. Together, we can make a difference in our community.
Combined Conference March 20-21, 2025
2025 Combined Roughrider Conference
Keynote Address by Paul Krismer from Warrior Leader Training
Friday March 21st – Talk Title: “Surprising Science of Happiness and Readiness”
Drawing on 25+ years as a leader in the injury prevention industry, Paul teaches leaders how to shift perspective about company culture and mental health in order to achieve higher effectiveness.
Paul’s delivery leaves audience members wanting more and feeling inspired. His unique approach radically shifts perspectives organization culture. His rating on feedback forms average 9.2 out of 10 and nearly all those who respond say they would like to have Paul return to the same event.
Thursday, March 20th – Radisson Hotel & Laughing Sun Brewery
1400-1730 Conference Set-Up (Radisson Hotel)
1730-1930 Annual Association Meetings (Radisson Hotel)
2000-2300 Friends of the Roughrider Association Social (Laughing Sun Brewery) – Military Attendees, Retirees, Corporate Partners & Guests
Friday, March 21st – Radisson Hotel
0730-0830 Registration / Refreshments
0830-0845 Welcome: Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
0845-0900 CODEL Address: Rep. Julie Fedorchak
0900-0930 Governor’s Address: Gov. Kelly Armstrong
0930-0945 Break
0945-1015 CODEL Address: Sen. John Hoeven
1015-1030 Break
1030-1100 NDNG Update: BG Jackie Huber & LTC Jay Sheldon
1100-1200 Scholarship & Officer of the Year Presentations / Lunch
1200-1230 CODEL Address: Sen. Kevin Cramer
1230-1300 Capitol Hill Update: Mr. Russ Read, NGAUS Legislative Affairs Manager
1300-1330 Break
1330-1530 Professional Development: Paul Krismer, Warrior Leader Training
1530-1600 End-of-Day Recap / Feedback
2025 Corporate Sponsors
The NGAND/NDNGEA wish to say “Thank You” to our 2025 Conference Sponsors and Roughrider Association Members.
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Join our Roughrider Society
We invite any company, firm, organization or corporation to apply for membership in our Roughrider Society. The Roughrider Society is designed to sustain and develop partnerships with our defense contracting community and North Dakota-based companies within our Guard communities. Your support enables us to pursue legislative priorities both national and state that provide our membership with the training and equipment required to successfully complete our missions, and equitable pay and benefits to attract the best Guardsmen we can.
REGISTRATION
March 20th and 21st, 2025
Bismarck Radisson Hotel
Free for first-time Attendees!
$25 / Person for returning members
New format includes:
Exciting Thursday Night Social with additional food, beverage & activities at the Laughing Sun Brewing Co. from 8PM – 11PM
All Conference activities & business concluding by 4 PM Friday
Download: Conference Poster
CONFERENCE BOOKLET & SCHEDULE
LODGING
Bismarck Radisson Hotel
605 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND
701-712-6475
Room rate is $99/night, plus tax, with a cutoff date of 2/18/2025.
Reference the Roughrider Conference Block when calling for reservations
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Add your voice to thousands of The Roughrider Society is designed to sustain and develop partnerships with our defense contracting community and North Dakota-based companies within our Guard communities.