2025 Family Business Conference FAQS

We are sold out of every seat at the conference. Please arrive early to find your preferred seat. We encourage you to fill every seat at every table - a great way to meet other family business leaders!

April 30: Breakfast begins at 7AM. First keynote begins at 8AM. 

May 1: Roundtable Discussions and Breakfast begin at 7:15AM. First keynote begins at 8:15AM. 

Dress for the conference is business casual. 

The room temperature will fluctuate throughout the day; therefore, if you’re a person that gets cold easily, we would suggest wearing layers.

The Steel District Parking Ramp. Take the skywalk on the second floor of the parking ramp through the office tower. Continue straight to the second skywalk from the office tower to the second floor of the Canopy Hotel. Head down the stairs to the lobby for check-in and registration. 

This year’s conference is located at the Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown. 120 E 4th Pl, Sioux Falls, SD.

If you are staying overnight at the hotel, check-in is at 3:00PM with check-out at 12:00PM. If you need a different check-in or check-out time, please be sure to connect with the hotel to coordinate those details.

Yes! A breakfast buffet will be served both Wednesday (7-8am) and Thursday (7:15-8:00am). Lunch will be available at 12:00pm on Wednesday. Snacks, water, coffee, tea, and soda will be available.

Featuring heavy appetizers made with ingredients from family-owned producers, the Taste of Family Business social will be on Wednesday evening starting at 5:30pm. Taste of Family Business is included as part of your conference registration.

Yes! Please utilize the Canopy's Transfer Lounge. Talk to the front desk for more information and access to the Lounge.