Annual Conference
2025 SDAO Annual Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2025 SDAO Annual Conference! We will have over 20 training and educational sessions, networking opportunities, our ever-popular exhibitor trade show, awards banquet, and more! The annual conference is also our member districts’ opportunity to send a representative to vote at the caucus meeting and Annual Business Meeting.
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Dates
February 6: Pre-Conference Sessions
February 7-9: Annual Conference
Location
Riverhouse on the Deschutes
3075 N Hwy 97 | Bend, Oregon
Registration Rates
Thank you to our sponsors who continue to help us keep the conference affordable for members! We have been able to keep the same rates for over ten years with your generosity.
- Pre-Conference: $50 per session
- One Day Only (Friday or Saturday): $140
- Full Conference (Thursday Evening-Sunday Morning): $230
*Please note, general registration will open the first week of December.
Hotel Information
Riverhouse on the Deschutes (ROOM BLOCK FULL, CHECK BACK IN JANUARY)
Rates range from $120-185/night + tax
Book Online: https://bit.ly/SDAORoomBlock
Book by Phone: 541-389-3111
Mention Group: Special Districts Association of Oregon
Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River Bend (ROOM BLOCK FULL, CHECK BACK IN JANUARY)
Rates range from $125/night + tax
15 NE Butler Market Rd | 541-388-4114
Book Online: https://bit.ly/SDAORedLion
**Update: Unfortunately, both room blocks are full as of 12/9/24. Luckily, there are several hotels in Bend. We do not have other room blocks available but it looks like there are still some good lodging rates available.
Below are other hotel options. They are not walkable to the conference center, but they are a short drive.
- 1.6 miles - Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rdmfi-fairfield-inn-and-suites-bend-downtown/overview
- 2.6 miles - Old St Francis School: https://www.mcmenamins.com/old-st-francis-school/lodging/guestrooms
- 3.4 miles - Hilton Garden Inn: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rdmbehx-hampton-suites-bend
- 4.3 miles - Hampton Inn & Suites: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rdmbehx-hampton-suites-bend
Registration Information
Registration information will be sent to all members, agents, and affiliates on December 2nd.
Registration is now open! Register now!
Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Sponsor and exhibitor registration is now open! Become a Sponsor now!
Questions
Visit our FAQ page for help with frequently asked questions. You may also contact SDAO Member Services at memberservices@sdao.com or 800-285-5461.
Future Conference Dates/Locations
February 5-8, 2026: Seaside Civic & Convention Center, Seaside
February 4-7, 2027: Sunriver Resort, Sunriver