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SAVE THE DATE 2025

Wednesday Oct. 8th - Thursday Oct 9th, 2025
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC)
 
The St. Louis County Health and Human Services Conference is celebrating 43 years in 2025! 

Dates to remember!

March 1: Sponsor Registration opens and request for workshop proposals open
June: Early Bird Registration opens
August 1: Regular registration 
August 31: Sponsor Registration Closes
September 15: Last day to cancel registration
September 30: Last day to register
 

 

Conference Registration is now Open!
 
 
Sponsor Registration is now Open!

 

2025 Sponsorships

Sponsor Registration is Open 

Sponsor Registration


Do you want to exhibit and showcase your organizations programs and services to thousands of Human Service Practitioner and Professionals? If so, we have different levels of sponsorship to meet your organizations needs for maximum exposure. Space is limited and booths do fill quickly.

 

 

Opening Keynote Sponsor

$2400
SOLD OUT
 
  • Introduce the opening keynote speaker
  • 2 exhibitor tables
  • 4 free conference registrations
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in our Conference App
  • Recognition in conference brochure with 1/2 page ad
  • Banner bug for exhibit hall to be used on stage during opening keynote
Closing Keynote Sponsor

$2400
 
  • Introduce the closing keynote speaker
  • 2 exhibitor tables
  • 4 free conference registrations
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in our Conference App
  • Recognition in conference brochure with 1/2 page ad
  • Banner bug for exhibit hall to be used on stage during closing keynote

Champion Sponsor

$1200
SOLD OUT
 

 
  • 2 exhibitor tables
  • 4 free conference registrations
  • Recognition and 1/4 page ad in the conference brochure
  • Floor sticker of company
    logo 2' X 2'
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in the conference app

Advocate Sponsor

$600
 

 
  • 1 exhibitor table
  • 2 free conference registrations
  • Recognition in conference brochure
  • Floor sticker of company logo 1' X 1
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in the conference app

Ally Sponsor

$300

 

 
  • 1 exhibitor table
  • 1 free conference registrations
  • Recognition in conference brochure
  • 2 free parking passes
  • Listing in the conference app

 

 

Exhibitor Hall Schedule

Wednesday, October 8th 2025

9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Open to Attendees

Thursday, October 9th 2025

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open to Attendees

Thank you for your ongoing support of the St. Louis County Health and Human Service Conference, which provides education, collaboration, and renewal for those who serve the needs of our communities.

Conference Questions Contact:
Michelle K. Nelson -- Chair
Health and Human Service Conference Committee
320 W Superior St, 6E, Duluth MN 55802-1495
(218) 726-2248 (phone)   (218) 733-2093 (fax)
Nelsonm1@stlouiscountymn.gov   

Accounting questions contact 218-726-2292

If paying by check make check payable to SLC Human Services Conference Fund

Mail to: 
320 West 2nd Street
GSC 4 West, Attn. HHS Conference Fund
Duluth, MN 55802

2025 Schedule

2025 St. Louis County Health & Human Services Conference
"The Human in Humanity"
 

Wednesday October 8th
7:30 AM Doors open for exhibitor set-up
7:45 - 4:30 Registration Open
8:00-4:30 Exhibit Hall open
9:00 - 10:00 Session I Workshops
10:30 - 12:00 Welcome & opening Keynote
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00-2:00 Session II Workshops
2:30-3:30 Session III Workshops
4:00-5:00 Session IV Workshops

Thursday October 9th
8:00 - 4:30  Registration Open
8:00 - 4:00  Exhibit Hall open
8:30 - 10:00 Session V Workshops
10:30-12:00 Session VI Workshops
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00-2:30 Session VII Workshops
3:00-4:30 Closing Keynote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2025 Conference Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote - Nicole Andrews
For more information on Nicole visit her website.
 
Closing Keynote - John Noltner

For more information on John visit his website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Registration

 
Wednesday October 8th
7:30 AM Doors open for exhibitor set-up
9:00-4:30 Registration Open | Exhibit Hall Open
9:00-10:00 Session I workshops
10:30 - 12:00 Welcome & Opening Keynote
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00-2:00 Session II Workshops
2:30-3:30 Session III Workshops
4:00 - 5:00 Session IV Workshops
Thursday October 9th
8:00-4:00 Registration Open | Exhibit Hall Open
8:30-10:00 Session V Workshops
10:30-12:00 Session VI Workshops
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00-2:30 Session VII Workshops
3:00-4:30 Closing Keynote

 

2025 Conference Registration Rates
General Registration
Early Bird Rate June - July 31: $100
August 1 - September 30: $125
Walk-in: $150 
 
Student and Veteran Registration
June - October 10: $50
 
For more information contact:
Michelle Nelson 218-726-2248 or email
 
For HHSC Accounting or online registration questions:
call: 218-726-2292 or email
 
No registration refunds after Monday, September 15, 2025
The fee covers attendance for one or both days of the conference and admittance to the exhibit hall. Participants can attend the workshops of their choice throughout the conference. Minnesota Board of Social Work continuing education units (C.E.U.s) will be available; some C.E.U.s may also fulfill Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements.
 
Online registration ends Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Walk in registration begins at 9:00 AM on Wednesday October 8th and continues throughout the conference.
 
*Pre-registration guarantees a conference bag, pen and name badge.
 
Make your check payable:
SLC Human Service Conference Fund

Mail checks to:
320 West 2nd Street
GSC 4 West, Attn: HHS Conference
Duluth, MN 55802-1495
 
Note: due to the high number of expected participants, please allow extra time for parking and registration. Parking is $10.00 per day.

Hotel Information

When calling for hotel reservations, please mention "St. Louis County Human Service Conference Rate."

Canal Park Lodge
250 Canal Park Drive
218-279-6000
www.canalparklodge.com
Starting at $209

Hampton Inn
310 Canal Park Drive
218-720-3000
Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park in Minnesota (hilton.com)
Starting at $219

The Inn on Lake Superior
350 Canal Park Dr.
218-726-1111
888-668-4352
www.innonlakesuperior.com
Starting at $233

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
200 W. 1st St.
218-722-1202
800-477-7089
www.hiduluth.com
Standard Room $169
 

Lift Bridge Lodge
408 Canal Park Drive
218-727-1378
Starting at - $229.49

Pier B
800 West Railroad Street
218-481-8888 - room block reference number 189090
www.pierbresort.com
Starting at $219

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
325 Lake Avenue South
218-727-4663
800-794-1716
www.thesuitesduluth.com
Starting at $139

Tru by Hilton
503 Clearwood Drive
218-722-0222
Starting at $140
St. Louis County Health & Human Service Conference Booking Link

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Conferences

2024 Choosing Hope
Conference Brochure

2023 Courageous Connections: Leading with Curiosity & Compassion
Conference Brochure

2022 Come Together: Community, Unity, Hope
Conference Brochure

2021 Love is Key It Begins with Me
Conference Brochure

2020 And Still We Rise
Conference Brochure
Sponsor Booklet

2019 Bravely Being Human
Conference Brochure
Conference Memento

2018 Tattoos on the Heart
Conference Brochure
Exhibitor Brochure

2017 The Power of Perspective
Conference Brochure
Exhibitor Brochure

2016 The Losses and Laughter We Grow Into
Conference Brochure
Exhibitor Brochure

2015 The Dance of Compassion
Conference Brochure
 

Contact

Michelle Nelson
Organizational Development Specialist
Phone: 218-726-2248
 

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