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Skyward Conference 2026
River’s Edge Convention Center 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Start planning your conference experience by exploring the sessions and descriptions above. Be sure to review the Conference Schedule, Conference Pricing, and Hotel Information below for important details to help you plan your conference experience.
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Conference Schedule
Green Mill Meet and Greet 10/7
7:00PM - 9:00PM
If you are new to Skyward®, the conference or have or will be migrating from SMS 2.0 to Qmlativ, please consider joining us for an informal evening of networking where you can meet the MN Skyward Steering Committee, Skyward staff and other conference attendees.
***This is included in your registration fee, but please note that food and beverage purchases will be at each guest's own expense.
Thursday 10/8
Registration/Breakfast 7:00AM - 8:00AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks 8:00AM - 8:20AM
Sessions 8:30AM - 11:30AM
Skyward and Vendor Presentation 11:30AM - 12:15PM
Lunch 12:15PM - 12:55 PM
Sessions 1:00PM - 4:30PM with a
Dessert Break and Vendor Highlight from 2:00PM - 2:30PM
Vendor displays open 9:00 – 4:30PM
Skyward Q&A room open 10:00-3:20PM
Thursday Evening 10/8
Keep the fun going with dinner, a cash bar, a Comedian Game Show, and a DJ!
Come learn, laugh, relax, and connect with your Skyward community.
4:30PM - 6:00PM Social and Dinner
6:00-7:30 Office Feud - Comedian
7:30-11:00 DJ Frank
Friday 10/29
Registration/Breakfast 7:00AM - 8:20AM
Sessions 8:30AM - 12:30PM with a morning break at 10:20AM - 10:40AM
Vendor Displays open 8:30-11:20AM
Skyward Q&A room open 8:30-11:20AM
Registration Cost
Conference Pricing
Full Conference: $275
Thursday Only: $225
Friday Only: $150
Hotel Cost
Best Western Kelly Inn.
100 4th Avenue S, Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Rooms are limited, so book early!
To reserve: Select Here To Book Now
or call (320) 253-0606.