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Building Better Futures for the Modern Day Youth
2023 EVERGREEN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 1 & 2, 2023
THE SANFORD CONVENTION CENTER
BEMIDJI, MN
The Evergreen Annual Conference is the premier training event held in northern Minnesota for youth-serving professionals from across the state. This is the 18th year Evergreen Youth & Family Services will be hosting this conference in Bemidji. Conference participants will gain knowledge on how to effectively serve youth facing challenges such as mental health crisis, poverty, abuse, homelessness, foster care, apathy, sexual exploitation, chemical dependency, navigating social media, parenting, or other challenges; learn best practices that can improve outcomes for youth facing these challenges; and have opportunities to network and build relationships that can provide opportunities for collaboration.
Schedule

Conference SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1ST
7:45-8:45am
Registration & Check-In
9:00-10:15am
Conference Welcome & Opening Keynote
10:15-10:30am
Break
10:30-11:30am
Breakout Sessions: Round I
11:30-11:45am
Break
11:45am-12:45pm
Luncheon & Networking
12:45-1:45pm
Breakout Sessions: Round II
1:45-2:15pm
Snack Break
2:15-3:15pm
Breakout Sessions: Round III
Time TBD
Social at The Sanford Center
DAY 2 - THURSDAY, NOV. 2ND
7:45-8:45am
Registration & Check-In
9:00-10:15am
Welcome Back & Morning Keynote
10:15-10:30am
Break
10:30-11:30am
Breakout Sessions: Round IV
11:30-11:45am
Break
11:45am-12:45pm
Luncheon & Networking
12:45-1:45pm
Breakout Sessions: Round V
1:45-2:00pm
Snack Break
2:00-2:45pm
Final Keynote
2:45-3:00pm
Closing Remarks
Schedule subject to change.
LODGING
LODGING
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
1019 Paul Bunyan Dr S
Bemidji, MN
218-751-3600
When booking, mention "Evergreen2023"
for our discounted rate.
Block of rooms available until October 20th
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
115 Lake Shore Dr NE
Bemidji, MN
218-441-4400
When booking, mention "Evergreen2023"
for our discounted rate.
Block of rooms available until October 27th
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