2026 Emerging Industries Conference To Address Major Changes Coming To North Dakota
Major and diverse industries are moving into North Dakota at a rapid pace, bringing significant changes to land use, infrastructure, and communities across the state. In response, the Northwest Landowners Association (NWLA) will host the 2026 Emerging Industries Conference on February 2-3, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota.
The educational conference will take place in the Bavendick Stateroom at the BSC National Energy Center of Excellence, located at 1200 Schafer Street. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on February 2.
This two-day event is designed to help landowners, local and state officials, and members of the public better understand emerging industries impacting North Dakota, ask informed questions and engage directly with knowledgeable speakers.
Conference topics will include:
• Critical minerals and rare earth elements
• Energy needs, production, and transmission
• New developments like data centers and cryptomining
• Pore space development
• Legal considerations and presentations
• Lithium extraction/mining
• Carbon dioxide (CO2) projects
Staying educated is no longer optional, as new development accelerates, landowners need reliable information to protect their land, their rights and their future.
There is a registration fee to attend the conference and is offered at a discount price for 2026 NWLA members. Advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register, visit nwlandowners.com or call 701-721-4258.