2026 MNAFPM Conference
"Prescriptions for Flood Resilience"
November 4-6th, 2026
The Kahler Grand Hotel - Rochester, MN
Conference Planning Committee
Co-Chair: Brady Nahkala, Bolton & Menk
Co-Chair: Erv Kraft, AMI Consulting Engineers
Alexa Ducioame, Moore Engineering
Annie Brunton, Barr
Bret Zimmerman, Houston Engineering, Inc.
Cait Caswell, Houston Engineering, Inc.
Connor Dunteman, HR Green
Doug Leung, MNDPS
Doug Joachim, MNDNR
Erol Gudul, AECOM
Garry Bennet, MNDNR
Jenna Clark, MNDPS
Joe Waln, Barr Engineering Co.
Jordan Thole, SEH
Kristy Dellwo, HSEM
Lisa Odens, Houston Engineering, Inc.
Nick Thomas, HDR
Patrick Sejkora, City of Eden Prairie
Riley Mondloch, SEH
Roberta Cronquist, Bolton & Menk
Sam Westlund, Bolton & Menk
Stephanie Thulien, City of Prior Lake
Travis Kluthe, MNDOT
Conference attendees consist of federal, state, and local government officials, planners, engineers, consultants, researchers, educators, watershed organizations, climatologists, emergency managers, and environmental regulators. This year's conference agenda will focus on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain management guidance, recovery programs, flood control projects, case studies, and mapping.
Hotel:
The conference will be held at the Kahler Grand Hotel.
Reservations can be made here: Kahler Grand Hotel - Reservations - Room Availability
https://www.thekahlerhotel.com
Sponsors and exhibitors are an important part of the conference every year and we want to thank you for all your support in the past and at the upcoming 2026 Annual Conference. By sponsoring our event you are showing your support for floodplain management, outreach, education, and stewardship across Minnesota.
Varying sponsorship levels are offered to fit your needs. All sponsorships include an exhibit booth with table, and your logo in our program and on our website.
Sponsorship does NOT include conference registration. Please register any conference attendees separately.
Check out our past conference programs and presentations.