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NAFOA CONFERENCES

NAFOA hosts our Annual Conference (Spring) and the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to collaborate, share practical insights, and collectively define a path toward 
stronger Tribal economies and sovereignty.

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Call for Session Suggestions

NAFOA seeks session ideas for our NAFOA’s 2025 Fall Finance and Tribal Economies Conference, which will take place September 22-23 at the Hilton Portland Downtown in Portland, Oregon. We welcome input from Tribal leaders, industry experts, and community members with expertise in tribal finance, economic development, and related fields.

NAFOA will carefully review each submission to create a program that best serves our community’s diverse needs. Selected submissions will be notified directly and will work with the NAFOA team to finalize session details.

Submitting a suggestion does not guarantee that your session will be selected. The NAFOA team will thoroughly evaluate proposals to ensure that the accepted sessions address our community’s varied needs and interests. Notification will be sent only to the individuals whose suggestions are selected for the conference.  NAFOA will coordinate and finalize the session details if your submission is accepted.

Submission Deadline: June 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Notification of Acceptance: on or before June 27, 2025

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See You in Reno, NV!

April 27-28, 2026

NAFOA is pleased to announce that the 44th Annual Conference will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort, hosted by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California.

Grand Sierra Resort
2500 East 2nd St.
Reno, NV 89595

NAFOA’s reduced conference rate is $99 per night plus applicable taxes and a $34 per night resort fee.  Note the rate for Saturday, April 25th is $299 per night plus taxes and the $34 resort fee.

The reduced conference hotel rate is available only to registered attendees. NAFOA reserves the right to review the hotel rooming list and remove reservations that do not have a corresponding conference registration.

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Thank you to our Host Tribe

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The NAFOA Navigator is the official conference magazine, offering a comprehensive guide to the event. It features speaker information, exhibit hall highlights, and our semi-annual policy report, along with stories that showcase Member Tribes and community stories.

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Registration Fees

Early-bird ends on March 27th by midnight.

Member Tribes

To receive the Member Tribe rate, you need to be an employee of either the tribe or a wholly-owned tribal enterprise.  In addition, you must be representing the tribe or enterprise at the conference.

Early Bird

$500

Regular

$650

On-Site

$750

Government

Early Bird

$700

Regular

$850

On-Site

$1000

Non-Profit

Early Bird

$700

Regular

$850

On-Site

$1000

Professionals

Early Bird

$1200

Regular

$1400

No Onsite Registration Permitted

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2nd Annual Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum

The Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy will host their 2nd Annual Finance Forum on April 29-30, following NAFOA’s 44th Annual Conference. The event will be hosted at the Grand Sierra Resort.

Please note: Registration for the Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum is separate from the NAFOA Conference. You must register independently for this event. For details and registration, please visit the Tribal Clean Energy Finance Forum Website.

Hotel & Travel

Host Hotel:

Grand Sierra Resort
2500 East 2nd St.
Reno, NV 89595

Book your stay for #NAFOA2026 at the group rate of $99 per night plus tax and a $34 per night resort fee.  Note that the rate for Saturday, April 25th is $299 per night plus tax and the $34 resort fee. 

The reduced conference hotel rate is available only to registered attendees. NAFOA reserves the right to review the hotel rooming list and remove reservations without a corresponding conference registration.

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The Grand Sierra Resort is located 3 miles (approximately 8 minutes) from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Airport Shuttle:  Complimentary Airport Shuttle service is provided between Grand Sierra Resort and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Shuttle service is for Hotel Guests only. Guests will receive an Airport Shuttle Pass at check-in for the return trip to the airport.

To Airport:  Shuttle leaves GSR every 30 minutes; first departure at 4:30 am; last departure at 12:00 am (midnight).

From Airport:  Shuttle leaves airport every 30 minutes; first departure at 4:45 am; last departure at 12:15 am.

Ride Share Services from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (3 miles)
Note: prices are approximate

  • Uber/Lyft: $20 (depending on time of day and demand)
  • Taxi: $25

Please visit the airport Ground Transportation page for more details.

Hotel Parking is complimentary at the GSR.

**ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AND PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE**
 
By registering for or attending any NAFOA Event, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth by NAFOA. I understand that attendance involves inherent risks including but not limited to illness, injury, and property damage. I voluntarily assume all such risks and release NAFOA, its officers, employees, and representatives from any related claims or liability, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. I grant NAFOA permission to photograph, record, and use my image, voice, and name in event and organization-related media for any lawful purpose without compensation. NAFOA retains all rights to such media.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions, please email conferences@nafoa.org.

What is the cancellation policy?

Registration fees (minus a $50 processing fee) will be refunded if a written cancellation notice is received by March 27, 2026. After this date, a credit will be held on file to attend a the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 NAFOA Conference.

The reduced early-bird rate is available until Friday, March 27th, by midnight. After that, prices increase by $150.

Yes, elections for President and 2nd Vice President will be held on Tuesday, April 28th from 7:30 – 11:30 am

Nominations will be accepted until 2:00 pm on Monday, April 27th.

Please see the Board Election Guidelines and Nomination Form for additional information.

Yes. Your registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks on Monday and Tuesday.

Yes! CPEs will be available to in-person attendees. Please see the CPE FAQ for more information.

Yes, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities brochure and let us know how you would like to support NAFOA.
 
For more information, contact Dustin VanWinkle, Director of Operations, at dustin@nafoa.org.

As a benefit of being a Member Tribe of NAFOA, your tribe receives one half-price registration, after the first full-price paid registration to the conference.  NAFOA needs to confirm the half-priced registration.

Register the first person online and then email conferences@nafoa.org with the name and tribe of the person already registered.  NAFOA will provide a discount code to register the half-price attendee.

NAFOA Conferences feature a sponsor-exclusive exhibit hall, designed to foster high-value connections with a targeted audience of decision-makers. For this specific event, exhibit space is reserved solely for our sponsors and invited guests.

Press access to the conference is very limited and available by invitation only. To join the invitation list, please contact Bettina Gonzalez, Director of Communications, at bettina@nafoa.org. Invitations are sent approximately 4 weeks before the event.

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