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2025 Fall Finance and Tribal Economies Conference

Portland, OR | Sept. 22-23, 2025

The NAFOA Conference gathers semiannually in the Spring for our Annual Conference and the Fall for the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to discuss the current trends in Tribal economic development and share resources with Tribal financial professionals.

Cancellation Policy It's past the deadline to receive a refund for conference registration. If you need to cancel, we will hold a credit on file to attend a 2026 NAFOA Conference. Please email conferences@nafoa.org.

Registration Opens Late June 2025 Registration and additional details, including hotel room blocks, for the 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference will be available in late June. Thank you for your patience.

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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

See You in Portland, OR!

NAFOA is pleased to announce that the 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference will be held at the Hilton Portland Downtown, hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW Sixth Ave.
Portland, OR 97204

Rooms are also available at the Duniway Portland, located directly across the street from the Hilton.

NAFOA’s reduced conference rate is $209 per night plus applicable taxes.

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

Overflow Hotel Option

NAFOA has secured a limited number of overflow hotel rooms at the AC Hotel Portland Downtown, located four blocks from the host hotel. The reduced group rate is $179 per night and includes a buffet breakfast.

Book your group rate for NAFOA Conference Overflow

Thank you to our Host Tribe

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Registration Fees

Member Tribe

$500

Changes to $650 after the early bird period.

The price increases to $750 for onsite registration

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.

Government

Tribal, State and Federal Employees

$700

Changes to $850 after the early bird period.

The price increases to $950 for onsite registration.

Non-Profit

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$700

Changes to $850 after the early bird period.

The price increases to $950 for onsite registration.

Professionals

$1,200

Changes to $1,350 after the early bird period.

No onsite registration is permitted.

Note to Interested Vendors 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.

Hotel & Travel

Hotel Information
Getting to Portland
Ground Transportation
Event Terms and Conditions

Host Hotel:

Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW Sixth Ave.
Portland, OR 97204

Rooms are also available at the Duniway Portland, located directly across the street from the Hilton.

Book your stay for at either hotel for #NAFOAFall25 at the group rate of $209 per night.

The Hilton Portland Downtown is located 12 miles (approximately 20 minutes) from the Portland International Airport.

Ride Share Services

note: prices are approximate

Portland International Airport (12 miles)

Uber/Lyft: $30 – $40 (depending on time of day and demand)
Taxi: $35-45

Please visit the airport Ground Transportation page for more details.

Hotel Parking:

Valet only at the Hilton. $59 per day.

The Duniway Portland (across the street): $39 self-parking, $59 valet parking per day.

**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-related media for any lawful purpose without compensation. NAFOA retains all rights to such media.

FAQs

What is the cancellation policy?

Registration fees (minus a $50 processing fee) will be refunded if a written cancellation notice is received by August 22, 2025. After this date, a credit will be held on file to attend a 2026 NAFOA Conference.

When Does the Early-Bird Rate End?

The reduced early-bird rate is available until Friday, August 22nd at midnight. After that, prices increase by $150.

Are Meals Included with Registration?

Yes. Your registration fee includes breakfast and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday.

Can I earn CPEs at the NAFOA Conference?

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

Do you have any sponsorship opportunities?

Yes, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities brochure and let us know how you would like to support NAFOA. For more information contact Dustin VanWinkle.

How do I register someone at the Member Tribe half-priced rate?

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 enter this half-priced registration. Register the first person online and then email Missy Dunne with the completed Member Tribe Registration form with the half-priced registrant’s information and payment method.

Can I register as an arts and crafts vendor?

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.

Do you offer complimentary press passes?

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.

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Contact Dustin VanWinkle, Director of Operations, at dustin@nafoa.org.