Save the date: April 29-30, 2024
42nd Annual Conference
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. Registration information including a link to make hotel reservations at the Hard Rock Hotel at our reduced conference rate, will available in January.
About #NAFOAFall23
NAFOA is pleased to announce that the 2023 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass, hosted by the Gila River Indian Community.
ADDRESS
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85226
**Note that the Sheraton is currently sold out over some of our conference dates. You can check availability online until the cut-off date of September 8th. Additional rooms are available at the casino hotel located 5 minutes from the Sheraton. There is a complimentary shuttle that runs between the hotels.**
OVERFLOW HOTEL:
Gila River Resort & Casino Wild Horse Pass
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226
Additional rooms are available at the group rate of $230 per night. Click the link below to reserve or call 800-946-4452 and mention the NAFOA Conference Overflow block.
Thank you to our Host Tribe

Registration Fees

Member Tribe
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$500
Changes to $600.00 after Friday, March 29, 2024.
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 $800.00 after Friday, March 29, 2024.

Non-Profit Employees
$700
Changes to $800.00 after Friday, March 29, 2024.

Professionals
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$1,200
Changes to $1,300.00 after Friday, March 29, 2024.








Hotel & Travel
- Hotel Information
- Getting to Phoenix
- Ground Transportation
- Safety Protocols
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85226
Book your stay for #NAFOAFall23 at the group rate of $245 per night. Note there is an additional $20 per night charge for the resort fee as well as a $6 in/out porterage charge per room and a $4 room attendant charge per room, per day.
**Note that the Sheraton is currently sold out over some of our conference dates. You can check availability online until the cut-off date of September 8th. Additional rooms are available at the casino hotel located 5 minutes from the Sheraton. There is a complimentary shuttle that runs between the hotels.**
OVERFLOW HOTEL:
Gila River Resort & Casino Wild Horse Pass
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85226
Additional rooms are available at the group rate of $230 per night. Click the link below to reserve or call 800-946-4452 and mention the NAFOA Conference Overflow block.
The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is loacated 17 miles (approximately 20 minutes) from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Ride Share Services
note: prices are approximate
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (17 miles)
- Uber/Lyft: $22
- Taxi: $36
- Private Sedan: $50
Parking:
Self Parking - Complimentary
Valet Parking - $22 per day
NAFOA will follow CDC Guidelines and local Phoenix Guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety and requirements. Currently, there is no statewide mask mandate or vaccine requirement. NAFOA will continue to monitor the health and safety guidance and will update attendees on any changes in protocol.
Please note that all attendees agree to the following by attending NAFOA's 2023 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference.
COVID-19 RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: By registering and attending a NAFOA event/meeting you acknowledge that there is an unknown risk of exposure to COVID-19 and/or other diseases through exposure to contaminated objects, as well as through personal contact. Such exposure carries with it a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, disability or death. You hereby agree to release and hold harmless NAFOA, its employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19 or other diseases.
FAQs
NAFOA will follow CDC Guidelines and local Phoenix Guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety and requirements. Currently, there is no statewide mask mandate or vaccine requirement. NAFOA will continue to monitor the health and safety guidance and will update attendees on any changes in protocol.
Please note that all attendees agree to the following by attending NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference.
COVID-19 RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: By registering and attending a NAFOA event/meeting you acknowledge that there is an unknown risk of exposure to COVID-19 and/or other diseases through exposure to contaminated objects, as well as through personal contact. Such exposure carries with it a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, disability or death. You hereby agree to release and hold harmless NAFOA, its employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19 or other diseases.
Yes! CPEs will be available to in-person attendees. Please see the CPE FAQ for more information.
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.
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Contact Dustin VanWinkle, Business Manager & Corporate Relationship Specialist, at dustin@nafoa.org.