November 2026 Certified Tribal Technology Professional Program
Event Details
Format: In Person
Date: November 16–20, 2026
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The Certified Tribal Technology Professional (CTTP) event is a week-long, intensive program designed to provide professionals with a deeper understanding of the unique environment of tribal governments and tribal enterprises. Developed by experienced leaders who have worked closely with tribal governments, boards of directors, casino management teams, and technology departments, the curriculum delivers practical, real-world insights into the sovereign landscape of Indian Country.
Throughout the week, participants will gain a stronger understanding of tribal governance, leadership, technology priorities, decision-making processes, and the relationships that drive successful partnerships. Whether you work directly for a tribe, support tribal organizations, or provide solutions and services to tribal entities, this program equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to build meaningful relationships and succeed in this dynamic and evolving environment.
Hotel Information
Sycuan Casino Resort
Address: 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019
Discounted hotel rate of $109/nt- deadline to book 11/2/2026, call (619) 445-6002, option 2 and mention the TribalHub CTTP program to get in the block
Why Attend
What You Can Expect:
Hands-on learning with TribalHub experts and partners who have decades of experience in tribal technology.
One-on-one mentorship and assessments tailored to your background and goals.
Leadership and technical development training to grow your career.
A personalized plan that helps you define your next steps in tech.
Certification that means something — recognized across Indian Country.
Who Should Attend
Tech professionals working at tribes/enterprises, at all levels
IT leaders looking to formalize their experience
Emerging tech staff ready to move forward
Anyone working in technology across tribal government, health, gaming, or enterprises
Sessions
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| Monday, November 16, 2026 | |
| 7:00am to 8:00am PST |
Program Check-in
Check in with the TribalHub team and get ready for a week of learning and connection. |
| 7:00am to 8:00am PST |
Breakfast on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Start your day with breakfast provided on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters. |
| 8:00am to 8:30am PST |
Welcome, Introductions and Week Overview
Meet fellow participants and facilitators and review the goals and schedule for the week. |
| 8:30am to 10:15am PST |
Leadership Starts Within - self-awareness for tribal technology leaders
Explore how self-awareness, personal strengths, and leadership habits shape your effectiveness in tribal technology. |
| 10:15am to 10:30am PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 10:30am to 11:30am PST |
Pre-Assessment(s) Review
Review assessment results to identify leadership strengths and areas for development. |
| 11:30am to 11:40am PST |
Brain Break
Pause, stretch, and give your mind a quick refresh before continuing the day’s learning. |
| 11:40am to 12:10pm PST |
Walking with Purpose - individual goal setting for tribal impact
Set personal leadership goals that support your tribe or tribal enterprise. |
| 12:10pm to 1:00pm PST |
Lunch on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Enjoy lunch provided on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters and connect with fellow participants. |
| 1:00pm to 1:30pm PST |
Learn About and Leverage Your Important Resources
Identify resources and professional connections that support your technology leadership role. |
| 1:30pm to 2:30pm PST |
Tribes By the Numbers and Tribal IT Structures + Four Common Tribe Verticals
Explore tribal organizational structures, common operational sectors, and their implications for IT leadership. |
| 2:30pm to 2:40pm PST |
Brain Break
Pause, stretch, and give your mind a quick refresh before continuing the day’s learning. |
| 2:40pm to 3:40pm PST |
What Does it Mean to Be a Technology Leader in a Tribal Organization?
Examine the responsibilities and expectations of technology leadership within a tribal organization. |
| 3:40pm to 3:50pm PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 3:50pm to 4:50pm PST |
The Technology Leadership Journey
Reflect on your leadership path and identify practical steps for continued growth. |
| 4:50pm to 5:00pm PST |
Key Takeaway - homework and daily wrap exercise
Reflect on the day’s lessons, review homework, and identify practical takeaways. |
| 5:00pm to 6:30pm PST |
Cocktail Hour on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Unwind and connect with fellow participants during a social gathering hosted on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters. |
| 6:30pm to 8:30pm PST |
Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own or make plans with fellow participants for the evening. |
| Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | |
| 7:00am to 8:00am PST |
Breakfast on Own
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before joining the day’s scheduled activities. |
| 8:00am to 8:15am PST |
Warmup and Review
Revisit key lessons and prepare for the day’s discussions and activities. |
| 8:15am to 9:30am PST |
Overview -12 pillars of successful tribal IT
Explore the 12 pillars and how they support successful technology operations in tribal organizations. |
| 9:30am to 9:45am PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 9:45am to 10:45am PST |
Stakeholder Management and IT Strategy
Align technology priorities with stakeholder needs and organizational goals. |
| 10:45am to 11:00am PST |
Brain Break
Pause, stretch, and give your mind a quick refresh before continuing the day’s learning. |
| 11:00am to 12:15pm PST |
Thinking Big - connecting daily tech work to organizational strategy
Connect everyday technology decisions and activities to broader organizational priorities. |
| 12:15pm to 1:00pm PST |
Lunch on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Enjoy lunch provided on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters and connect with fellow participants. |
| 1:00pm to 3:00pm PST |
Get Your IT House In Order: core IT processes and workforce development
Strengthen core IT processes and develop the workforce needed to sustain effective operations. |
| 3:00pm to 3:15pm PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 3:15pm to 4:30pm PST |
Effective Team Management - building trust, motivation, and innovation in tribal IT leadership
Explore approaches to building trust, motivating staff, and encouraging innovation within tribal IT teams. |
| 4:30pm to 5:00pm PST |
Key Takeaway - homework and daily wrap exercise
Reflect on the day’s lessons, review homework, and identify practical takeaways. |
| 5:00pm to 8:30pm PST |
Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own or make plans with fellow participants for the evening. |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | |
| 7:00am to 8:00am PST |
Breakfast on Own
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before joining the day’s scheduled activities. |
| 8:00am to 8:15am PST |
Warmup and Review
Revisit key lessons and prepare for the day’s discussions and activities. |
| 8:15am to 9:30am PST |
Budgeting and Capacity
Plan technology spending and resources to meet organizational needs within available capacity. |
| 9:30am to 9:40am PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 9:40am to 10:40am PST |
Vendor Selection and Relationships
Evaluate technology vendors and build relationships that support organizational priorities. |
| 10:40am to 10:50am PST |
Brain Break
Pause, stretch, and give your mind a quick refresh before continuing the day’s learning. |
| 10:50am to 12:00pm PST |
Leadership Activity / Simulation
Apply leadership concepts through a practical exercise or simulated scenario. |
| 12:00pm to 1:00pm PST |
Lunch on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Enjoy lunch provided on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters and connect with fellow participants. |
| 1:00pm to 3:00pm PST |
Project Portfolio Management
Prioritize and coordinate technology projects to align resources with organizational goals. |
| 3:00pm to 3:15pm PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 3:15pm to 4:30pm PST |
Critical Communication Skills for Leaders
Practice clear communication that strengthens collaboration and supports effective leadership. |
| 4:30pm to 5:00pm PST |
Key Takeaway - homework and daily wrap exercise
Reflect on the day’s lessons, review homework, and identify practical takeaways. |
| 5:00pm to 8:30pm PST |
Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own or make plans with fellow participants for the evening. |
| Thursday, November 19, 2026 | |
| 7:00am to 7:45am PST |
Breakfast on Own
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before joining the day’s scheduled activities. |
| 7:45am to 8:00am PST |
Warmup and Review
Revisit key lessons and prepare for the day’s discussions and activities. |
| 8:00am to 9:30am PST |
Cybersecurity - keys to success in a tribe or tribal enterprise
Examine essential practices for strengthening cybersecurity in tribes and tribal enterprises. |
| 9:30am to 9:45am PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 9:45am to 10:45am PST |
Data and Analytics - data strategies that work
Explore data strategies that support informed decisions and organizational priorities. |
| 10:45am to 11:00am PST |
Brain Break
Pause, stretch, and give your mind a quick refresh before continuing the day’s learning. |
| 11:00am to 12:15pm PST |
Becoming a Thought Leader for Your Organization
Develop your ability to contribute informed ideas and guide technology discussions within your organization. |
| 12:15pm to 1:00pm PST |
Working Lunch on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Enjoy lunch provided on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters while continuing the day’s conversations. |
| 1:00pm to 6:00pm PST |
Personal Goal Review, Career Development Planning, and Individual Coaching Sessions
Review individual goals and develop career plans through personalized coaching conversations. |
| 6:30pm to 8:30pm PST |
Dinner offsite on Behalf of All Your Facilitators!
Join your facilitators and fellow participants for an offsite dinner hosted on behalf of the facilitators. |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | |
| 7:00am to 7:30am PST |
Breakfast on Behalf of TribalHub and Supporters
Start your day with breakfast provided on behalf of TribalHub and our supporters. |
| 7:30am to 7:45am PST |
Warmup and Review
Revisit key lessons and prepare for the day’s discussions and activities. |
| 7:45am to 8:45am PST |
Creating an Innovative and Transformative Technology Environment
Explore leadership practices that encourage innovation and support meaningful technology improvements. |
| 8:45am to 9:00am PST |
Recharge Break - coffee, sodas, stretch!
Enjoy a refreshment, stretch your legs, and connect with fellow participants before the next session. |
| 9:00am to 10:00am PST |
Foundations of Productivity and Change Management
Examine practical approaches to improving productivity and guiding teams through change. |
| 10:00am to 10:15am PST |
Brain Break- last minute test readiness
Take a moment to recharge and prepare for the certification test. |
| 10:15am to 11:15am PST |
CTTP Certification Test
Demonstrate your understanding of the program’s core concepts through the certification assessment. |
| 11:15am to 11:30am PST |
Attendees Complete Training Exit Survey
Provide feedback on the training experience and opportunities for improvement. |
| 11:30am to 12:30pm PST |
Recognition, Graduation and What's Next
Celebrate program completion and review next steps for continued professional development. |
Download PDF ScheduleMembership Means More
TribalHub members are a community of like-minded peers supporting a deeper purpose that together creates a positive difference for all tribes. Your TribalHub membership benefits you and your tribe, but you are now a part of something much bigger.
Tribal Government & Enterprise Membership is for technology and business leaders working at tribal governments, health centers, and enterprises while Associate Membership is for other organizations (vendors/suppliers, native-owned companies, and non-profits) working in and with the tribal market.
Register now to access the benefits of meeting with your peers in person!
(Vendors can only attend if they are sponsoring the event.)
Get more detailed information about the benefits of sponsoring the November 2026 Certified Tribal Technology Professional Program and how you can book your participation.