2024 Michigan Regional Tribal Technology Forum

Check in with the TribalHub team- pick up your badge and important forum materials. TribalHub Members
grab your welcome gift!

Breakfast on behalf of our sponsors.

Event Kickoff and Little River Welcome - Hear from the TribalHub team as we help prepare you for a great event, plus a special welcome from Little River Casino Resort. You’ll hear from Dawn McGrady, Director of Finance and Israel Stone, Director of Organizational Development as they share a leadership project their team has implemented and had great success with. Culture Withstands The Test of Time: Transitioning your organization back to the traditional roots that have sustained them since the beginning of time.

Always one of the most popular and meaningful sessions in our annual regional events, this is your opportunity to connect or reconnect with your peers at tribes from your region. In this roundtable style session, everyone will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and to share information or questions with the entire group in a session that will be limited to only employees from tribes. Also, be sure to drop a name ticket in the bucket - one attendee is getting a $50 Visa gift card during this session!

Have your laptop charged and ready for this morning's exercise! TribalHub has decades worth of data that is available and valuable for you to access, some of it is about YOUR tribe or enterprise. Make sure your tribe's details are up to date and accurately represent your current technology profile.

Event sponsors only - meet to hear from the TribalHub team on how to make the most of your time here.

Join together for lunch on behalf of your sponsors! PLUS have time to network and hear from the event sponsors. Be sure to visit them at their table for a chance to win some cash!!

In this session, attendees will explore the transformative potential of Microsoft’s Power Platform within tribal departments, focusing on the strategic replacement of outdated legacy systems with secure, flexible, efficient, and scalable solutions. The Power Platform—comprising Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages—offers an unprecedented opportunity to modernize operations, enhance service delivery and citizen engagement. This session will dive into real-world applications, strategic approaches for implementation, and best practices to ensure a smooth transition from old to new, aligning technology with the unique needs and values of tribal communities

Technology purchases are complex. Every organization needs to discover the pathway to elevate capital budgeting processes within their organization. Whether the current processes are centralized or decentralized budgeting we will discuss best practices for budgeting for capital asset wish lists, maintenance agreements, and annual licensing needs. Regardless of the budgeting tools used for your organization we will cover best practices to strategize for and enhance your budgeting processes to ensure the latest technology is available and annual licensing costs are not missed throughout the budget cycle. Enhancing this process is key to building a successful future for your organization.

Take a break, recaffeinate and fuel up for the afternoon at our sponsored break! While doing so, be sure to stop by and say hello to the sponsors who are supporting your region AND making this event possible! Be sure to visit each sponsor and drop in your name ticket to be entered in a drawing to win one of three $50 gift cards!

This 90-minute interactive workshop aims to explore the vital aspects of succession planning, talent development, and knowledge transfer within organizations. Through engaging exercises and discussions, participants will gain insights into identifying, nurturing, and retaining talent to ensure the continuity and success of their teams and organizations. Explore methods for effective knowledge transfer to ensure seamless transitions during team member changes or promotions. Discuss challenges and solutions related to talent development, including developing individuals for leadership roles and addressing longevity concerns within the workforce. Throughout this workshop, engage in exercises simulating real-world scenarios. Participants will emerge equipped with practical strategies and tools to enhance their organization’s capacity to develop and retain talent, fostering a culture of continuous growth and adaptability.

Drive yourself or take a quick 10 min shuttle ride to the fun!

New friends and old friends- make connections at this event leading into dinner! 4604 Main Street, Onekama, MI 49675

Enjoy wrapping up the day at dinner on behalf of our title sponsor. 4604 Main Street, Onekama, MI 49675

Hop on the shuttle return to Little River Casino Resort

Fuel up for another great morning!

AI systems, like silent architects, shape our reality—from diagnosing illnesses to managing financial portfolios, from curating entertainment to optimizing transportation. Yet, within their digital veins lies immense power and potential peril. How do we wield this force responsibly, ensuring it uplifts rather than undermines? Let’s explore the path to AI integrity, guided by responsible practices and policies.

Listen in to this session as you hear an update on the market and exposure. Regardless of your broker, there are things you should know and be aware of related to the market as a whole, what’s happening right now in Indian Country, pre-loss risk services and what you might be leaving on the table before renewal. Understand the current must-haves and what’s on deck to prepare.

Another attendee favorite, in this session attendees can see data on their region- who is using what, what size and structure IT departments do others have, how to find someone else who is building a new X or upgrading to Y. This eye-opening session will share some info like this and more specific to your region AND tribes across the U.S. Don’t leave early- this one is worth sticking around for! PLUS, get some final details from the TribalHub team regarding the actionable steps you can take as well as important dates to mark on your calendar including the 25th Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow! Get the inside scoop of what’s next for the TribalHub Community, ways to engage year-round, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss! In this session you’ll also hear more about the 501(c)3 Tribal Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC). TribalHub is a proud supporter of the Tribal-ISAC’s mission to safeguard sovereignty of all tribes through information sharing and collaboration over isolation. One lucky attendee is going home with a $200 Visa gift card as well- must be present to win!