2025 Southern California Regional Tribal Technology Forum

Local connections and networking – attendance is free for employees of tribes and tribal organizations.

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Event Details

Format: In Person
Date: April 28–29, 2025
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Aside from the valuable new connections that all attendees will gain, a primary goal of our regional forums is to engage technology-minded leaders and executives at tribes and tribal enterprises in an environment that fosters opportunity, open discussions on shared challenges, and, in some cases, the development of collaborative new ideas and innovations.

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Southern California Region

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Hotel Information

Pechanga Resort Casino

Address: 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592

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Attendees at a Southern California Regional Tribal Technology Forum

Why Attend

For anyone who has been to our annual TribalNet Conference and Tradeshow, you’ll know that one of the very best parts of the event is the time to meet and network with peers who understand the unique challenges tribes face, and who can offer support around best practices, or provide tips and insights on technology solutions/providers.

Your participation and engagement will strengthen YOUR regional group and increase the benefits that will come back to you and your organization.

These events are FREE to attend for representatives at tribal organizations and enterprises.

Who Should Attend

-CIOs/IT Directors
-CEOs
-CFOs
-HR Leadership
-GMs
-Marketing Execs

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Vendors can only attend this event through a sponsorship listed above. Individual badges for vendors are not available; vendors cannot come as an attendee. The only way for a vendor to participate is by sponsoring the event and utilizing one of the badges that are included in your sponsorship package.

What People Are Saying

We thrive on the connections we build, the insights we gain, and the impact we create within tribal enterprises. From networking with industry peers to collaborating with trusted partners who truly understand tribal technology needs, being part of this network is invaluable.

Jonathan Eaton
CEO
Synergy Information Solutions

Regional Ambassadors

Special thanks to this group of leaders from the Southern California region- helping to spread the word, shape the agenda and lead meaningful conversations!

2025 Southern California Regional Ambassadors

VP of IT/CIO
Viejas Casino & Resort
Director of IT
Pechanga Resort Casino
CIO
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
VP of IT
Sycuan Casino

Sessions

Agenda
Time Session Speaker Location Access
Monday, April 28, 2025
8:15am to 3:00pm
PDT
Registration- Badge Pickup

Get ready for the day and meet the TribalHub team- pick up your badge and important forum materials. TribalHub Members grab your welcome gift!

N/A
Foyer ALL
8:15am to 9:00am
PDT
Breakfast

Breakfast on behalf of our sponsors.

N/A
Summit Ballroom A ALL
9:00am to 9:15am
PDT
Event Kickoff

Your official welcome to TribalHub's Regional Forum- a quick preview of what to plan for and how to make the most of your time here!

N/A
Summit Ballroom A ALL
9:15am to 11:15am
PDT
Roundtable Kickoff and Session- Attendees Only

Always one of the most popular, interactive 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 be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and to share information, questions, successes or challenges with the entire group in an engaging session that will be limited to only employees from tribes. One lucky attendee will walk away from this session with a visa gift card! Facilitated by TribalHub and Regional Ambassadors

Facilitated by TribalHub and Regional Ambassadors
Summit Ballroom B Attendees Only
11:15am to 11:45am
PDT
Regional Data Session

New in 2025 tribes will be able to view findings from TribalHub that will be gathered from tribes nationwide throughout the year focused on two new areas of insight. IT dept wages and well as AI data including readiness, usage and products. Learn more about what you can expect and when for this great info and how you can be a part.

Facilitated by TribalHub
Summit Ballroom B Attendees Only
11:15am to 11:45am
PDT
Vendor Meeting

Event sponsors only - Join the TribalHub team to learn how to make the most of your time here.

Facilitated by TribalHub
Summit Ballroom A Sponsors Only
11:45am to 12:45pm
PDT
Lunch and Learn

Join together for lunch on behalf of your sponsors! PLUS a warm welcome from the host site!

N/A
Summit Ballroom A ALL
12:45pm to 1:15pm
PDT
Meet the Sponsors

Stop and quickly say "Hi" to each of the event sponsors at their table (check your badge and drop your drawing tickets) for more chances to win some cash!!

N/A
Summit Ballroom A ALL
1:15pm to 2:15pm
PDT
Resilience Ready: Leadership, Continuity, and Recovery in the Face of Crisis

In today’s unpredictable world, organizations must be prepared to navigate crises with BOTH a strong disaster recovery and business continuity strategy. This session will explore how proactive leadership engagement ensures resilience by aligning technology, processes, and people to maintain operations during disruptions. Attendees will gain actionable insights on building a culture of preparedness, strengthening crisis response frameworks, and leading teams through uncertainty with confidence.

Summit Ballroom A ALL
2:15pm to 3:15pm
PDT
Visit Pechanga's Sacred Great Oak Tree

Meet in Ballroom A where we will take a quick walk together as a group and depart on the shuttle (2 min ride) to gather at the Sacred Great Oak Tree. Join the host site executive leadership and Pechanga's cultural team and learn about the significance this site has to the Tribe. This is something we encourage all to attend and not miss.

Led by Host Site Executive Leadership
Summit Ballroom A ALL
3:15pm to 3:30pm
PDT
PM Break

Recharge for the afternoon on behalf of our sponsors!

N/A
Summit Ballroom A ALL
3:30pm to 5:00pm
PDT
Data-Driven Storytelling: How to Effectively Communicate Complex Information

Use the power of persuasive storytelling to build consensus and avoid frustration. Have you ever seen eyes glazing over when you share relevant data to executives and leadership? This session will help you get started or improve on transforming raw data into true insights. Leave with tips, tools and templates.

Summit Ballroom A ALL
4:45pm to 6:00pm
PDT
Cocktail Hour Sponsored by Agilysys

It's time to make new friendships or strengthen existing ones as we kick back in a fun casual setting in this event leading into dinner!

N/A
Eagle's Nest ALL
6:00pm to 7:30pm
PDT
Dinner Sponsored by Synergy Information Solutions

Enjoy wrapping up the day with a great dinner and conversation on behalf of our title sponsor.

N/A
Eagle's Nest ALL
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
8:30am to 9:30am
PDT
Breakfast

Fuel up for another great morning!

N/A
Summit Ballroom A ALL
9:30am to 10:30am
PDT
AI Roadmap: Building Blocks and Best Practices: How to think through an AI strategy

Does your tribe or enterprise have the building blocks in place to be prepared for what's in the NOW and what's ahead with AI? Are you feeling confident about all of the options? Have you identified who should be engaged with the development and ongoing changes for your AI roadmap? Do you have policies in place surrounding AI? Are your people prepped and ready to drive business forward? Attend this session and you'll leave with a macro understanding of what's at stake. From big ideas to practical solutions and policies, this roadmap building session will advance your thinking no matter where you are in the AI journey.

Summit Ballroom A ALL
10:30am to 11:30am
PDT
Building the Southern California Region

By working together your region can achieve more! Don't wait a whole year to meet again. This is a great time to discuss key challenges and opportunities for you and other tribes in this region.

Facilitated by TribalHub and Regional Ambassadors
Summit Ballroom A ALL
11:30am to 12:30pm
PDT
Know Your Region and What's Next

Don't leave early- this session alone is worth sticking around for! A reveal and discussion related to the data collected on Day 1 surrounding AI preparedness. Plus this eye-opening session will share some technology system and structure info specific to both your region AND in comparison to tribes across the U.S. One lucky attendee will be leaving this session with a $200 visa gift card as well - must be present to win!

Summit Ballroom A ALL

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Membership 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.

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