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.
Hotel Information
Pechanga Resort Casino
Address: 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592
Room Rate- $199++/night. Discount rate expires March 28. Call (888) 732-4264 and use booking code 5360703 or use link below.
***TribalHub or host site hotels will NEVER call or email you to make a hotel reservation. If you receive a call or email from anyone regarding booking your stay, hang up/delete - DO NOT BE MISLED. All conferences are seeing an unfortunate uptick in these types of solicitations. This is the official hotel booking site.
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.
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
Sessions
Time | Session | Speaker | Location | Access |
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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
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Foyer | ALL |
8:15am to 9:00am PDT |
Breakfast
Breakfast on behalf of our sponsors. |
N/A
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Summit Ballroom A | ALL |
3:15pm to 3:30pm PDT |
PM Break
Recharge for the afternoon on behalf of our sponsors! |
N/A
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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
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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
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Eagle's Nest | ALL |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | ||||
8:30am to 9:30am PDT |
Breakfast
Fuel up for another great morning! |
N/A
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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
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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 |
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.

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 2025 Southern California Regional Tribal Technology Forum and how you can book your participation.