2026 Northern 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 9–10, 2026

Beyond the valuable new connections every attendee will walk away with, our regional forums are designed to bring together technology-focused leaders and executives from tribes and tribal enterprises in an environment that encourages opportunity, open dialogue around shared challenges, and—at times—sparks collaborative ideas and innovative solutions.

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Northern California Region

TribalHub regional events in Northern California

Hotel Information

Black Oak Casino Resort

Address: 19400 Tuolumne Rd N, Tuolumne, CA 95379

Exterior photo of Black Oak Casino Resort

Attendees at a Northern 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
-Technology Teams
-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.

Regional Ambassadors

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

2026 Northern California Regional Ambassadors

Director of IT
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Information Technology Director
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
Director of IT
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Director of IT, CEO
Blue Lake Rancheria, Tektet LLC.
Director of Information Technology
Rolling Hills Casino and Resort
VP of Information Technology
Red Hawk Resort & Casino

Sessions

Agenda
Time Session Location
Thursday, April 9, 2026
8:00am to 9:00am
PDT
Breakfast

Breakfast on behalf of our sponsors.

Cedar/Manzanita
8:00am to 3:00pm
PDT
Registration

The TribalHub staff is ready to welcome you! Pick up your badge and important forum materials. TribalHub Members, grab your welcome gift!

Pre Function Area
8:45am to 9:00am
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!

Cedar/Manzanita
9:00am to 11:00am
PDT
Regional Roundtables - Attendees Only

Consistently one of the most well-attended and meaningful sessions at our regional events, this roundtable gives you the chance to connect with fellow professionals working at tribal governments and enterprises from your region. Share wins, challenges, and questions in an open discussion—while making valuable peer connections. Facilitated by TribalHub and your Regional Ambassadors

Dogwood/Redbud
11:00am to 11:45am
PDT
2026 - Tribal Technology & Infrastructure Readiness

Do you know what technology and infrastructure is most important to tribes in 2026? This session time will give each attendee dedicated time to review and complete the nationwide Tribal Technology & Infrastucture Readiness Survey which aims to benchmark the current state of technology across Indian Country. The results of this data can help your tribe (and every tribe) better advocate for greater resource allocation and infrastructure support. Results will only be shared in a de-identified, aggregate format with survey participants and Regional Event attendees. Preliminary nationwide and regional results will be shared in tomorrow's 10:30 session - so plan to be here to become among the first to see these results - just by being at this regional forum.

Dogwood/Redbud
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 and year-round!

Cedar/Manzanita
11:45am to 12:45pm
PDT
Lunch and Learn

Join together for lunch on behalf of your sponsors! PLUS hear briefly how our sponsors are currently supporting tribes.

Cedar/Manzanita
12:45pm to 1:15pm
PDT
Meet the Sponsors

Stop and say "Hi" to each of the event sponsors at their table (and drop your drawing tickets) for more chances to win some great prizes AND someone will be the lucky winner of $500! Drawing at 4:15.

Cedar/Manzanita
1:15pm to 2:15pm
PDT
2026 - Tribal-ISAC Shares and Listens to Your Region

Cybersecurity continues to be an ongoing concern, evolving investment area, and persistent challenge for tribal governments and enterprises. In this session, Tribal-ISAC will share key cybersecurity insights and findings from tribes across the nation, including highlights from The Pulse report and emerging 2026 threat trends. This session combines insight with discussion, providing a regional view of evolving threats while creating space for peer conversation on how these risks are showing up across tribal organizations, with actionable takeaways for attendees.

Led by Adam Morrison, CIO, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and Tribal-ISAC Steering Committee Member.

Dogwood/Redbud
2:15pm to 3:15pm
PDT
Lifting IT in Your Tribe or Enterprise

This engaging session will have you and your peers in the room navigating difficult but common technology related scenarios that IT leadership at tribes and enterprises often face. Budget got cut...how do you professionally respond and react? Another shadow IT purchase is made on a software system you knew nothing about but are now expected to install and support...what is the proper or best action to take? AI moving too fast? Join us to share your own experiences and hear and learn from others on effective strategies to multiple different difficult challenges. Leave this session with fresh ideas and stronger connection to the peers in your region.

Led by TribalHub, Executive Officer , Mike Day.

Dogwood/Redbud
3:15pm to 4:15pm
PDT
Connect and Grow Your Regional Group

By working together your region can achieve more! After all, this is YOUR regional group and this hour is set aside to be lead by the current regional ambassadors. Learn more about current regional priorities, discussion topics, meeting schedules, and how you can benefit all year long by participating. This is the time to discuss how to continue to build your region, the critical relationships and the valuable partnerships that can last well beyond todays event.

Led by your Regional Ambassadors!

Cedar/Manzanita
4:15pm to 4:30pm
PDT
Prize Announcements and Photos

Be sure to join us for this quick round of prizes from our lunch and learn/meet the sponsors drawing. A chance to win some great prizes including one lucky winner will take away $500! Don't miss the announcement of the winner of a FREE TribalHub membership. This is a great time for the regional group photo as well- so don't be shy!

Pre Function Area
4:30pm to 6:00pm
PDT
Cocktail Hour Sponsored by Agilysys

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

Pool Lobby
6:00pm to 7:30pm
PDT
Dinner on Behalf of Bepoz

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

Cedar/Manzanita
Friday, April 10, 2026
8:30am to 9:30am
PDT
Breakfast

Get ready for another great morning!

Cedar/Manzanita
9:30am to 10:30am
PDT
Cybersecurity- Threats and Mitigation

While awareness of threats is key, this session will dive deeper into mitigation strategies. Led by Andy Jabbour, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Gate-15.

Cedar/Manzanita
10:30am to 11:30am
PDT
Eye Opening Results, Findings and Benchmarking - 2026- State of Tribes - Tribal Technology & Infrastructure Readiness

Be the first to review the eye-opening data specific to your region and nation side when you are led through a deeper dive of the results of the State of Tribes- Tribal Technology & Infrastructure Readiness Survey. See how your region stacks up against all the other tribes across the country.

Led by TribalHub, Executive Officer, Mike Day.

Cedar/Manzanita

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