2026 Southwest Regional Tribal Technology Forum

Breakfast on behalf of our sponsors.

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

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!

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. One attendee will win a Visa gift card! Facilitated by TribalHub and your Regional Ambassadors

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.

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

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

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

Cybersecurity continues to be a hot topic, big expense and ongoing challenge for every tribe. This session is your opportunity to listen as the Tribal-ISAC representatives shares some of their cybersecurity findings from tribes across the nation, and discuss some of the key challenges we all face. It is also your opportunity to provide input and guidance that can influence the direction and efforts of the Tribal-ISAC in the year ahead.

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 to 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.

An overview session highlighting the host site’s technology and property operations, systems, and insights.

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!

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

Get ready for another great morning!

A focused breakout session discussing the region’s hottest topics, key challenges, and emerging priorities.

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.

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.