Conference: March 30 – April 2, 2026
Exhibition & DigitalPlay Summit: April 1 – April 2, 2026

2025 Schedule

Indigenizing Gaming Technology & Building Critical STEM Workforce Development

Apr 02, 2025
Aisle 2651
Tribal Leader's Lounge

All verticals of our industry have a dependency on technology to stay relevant and with critical support required from innovative thought leaders, as they help to shape the next generation of STEM professionals in their organizations.

We’ll gather industry leaders, to weigh in on what strategies they’re already putting into action, to cultivate and grow STEM career development, focusing on Indigenous professionals in their ranks.

A candid discussion among Game Technology providers and Educators, helping to amplify the critical need of STEM workforce development. Preparation meets opportunity, as these leaders share their strategy, for driving and thriving Indigenous technology careers, within Tribal Government Gaming today, and tomorrow.

Moderators
Alicia Mitchell
Alicia Mitchell, Director of Tribal and Government Relations - AISES
Speakers
Katherine Spilde
Katherine Spilde, Professor and Endowed Chair - Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming at SDSU
Sequoyah Simermeyer
Sequoyah Simermeyer, Vice President Strategic Partnerships - FanDuel
James Starr
James Starr