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

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Event Schedule

2025 Event Schedule

RETURNING THIS YEAR: We are excited to announce  DigitalPlay Summit will be returning to the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention exhibit all on April 2 – 3. All conference and tradeshow registration packages include access to DigitalPlay Summit which will feature sports betting and iGaming exhibits and conference sessions on the exhibit hall floor.
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09:00 AM
  1. Chairman's Golf Classic to Advance Tribal Education
    Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan Hotel & Casino

    9:00 AM

    Learn More + Register for Golf

11:00 AM
  1. Registration
    11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12:50 PM
  1. Monday Conference Sessions
    Room 26 A&B

    12:50 PM - 5:00 PM

    Boxed lunch is included

06:30 PM
  1. Chairman's Welcome Reception
    House of Blues 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego

    6:30 PM

07:30 AM
  1. Registration
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
08:00 AM
  1. Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Master Training
    Room 23 A / Room 23 B
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
  2. Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Training III
    Room 23 A / Room 23 B
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
08:30 AM
  1. Tribal Membership Meeting
    20 A
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
09:00 AM
  1. Conference Sessions
    Rooms 22-28
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  2. Native American Arts & Crafts Booth Open
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
12:30 PM
  1. Sovereign Warrior Award Luncheon
    20 BCD

    (Previously named: Chairman's Leadership Awards Luncheon Featuring Special Honorees)

    Honoring Rick Hill & Tim Wapato & 40th Anniversary of the IGA Tradeshow

    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

08:00 AM
  1. Registration Open
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  2. Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Master Training
    Room 23 A / Room 23 B
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
  3. Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Training III
    Room 23 A / Room 23 B
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
09:00 AM
  1. Native American Arts & Crafts Booths Open
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
09:45 AM
  1. Tradeshow Ribbon Cutting
    Lobby
10:00 AM
  1. DigitalPlay Summit Opens
    Tradeshow Floor
    DigitalPlay Summit
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  2. Tradeshow Floor Open
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  3. Tribal Energy Summit: Policy and Strategies for Indian Country
    Room 24 A and Room 24 B

    The Indian Gaming Association is excited to announce the addition of the Tribal Energy Summit at this year's Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. Taking place Wednesday, April 2, there will be a full day of sessions targeted towards Tribal Government and Tribal Enterprise showcasing economic innovation and empowerment, sustainability, sovereignty in action, and partnership building.

    All attendees at this year's Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention are welcome to attend.

    Sponsored by:
    Colusa Indian Energy
11:00 AM
  1. Chairman's Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  2. Tribal Leader's Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
01:00 PM
  1. Networking Mixer
    Mix and mingle with your colleagues! Taking place in the DigitalPlay Summit area of the show floor.
  2. Tribal Membership Meeting
    20 A
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
03:30 PM
  1. AGEM VIP Show Floor Reception

    Food, beer, and wine are to be served.

    Sponsored by:

    Sponsored by:

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  2. Veterans in Gaming (ViG) Happy Hour at Digital Play
    Chalkline Kiosk - DigitalPlay Summit Area
    Veterans in Gaming Happy Hour is in honor of those that served in the military and are in the gaming industry.

    Enjoy this happy hour, hosted by Chalkline Sports, located within the DigitalPlay Summit area from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
05:00 PM
  1. DigitalPlay Summit Closes
    DigitalPlay Summit
    5:00 PM
  2. Tradeshow Floor Closes
06:00 PM
  1. Native Forward’s 55th Anniversary Gala: Empowering Native Futures
    Venue 808, San Diego, CA

    Native Forward’s 55th Anniversary Gala is a momentous celebration of the achievements of Native scholars and the bright futures they are shaping. 

    Learn more & buy tickets here.

08:00 AM
  1. Registration
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  2. Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Master Training
    Room 23 A / Room 23 B
    8:00 AM - 12:15 PM  
  3. Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Training III
    Room 23 A / Room 23 B
    8:00 AM - 12:15 PM  
09:00 AM
  1. Native American Arts & Crafts Booths Open
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
10:00 AM
  1. DigitalPlay Summit Opens
    Tradeshow Floor
    DigitalPlay Summit
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  2. Tradeshow Floor Open
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM
  1. Chairman's Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  2. Free Lunch Thursday, courtesy of AGEM

    Pick up your lunch voucher from the DigitalPlay Summit stage.

    Voucher is valid at show floor concessions

    Sponsored by: 

    AGEM

  3. Tribal Leader's Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
03:00 PM
  1. DigitalPlay Summit Closes
    DigitalPlay Summit
    3:00 PM
  2. Tradeshow Floor Closes

 

*Events, Dates & Times Subject to Change