The Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) announced its inaugural Native Finance Summit, taking place January 27–29, 2026 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 3-day national event will bring together a powerful lineup of Tribal leaders, financial professionals, legal experts, and industry innovators who are shaping the future of Tribal economic development and finance to explore actionable solutions that strengthen Tribal economic sovereignty.

“The Native Finance Summit is a critical platform to equip Tribal Nations with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving financial environment,” said Gary Davis, Executive Director of NAFSA. “We’re broadening the conversation beyond Tribal lending to include sovereign digital finance and new economic opportunities that are aligned with the self-determined futures of Indigenous communities.”

Under the theme “Empowering Tribal Nations Through the Emerging Financial Technologies of Tomorrow & Sovereign Finance,” the Native Finance Summit 2026 will provide practical insights and tools for Tribal nations navigating today’s complex financial landscape—while also looking ahead to future pathways for growth, innovation and investment.