OSU Wes Watkins Center
The OSU Spears School of Business and the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) are proud to partner on this fifth annual Tribal Partnership Summit. The OSU Tribal Partnership Summit brings together leaders from Oklahoma’s sovereign nations for a day of shared dialogue, collaboration and strategy.
Designed around four key outcomes that Tribal Nations are working to achieve, the Summit provides a unique forum for exploring common challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions. Through topics focused on Building Tribal Talent, Growing Tribal Economies, Strengthening Sovereignty and Industry Innovation, participants will engage in discussions that span workforce development, leadership, governance, economic growth, business strategy, gaming, agriculture, tourism, energy and emerging opportunities.
In alignment with Oklahoma State University’s land-grant mission, the Summit seeks to deepen understanding of the tribal priorities, foster collaboration across sovereign nations, and advance prosperity and resilience for future generations.
Registration Fees
Early Registration Fee
On/Before Friday, January 8, 2027
$15
Registration Fee
After Friday, January 8, 2027
$25
Group Discount: Register 3+ participants and save 20%.
Proceeds from this event will be used to fund OSU Spears School of Business student scholarships.
Topic Information:
This year's Summit is organized around the below key outcomes Tribal Nations are working to achieve in their communities, government and enterprises.
Building Tribal Talent
Growing Tribal Economies
Developing the people, skills and leadership needed to sustain Tribal organizations and communities.
Strengthening economic opportunity, organizational performance and long-term prosperity.
Strengthening Sovereignty
Industry Innovation
Advancing Tribal decision-making, governance capacity, and community impact.
Exploring opportunities, trends and innovations shaping Tribal industries.
Registration includes: instruction, materials, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and participation gift.
Who should attend?
- Tribal Leaders
- Business Enterprise Leaders—Casinos, Tribal Businesses
- Finance, Banking, and Legal Professionals
- Human Resource Professionals
- Agricultural Tribal Leaders
- Government
- Other Professional Service Firms
Call for Proposals
Help shape the conversation at the OSU Tribal Partnership Summit. Submit a session proposal or recommend a speaker whose expertise aligns with our focus areas of Building Tribal Talent, Growing Tribal Economies, Strengthening Sovereignty, and Industry Innovation.
All submissions will be reviewed by the Steering Committee. Submissions due November 13, 2026.