TribalNet recently announced its 2026 advisory boards, welcoming back returning members and introducing several new leaders from across tribal governments, gaming enterprises, and health organizations nationwide.
Made up of respected industry professionals, technology executives, and decision-makers, the advisory boards play a key role in shaping the direction of the annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow.
“Being a part of the TribalNet board allows me the chance to help design a conference that bridges the gap between those implementing technology and those driving tribal strategy, because both are critical to serving our communities,” TribalNet Advisory Board Member and Sycuan Casino Resort Vice President of Information Technology Patrick Tinklenberg said in a statement.
Insights from the advisory boards will directly shape the 27th Annual TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow, September 20–24, in Dallas, Texas. The event brings together the TribalHub community, a group of technology-minded leaders from tribes across the country. Attendees connect with leaders and solution providers, explore technology, and gain insights to drive growth and success, in an environment designed specifically for tribes and tribal enterprises.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Director of Clinical Informatics/Information Technology Cassie Brown, a TribalNet advisory board member, noted that one of the themes at TribalNet under the Tribal Health Information Management Track is the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
“Tribal leaders should be in the room at TribalNet 2026 to help shape decisions around Indigenous data sovereignty, ensure solutions reflect real community needs, and build partnerships that support long-term growth,” said Brown.
In addition to three keynote speakers, seven session tracks, and more than 30 sessions in those tracks, the conference has a two-day tradeshow floor with dedicated time to meet and engage with more than 200 vendors working in the tribal space.
“Technology is no longer something organizations can afford to treat as separate — it’s central to every part of tribal operations,” said Tinklenberg.
TribalNet’s advisory boards reflect the organization’s commitment to industry-led guidance, ensuring the conference delivers timely and impactful content, and remains a gathering for advancing technology and innovation across tribal nations.
TribalNet advisory board member and Angel of the Winds Casino CEO Travis O’Neil said that after 36 years in tribal gaming, he has seen how technology continues to reshape casino operations and tribal economies.
“TribalNet is a tremendous resource for tribal professionals, leaders, and innovators all in one place,” said O’Neil. “I encourage all tribal leaders to attend and gain exposure to everything available to benefit their tribal operations and communities.”
The TribalNet advisory board will meet in the coming months to finalize conference tracks, sessions, and speakers.
Registration for the 2026 TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow is open. Early bird pricing is available until August 1.
More information: tribalhub.com/events.
