8th Annual All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon Conference
About this Event
Date: November 5–6, 2026
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hosted by: The ACES School
Event Description
Welcome to the 8th Annual All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon, The ACES School’s annual conference focused on rebuilding Native economies through law, governance, trade, and innovation.
Before European contact, Indigenous Nations throughout the western hemisphere were connected through extensive trade networks. Chaco Canyon was one of the major centers of that trade, linking Native Nations through commerce, diplomacy, culture, and exchange. Although colonization disrupted those trade networks, the entrepreneurial spirit of Native people remains. All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon was created to help reignite that spirit and support Native Nations as they build strong, sustainable economies on their own terms.
This year’s conference will focus on how Native Nations can use law, technology, infrastructure, and capital to strengthen their economies and expand opportunity in Indian Country.
Over two days, participants will hear from tribal leaders, attorneys, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals, and private-sector partners on topics including federal Indian law, artificial intelligence, energy, data centers on Native lands, access to capital, tribal digital codes, e-commerce, online gaming, prediction markets, intertribal trade, and economic liberty in Indian Country.
This conference is designed for tribal leaders, attorneys, judges, entrepreneurs, business owners, economic development professionals, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in building stronger Native economies.
Conference Topics Include:
- Federal Indian law and economic development
- Artificial intelligence and tribal governance
- Energy for AI and the digital economy
- Data centers on Native lands
- Access to capital and Native investment
- Online gaming and prediction markets
- Tribal digital codes
- Tribes and e-commerce
- Intertribal and international trade
- Economic liberty in Indian Country
Why Attend?
All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon is more than a conference. It is a gathering place for people who believe Native Nations have the authority, knowledge, and creativity to build economies that reflect their own laws, values, and futures.
Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the legal and economic tools available to Native Nations, the opportunities emerging in the digital economy, and the relationships needed to carry this work forward.
Registration includes access to conference sessions, meals provided during the event, and networking opportunities.
Discounts and waivers are available for those experiencing financial hardship. Please contact Sara Austin at for more information.
Join us in Oklahoma City as we continue the work of rebuilding Native economies, strengthening Native Nations, and carrying forward the trade routes that have always connected us.
Hotel Accommodations
A limited block of rooms is available at Okana Resort for conference attendees. To receive the conference rate, please reserve your room directly with the resort by using this reservation link: All Roads Lead to Chaco Canyon!
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage attendees to book early.
Booking deadline: October 14, 2026
Hotel reservation phone number:t 405-934-1990, providing group code #843.
Media Notice
The ACES School may take photos, video, and/or audio recordings during this event for educational, promotional, reporting, and archival purposes. By registering and attending, you consent to the possible use of your image, voice, or likeness. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let event staff know when you check in.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 176.47 to USD 272.50
