8th Annual NAVAJO NATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT

The NNES is the Navajo Nation’s premier annual convening dedicated to advancing sustainable economic development and opportunity. NNES 2026 will bring together 400–500 attendees, including Navajo leadership, business owners, entrepreneurs, policymakers, workforce and education leaders, students, and regional and national partners. The Summit provides a collaborative platform for dialogue, learning, and actionable partnerships.

• Support Navajo-led entrepreneurship, business growth, and economic self-determination
• Promote responsible development of land, energy, and infrastructure resources
• Strengthen workforce development through education, innovation, and partnerships
• Facilitate connections between businesses, investors, and decision-makers
• Highlight Navajo culture, arts, and tourism as drivers of economic growth
• Encourage collaboration that produces practical solutions and measurable outcomes

NNES 2026 is more than a conference, it’s a platform for action. Participants will leave with practical tools, expanded networks, and a renewed commitment to building a strong, sustainable, and resilient Navajo economy for current and future generations.

• Golf Tournament (sold separately)
• Pre-Conference
• Business Plan
• Competition
• Business Awards
• Ceremony
• Job Fair Collaboration

• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship & Small Business
• Finance
• Energy
• Tourism

Create a self-sustaining economy that supports a high quality of life for our Navajo people.

Achieve self-sufficiency for the Navajo Nation by promoting economic opportunities.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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