8th Annual NAVAJO NATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT
Schedule
Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 10 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort | Flagstaff, AZ
About this Event
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.
Purpose & Goals:
- 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
Impact:
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.
Featured Events:
- Golf Tournament (sold separately)
- Pre-Conference
- Business Plan
- Competition
- Business Awards
- Ceremony
- Job Fair Collaboration
Session Tracks:
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business
- Finance
- Energy
- Tourism
Vision Statement
Create a self-sustaining economy that supports a high quality of life for our Navajo people.
Mission Statement
Achieve self-sufficiency for the Navajo Nation by promoting economic opportunities.
Where is it happening?
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Boulevard, Flagstaff, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 259.25 to USD 10000.00






