Approximately every two years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy along with other DOE offices convenes Tribal Leaders and energy stakeholders to exchange ideas promoting energy infrastructure development for Tribes and Tribal communities.
Tribal Leaders and their subject matter experts together with the DOE, the administration, federal agency partners, state governments, private industry, utilities, and academia attend to build networks, exchange ideas, explore cross-cutting and cost-effective solutions to national energy interests, and support Tribal sovereignty.
Through a cooperative agreement with the Office of Indian Energy, the National Conference of State Legislatures collaborates on these summits.
- Register by Jan. 31 for early bird rate. Online registration ends on Feb. 16.
- The room block at the discounted group rate is sold out. You can still book a room at the resort at the prevailing online rate.
Agenda Overview
This overview is subject to change. A detailed program is being developed. Please check this page periodically for updates.
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 (pre-conference events)
- 1-3 p.m.: Tribal Q&A Session with the Loan Program Office's Tribal Energy Financing Program. Share your Tribal Nations' concerns, goals, and insights regarding the Tribal Energy Finance Program. The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Program Office seeks to understand how Tribes prefer DOE interact with energy project developers and outside financiers who would like to work alongside Tribes and use DOE financing. Please RSVP to attend the session.
- 3-5 p.m.: Tribal Listening Session on West Coast offshore wind electricity transmission. Share your concerns, goals, and insights on this topic to help federal agencies better serve Tribal needs and establish pathways for successful collaboration. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Deployment Office and the U.S. Department of Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Please RSVP to attend the session.
- 7-8:30 p.m.: Screening of the Covenant of the Salmon People. The Nez Perce Tribe teeters on the brink of a biodiversity and cultural crisis. Watch as their fight continues to restore and recover wild Chinook salmon to their historic numbers. Nez Perce Tribal representatives will offer opening comments, as well as conduct a Q&A session following the film.
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: Plenary Sessions
- 12-1 p.m.: Networking Lunch
- 1-5 p.m.: Breakout Sessions (see details below)
- 5:30-7 p.m.: Evening Reception
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: Plenary Sessions
- 12-1 p.m.: Networking Lunch
- 1-4:30 p.m.: Breakout Sessions (see details below) and Closing Remarks
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