“Our Resources, Our Responsibility"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:
- NNES26 Golf Tournament (sold separately) - Kick off the Summit with a collaborative networking event, bringing together business leaders, tribal officials, and sponsors for team-building and relationship-building on the green.
- NNES26 Career Fair - Partner with Navajo enterprises and employers to connect job seekers with career opportunities, fostering workforce development and economic growth within the Navajo Nation.
- Navajo Business Opportunity Day - Brings entrepreneurs, small businesses, and partners together to build relationships, explore contracts, and create growth opportunities that strengthen the Navajo Nation economy.
- NNES26 Business Plan Competition - Showcase innovation and entrepreneurship among Navajo-owned startups and emerging businesses, offering exposure, mentorship, and potential investment opportunities.
- NNES26 Business Awards - Celebrates outstanding businesses, leaders, and innovators, honoring their achievements, inspiring success, and strengthening communities across the Navajo Nation through economic growth.
- NNES26 Art Market - Welcomes Navajo artists and makers by showcasing their work, connecting them with buyers, and supporting cultural entrepreneurship and economic growth across the Nation.
Session Tracks:
Five focused tracks, choose the sessions most relevant to your work.
- Innovation - New approaches to growing your business or community project
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business - Practical tools for starting, sustaining, and scaling
- Finance - Funding sources, investment strategies, and financial literacy
- Energy - Renewable energy, utilities, and sustainability opportunities
- Tourism - Building and growing tourism enterprises in the Navajo Nation
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.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Twin Arrows Casino Resort
Discount Booking Code: BKG833 (First 100)
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Twin Arrows Casino Resort
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Flagstaff / Hampton Inn and Suites Flagstaff East
For Group Bookings contact: Faith Siath, Sales Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Office: (928) 707-7800 and (928) 433-1234
For individual bookings attendee can go to the main website with the below link and book using the government rate option
Hampton Inn & Suites East by Hilton Flagstaff
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Flagstaff
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Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff / Holiday Inn Express Sedona-Oak Creek
For Group Bookings contact: Natalee Hernandez, Sales Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Office: (928) 714-1000
For individual bookings attendee can go to the main website with the below link and book using the government rate option
Holiday Inn Express by IHG Flagstaff
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Tru by Hilton Flagstaff / Home2 Suites Flagstaff
For Group Bookings contact: Debbie Kaiser, Director of Sales
Office: (928) 962-0705
M: (928) 607-2347
Email: [email protected]
For individual bookings attendee can use the below link to book
Tru By Hilton Flagstaff
Home2 Suites Flagstaff
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The Kendrick Hotel Flagstaff:
For Group Bookings contact: Emily Baker
Office: (951) 500-5518
Email: [email protected]
For individual bookings attendees can use the link below to book
The Kendrick Hotel Flagstaff
Event Venue
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Boulevard, Flagstaff, United States
USD 259.25 to USD 5042.00





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