Tribal Innovation Summit 2026

This event, hosted by the Cherokee Nation and Center for Civic Futures, in partnership with Tulsa Community Foundation, will unite Tribal leaders, community partners, and technologists. The summit explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can advance sovereignty, expand opportunity, and address priorities defined by Tribal Nations. It features interactive workshops, panel discussions, and showcases designed for learning, experimentation, and shared problem-solving. Attendees will gain resources, yearlong hands-on tech support, networking opportunities, and tools to test and apply emerging technologies in ways that reflect their community priorities, aiming for lasting action.