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NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Various dates and locations from 10:00am-12:00pm.

UNM Rainforest Innovations is collaborating with the City of Santa Fe Economic Development Department to bring this roundtable event to Santa Fe for Native American owned-businesses and entrepreneurs.

These monthly gatherings create space for Native American entrepreneurs, artists, and business owners to connect, share resources, and build pathways to success. Mark your calendar—this roundtable will meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, same time at different locations!

 

 

The 2025 New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC)

November 3–7, 2025, at the Albuquerque Convention Center.

DFA is now accepting Session Proposals for the 2025 NM Infrastructure Finance Conference.

Proposal Deadline: August 15, 2025
Selected presenters will be notified by September 15, 2025.
Submit Your Proposal Today

DFA invites dynamic presenters, facilitators, and field experts to submit proposals for breakout sessions, panels, workshops, training sessions, and mobile field trips. This is your opportunity to share insights, showcase innovation, and help build capacity across New Mexico’s infrastructure ecosystem.

Conference themes include:

  • Technical assistance & workforce development
  • Infrastructure planning & project management
  • Capital stack building & funding navigation
  • Rural, tribal & frontier community support
  • Broadband, housing, transportation, and water
  • Clean energy, resilience, and economic development

Session formats we’re looking for: 

  • 45- or 90-minute presentations/panels
  • Interactive workshops or training
  • Site visits or field demonstrations (within 45 min of venue)
  • Technology and communication tool demos

Why Present at NMIFC?

  • Visibility as a statewide thought leader
  • Opportunity to shape infrastructure solutions in NM
  • Free one-day conference registration on your presentation day
  • Networking with peers, practitioners, and policymakers

DFA is seeking proposals with clear takeaways and creative audience engagement strategies.

Let your experience inform, inspire, and lead.

 

Sundance Educational Consulting Event

February 24-25, 2026 at Isleta Resort & Casino

This education event is for teachers, parents and students. Hands-on interactive sessions will include Native American art, history, culture, language, financial literacy, career education, teaching methods, and more!

Register now by emailing Sundance Educational Consulting at sundance@spinn.net

*The event details being shared are for informational purposes only. IAD does not endorse, sponsor, affiliate with or promote events or the organizations hosting the event(s) if not IAD led or sponsored or if they are not led or sponsored by another New Mexico agency and/or Department.