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PRESENTS

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BUILDERS.

INNOVATORS.

LEADERS.

Oct. 11-13, 2026

Potawatomi Casino & Hotel

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Welcome to IBC V, the 5th Annual Indigenous Biz Con!
 

Hosted by the Indigenous Business Group, IBC V brings together Tribal leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, government agencies, corporate partners, investors, and economic development professionals from across the country to strengthen Indigenous economies through collaboration, innovation, and opportunity.
 

Over two days, attendees will engage in inspiring keynote presentations, educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibitor marketplace, and conversations centered on Indigenous business, procurement, entrepreneurship, workforce development, access to capital, and economic sovereignty.

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2026 AGENDA

  • Explore Indigenous Milwaukee (Optional)

    3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

    Curated self-guided experiences featuring:

    • Native-owned restaurants

    • Harley-Davidson Museum

    • Milwaukee Public Market

    • Lakefront

    • Indigenous public art

    • Native-owned businesses
       

    Packers vs. Bears Watch Party

    3:30 PM – 6:30 PMat Potawatomi Sportsbook

    Potawatomi Sportsbook

    • Hosted Welcome

    • Tailgate-style Networking

    • Sponsor Hospitality

    • Business Introductions

    • Casual Meet & Greet

    • First-Time Attendee Welcome
       

    Welcome Reception

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    • Heavy Appetizers

    • Cash Bar

    • Karaoke & Entertainment

    • Marketplace Preview

    • Sponsor Showcase

    • Business Matchmaking

    • Speaker Meet & Greet

    • Evening Networking
       

    Welcome to Milwaukee

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Registration & Conference Check-In

    • Conference Registration

    • Hotel Check-In

    • Sponsor & Exhibitor Move-In

    • Speaker & VIP Registration

    • Indigenous Marketplace Preview

    • Business

    • Matchmaking App Opens

    • Hospitality Lounge

  • Registration • Breakfast • Marketplace

    8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

    • Continental Breakfast

    • Coffee Networking

    • Indigenous Marketplace Opens

    • Live Indigenous Artist Begins Mural

    • Podcast & Media Row Opens

    • Business Matchmaking Lounge

    • Investor Lounge Opens

    • Tribal Leader Hospitality Suite
       

    Opening Ceremony - The Indigenous Renaissance Begins!

    9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

    Hosted by Chance Rush & Rudy Indigenous

    • Grand Entry

    • Veterans Honor Song

    • Drum Ceremony

    • Invocation

    • Forest County Potawatomi Welcome

    • Recognition of Tribal Leaders

    • Recognition of Veterans & Elders

    • Opening Remarks
       

    Welcome to Wisconsin

    9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

    Invited Remarks

    • Governor Tony Evers

    • Forest County Potawatomi

    • Milwaukee Leadership

    • Wisconsin Tribal Leaders
       

    Opening Keynote

    9:45 AM – 10:20 AM

    Gary Farmer

    Owning Our Stories.  Building Our Future.
     

    Morning Break

    10:20 AM – 10:30 AM

    Coffee Break

    Marketplace

    Networking
     

    General Session I: State of Indigenous Business & Indian Country

    10:30 AM – 11:20 PM

    Topics include:

    • Tribal Economies

    • Federal Policy

    • Infrastructure

    • Healthcare

    • Housing

    • Workforce

    • Capital

    • Emerging Industries

     

    General Session II: Building the Next Generation Economy

    11:20 AM – 12:05 PM

    Topics

    • Entrepreneurship

    • Investment

    • Diversification

    • Regional Partnerships

    • Innovation

    • Building Generational Wealth
       

    Networking Lunch & Business Showcase

    12:05 PM – 1:30 PM

    Activations

    • Indigenous Marketplace

    • Native Artisan Demonstrations

    • Live Mural Painting

    • Business Pitch Showcase

    • Procurement Tables

    • Corporate Meet & Greets

    • Investor Office Hours

    • Podcast Interviews

    • Media Row
       

    Indigenous Renaissance Forums - Round 1

    1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

    Building Nations

    3 Subsessions

    Forum A - Nation Building & Tribal Economic Development - 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

    Forum B - Infrastructure, Housing, and Community Development - 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM

    Forum C - Capital, Procurement, and Government Contracting - 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
     

    Networking Break

    2:20 PM – 2:35 PM
     

    Indigenous Renaissance Forums - Round 2

    2:35 PM – 3:25 PM

    Building Communities

    3 Subsessions

    Forum D - Energy & Sustainability - 2:35 PM – 3:25 PM

    Forum E - Entrepreneurship & Innovation - 2:35 PM – 3:25 PM

    Forum F - Healthcare, Cannabis & Indigenous Wellness - 2:35 PM – 3:25 PM
     

    Networking Break

    3:25 PM – 3:40 PM
     

    General Session III: The Partnership Economy

    3:40 PM – 4:15 PM

    Real-world partnership case studies between:

    • Tribes

    • Native Businesses

    • Corporate Partners

    • Investors

    • Government
       

    Tribal Leadership Roundtable

    4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

    Indigenous Renaissance:
    Building the Next Generation Economy
    Featuring tribal leaders discussing:

    • Sovereignty

    • Regional Collaboration

    Business Programming Concludes

    4:45 PM – 4:45 PM
     

    Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations

    5:45 PM – 9:30 PM

    3 Subsessions

    Transportation & Gathering - 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM

    Hoan Bridge Lighting Ceremony - 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

    Indigenous Rising Reception - 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM

  • Breakfast & Networking

    7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

    Activations

    • Marketplace

    • Business Matchmaking

    • Investor Meetings

    • Procurement Lounge

    • Live Art

    • Podcast Row


    Morning Welcome

    8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

    Conference Recap

    Announcements


    Morning Keynote

    8:45 AM – 9:30 AM


    "Championship Leadership" with Ahman Green

    General Session IV: Innovation Across Indian Country

    9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

    Topics

    • AI

    • Technology

    • Manufacturing

    • Tourism

    • Healthcare

    • Cannabis

    • Infrastructure

    • International Trade


    Networking Break

    10:20 AM – 10:35 AM


    Indigenous Renaissance Forums - Round 3

    10:35 AM – 11:25 PM

    Innovating Industries

    3 Subsessions

    Forum G - AI & Digital Innovation - 10:35 AM – 11:25 PM

    Forum H - Media, Film & Storytelling - 10:35 AM – 11:25 PM

    Forum I - Manufacturing, Trade & Supply Chains - 10:35 AM – 11:25 PM


    Networking Break

    11:25 AM – 11:40 PM


    Indigenous Renaissance Forums - Round 4

    11:40 AM – 12:30 PM

    Leading the Future

    3 Subsessions

    Forum J - Food Sovereignty & Agriculture - 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM

    Forum K - Workforce & Leadership - 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM

    Forum L - Partnerships for the Future - 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM


    Networking Lunch

    12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

    Activations

    • Business Pitch Competition Finals

    • Indigenous Marketplace

    • Live Art Reveal

    • Corporate Procurement Lounge

    • Investor Roundtables

    • Sponsor Showcase


    Featured Fireside Conversation12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

    General Session V: From Conversation to Commerce

    2:00 PM – 2:40 PM

    Topics

    • Procurement

    • Investment

    • Joint Ventures

    • Partnerships

    • Business Growth
       

    Networking Break

    2:40 PM – 2:55 PM
     

    Closing General Session

    2:55 PM – 3:40 PM

    The Indigenous Renaissance Continues

    • Conference Highlights

    • Forum Reports

    • Regional Collaboration

    • Looking Ahead to IBC VI
       

    Conference Closing

    3:40 PM – 4:00 PM

    • Business Pitch Awards

    • Sponsor Recognition

    • Closing Remarks

    • Prize Drawings


    Indigenous Business Awards Reception

    6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    • Red Carpet

    • Cocktail Reception

    • Photography

    • Marketplace Finale

    • VIP Networking


    Indigenous Business Awards Gala

    7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    Hosted by Chance Rush & Rudy Indigenous
    Evening Program

    • Welcome Reception

    • Dinner Service

    • Cultural Performance

    • Business Pitch Competition Awards

    • Indigenous Business Awards

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