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Arizona Indian Gaming Association
AIGA Expo
AIGA EXPO

Agenda​

Agenda
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
AIGA Expo Welcome Reception | Ak-Chin Circle Entertainment Center

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Meet the Arizona Candidates Forum
Hosted by ATGG

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

AIGA Expo Authentically Authum
A Sunset Welcome Reception

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

AIGA Expo Night Glow Bowling
(Harrah’s Ak-Chin Entertainment Center)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
AIGA Expo Day 1 | Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Invite Only: Tribal Leaders Breakfast
with event Sponsors and AIGA Associate Members

Continental Breakfast for Attendees (Ballroom)

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Opening General Session

  • Cultural Presentation
  • Blessing
  • Posting of Colors
  • National Anthem
  • Welcome by Judy Ferreira, Executive Director, Arizona Indian Gaming Association
  • Opening Remarks
  • Welcome by the National Indian Gaming Commission (Invited)
  • Welcome by the Indian Gaming Association (Invited)

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Breakout Sessions

  • Topic: Sports Betting to iGaming
  • Topic: The Impact of Tribal Gaming on Our Communities
  • Topic: DOI: Part 293 (Tribal-State Amendment) and Part 151
    (Fee to Trust Process)

Training Session – Pt. 1

  • National Indian Gaming Commission

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

AIGA Expo Luncheon

  • State of Arizona Featured Speakers:
    Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (Invited)
    Jackie Johnson, CEO, Arizona Department of Gaming

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM

General Session

  • Conversation with Tribal Government Gaming Leaders
    Moderated by Chairman Robert Miguel, Ak-Chin Indian Community and Arizona Indian Gaming Association

Training Session – Pt. 2

  • National Indian Gaming Commission

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Boost Your Networking Circle: It’s Time to Connect!
Get to know attendees & visit with exhibitors! (Foyer)

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

2024 AIGA Expo Chefs Challenge (Oak & Fork)
The 2024 AIGA EXPO Chefs Challenge will feature another culinary battle among Arizona’s premier casino and resort chefs. This year’s theme is “Native Flavors: Arizona Is Your Pantry.” In this exciting challenge, two prestigious awards are up for grabs: the People’s Choice and Best of Show!

Thursday, October 17, 2024
AIGA Expo Day 2 | Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast (Ballroom)

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

General Session

  • Blessing
  • Remarks by Judy Ferreira, Executive Director, AIGA
  • Tribal Leaders Discussion: Our Voice Matters
    Distinguished leaders from Tribal Nations gather for a
    meaningful discussion on Tribal Gaming and the importance of
    our voice in elections, business, and the future of Arizona.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Breakout Sessions

  • Topic: Broadband
  • Topic: E4: Energy, Evolution, Efficiency, Effectiveness
  • Topic: Marketing/International
  • Topic: Human Resources

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

AIGA Expo Closing Luncheon

  • Presentation: Tribal Voting Analysis: 2025 & Beyond
    In this engaging presentation, hear the results of extensive polling information that sheds light on public perception, opinions, and potential impacts related to the Tribal gaming industry in Arizona.

  • Closing Remarks

About AIGA

Arizona Indian Gaming Association represents nine tribes representing Indian People living on reservations in Arizona. While four tribes are located near urban areas, most tribal lands are located in rural areas of Arizona.

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