42nd Annual Conference

The NAFOA Conference gathers semiannually in the Spring for our Annual Conference and the Fall for the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to discuss the current trends in tribal economic development and share resources with tribal financial professionals. 

About #NAFOA2024

NAFOA is pleased to announce that the 42nd Annual Conference will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, hosted by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

ADDRESS
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314

NAFOA’s reduced conference rate is $289 per night plus a $15 per night resort fee.  Please note that the conference room block is located in the Hard Rock Hotel Tower.

NAFOA’s room blocks at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the overflow block at the Dolce by Wyndham Hollywood are currently sold out. We suggest you try the booking links below periodically to see if there have been cancellations within the block.

The reduced conference rate is for NAFOA conference attendees only. NAFOA reserves the right to review the hotel rooming list and remove reservations that do not have a corresponding conference registration.

Additional Area Hotels

Below is a list of additional hotels near the Hard Rock.  Please note NAFOA has not reserved room blocks at any of the following hotels.  The information is provided as a courtesy.

Thank you to our Host Tribe

Call for Session Proposals

NAFOA invites community members to submit proposals for sessions at our upcoming 42nd Annual Conference on April 29-30 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. We value the expertise and insights of our diverse community in shaping the conference agenda.

Proposals will be thoroughly evaluated by the NAFOA team to ensure that the selected sessions address our community’s varied needs and interests. We encourage individuals with knowledge and experience in tribal finance, economic development, and related areas to actively participate in this process. Selected speakers receive complimentary registration

Proposal Deadline: January 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Notification of Acceptance/Declination: February 5, 2024

Registration Fees

Member Tribe

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$500

Changes to $600 after Friday, March 29, 2024.

The price increases to $700 for onsite registration April 28 - 30, 2024.

To receive the Member Tribe rate, you need to be an employee of either the tribe or a wholly-owned tribal enterprise.  In addition, you must be representing the tribe or enterprise at the conference.

Government

Tribal, State and Federal Employees

$700

Changes to $800 after Friday, March 29, 2024.

The price increases to $900 for onsite registration April 28 - 30, 2024.

Non-Profit

Female attendee smiling and holding NAFOA conference bag

$700

Changes to $800 after Friday, March 29, 2024.

The price increases to $900 for onsite registration April 28 - 30, 2024.

Professionals

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$1,200

Changes to $1,300 after Friday, March 29, 2024.

The price increases to $1400 for onsite registration April 28 - 30, 2024.

Hotel & Travel

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
1 Seminole Way
Hollywood, FL 33314

Book your stay for #NAFOA2024 at the group rate of $289 per night.  Note there is an additional $15 per night charge for the resort fee.

NAFOA’s room blocks at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the overflow block at the Dolce by Wyndham Hollywood are currently sold out. We suggest you try the booking links below periodically to see if there have been cancellations within the block.

The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is located 7 miles (approximately 15 minutes) from the Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport.

Ride Share Services 

note: prices are approximate

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (7 miles)

  • Uber/Lyft: $15
  • Taxi: $28

Parking:

Self Parking – Complimentary
Valet Parking – $35 per day

Safety Protocols

NAFOA will follow CDC Guidelines and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety and requirements. Currently, there is no statewide mask mandate or vaccine requirement. NAFOA will continue to monitor the health and safety guidance and will update attendees on any changes in protocol.

 
COVID-19 Liability Waiver

Please note that all attendees agree to the following by attending NAFOA’s 42nd Annual Conference.

COVID-19 RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: By registering and attending a NAFOA event/meeting you acknowledge that there is an unknown risk of exposure to COVID-19 and/or other diseases through exposure to contaminated objects, as well as through personal contact. Such exposure carries with it a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, disability or death. You hereby agree to release and hold harmless NAFOA, its employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19 or other diseases. 

FAQs

NAFOA will follow CDC Guidelines and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety and requirements. Currently, there is no statewide mask mandate or vaccine requirement. NAFOA will continue to monitor the health and safety guidance and will update attendees on any changes in protocol.

Please note that all attendees agree to the following by attending NAFOA’s 42nd Annual Conference.

COVID-19 RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT: By registering and attending a NAFOA event/meeting you acknowledge that there is an unknown risk of exposure to COVID-19 and/or other diseases through exposure to contaminated objects, as well as through personal contact. Such exposure carries with it a certain degree of risk that could result in illness, disability or death. You hereby agree to release and hold harmless NAFOA, its employees, officers, directors, volunteers, and vendors from and against all claims of damages and liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19 or other diseases.

Yes! CPEs will be available to in-person attendees. Please see the CPE FAQ for more information.

As a benefit of being a Member Tribe of NAFOA, your tribe receives one half-price registration, after the first full-price paid registration to the conference.  NAFOA needs to enter this half-priced registration.  Register the first person online and then email Missy Dunne with the completed Member Tribe Registration form with the half-priced registrant’s information and payment method. 

Yes, please view our Sponsorship Opportunities brochure and let us know how you would like to support NAFOA. For more information contact Dustin VanWinkle.

Download the Fall 2023 NAFOA Navigator

NAFOA’s conference magazine, the NAFOA Navigator, features over 100 pages of articles, policy reports, speaker listings, spotlights on featured member tribes, congressional calendars, exhibit hall listings, and much more.

Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors

Join Our Sponsor Community

Contact Dustin VanWinkle, Business Manager & Corporate Relationship Specialist, at dustin@nafoa.org.

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SEMINOLE HARD ROCK & OVERFLOW HOTELS SOLD OUT

NAFOA’s room blocks at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and the overflow block at the Dolce by Wyndham Hollywood are sold out.

Please see the “About #NAFOA2024” section of the webpage for information on additional hotel options in the area.

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