09:0012:00
Monday Conference – Morning Sessions
Morning block of Monday conference education sessions.
About Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027
The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is the annual national gathering of the US tribal gaming industry, presented by the Indian Gaming Association with Clarion Events. The organiser bills it as the largest meeting of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country, combining four days of education and networking with a trade exhibition and a celebration of Native American culture and economic self-reliance. The 2027 edition runs 19-22 April 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Education runs across all four days, Native American Arts & Crafts booths open from 20 April, and the exhibit hall opens on 21-22 April with manufacturers and service providers covering slots, sports betting, cashless payments, IT, player development, hospitality, security and surveillance. The conference theme for 2027 is "The Business of Innovation: Future-Proofing Tribal Gaming", looking at AI, data, digital payments, mobile platforms and new gaming systems for tribal operators. The DigitalPlay Summit, focused on iGaming and sports betting, takes place on the show floor on 21-22 April and is included in every tradeshow badge. The programme also includes IGA Seminar Institute commissioner certification training, the Chairman's Sovereign Warrior Awards Luncheon, a welcome reception, the TribalBond executive matchmaking programme and IGA's annual membership meeting.
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Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027 speakers
1Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027 agenda
25 sessions13:0016:00
Monday Conference – Afternoon Sessions
Afternoon block of Monday conference education sessions.
16:0018:00
IGA Board Meeting (Invite Only)
Invitation-only meeting of the Indian Gaming Association board.
18:3021:30
Welcome Reception
Opening evening reception for show attendees.
07:00
Chairman Stevens Wellness Walk & Run
Early-morning wellness walk and run.
08:0017:00
Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Training III
IGA Seminar Institute Level III commissioner certification class; requires prior training and separate registration.
08:0017:00
Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Master Training
IGA Seminar Institute Master Series commissioner certification class; separate registration required.
08:0017:00
Annual Membership Meeting
Annual meeting of Indian Gaming Association members.
09:0012:00
Conference Sessions
Tuesday morning block of conference education sessions.
12:3014:00
Chairmans Sovereign Warrior Awards Luncheon
Chairman's luncheon at which the Sovereign Warrior award is presented.
14:0017:00
Conference Sessions
Tuesday afternoon block of conference education sessions.
16:3017:30
Arts & Crafts Networking Reception
Networking reception in the Native American Arts & Crafts area.
07:00
Balance Before Business Yoga
Morning yoga session before the show floor opens.
08:0009:30
First Lady Breakfast: Honoring Matriarchs (Invite Only)
Invitation-only breakfast honouring women leaders in Indian gaming.
08:0017:00
Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Training III
Day two of the Level III commissioner certification class.
08:0017:00
Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Master Training
Day two of the Master Series commissioner certification class.
09:45
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Ceremony opening the tradeshow floor.
11:0016:00
Chairmans Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
Show-floor presentations and showcase education sessions in the Chairman's Lounge.
11:0016:00
Tribal Leader’s Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
Show-floor presentations and showcase education sessions in the Tribal Leader's Lounge.
15:3017:00
AGEM VIP Show Floor Reception
VIP reception on the show floor hosted under the AGEM name.
07:00
Power Hour: Group Fitness
Morning group fitness session.
08:0012:15
Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Training II
Final-day commissioner certification class, printed as Level II on the schedule.
08:0012:15
Seminar Institute Training: Commissioner Certification Master Training
Final day of the Master Series commissioner certification class.
11:0015:00
Chairmans Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
Final-day show-floor presentations in the Chairman's Lounge.
11:0015:00
Tribal Leader’s Lounge Presentations & Showcase Education Sessions
Final-day show-floor presentations in the Tribal Leader's Lounge.
Exhibitors at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027
6 listed on Gamitas
Also exhibiting: 19 Pueblos Native Apparel, 3WS Generations Beadwork, A.R. Mays Construction, AGEM, AMERIND, Adept USA, Inc., Advanced Casino Solutions, Inc, Advanced LED / Agility AVL, Agilysys NV, LLC, Ainsworth Game Technology, Air+ Inc., Alarue Apparel LLC, American Indian Chamber Of Commerce of CA, Arb Labs, Inc, Arete Security, Inc. D/B/A Druvstar, Aristocrat Technologies, Inc / VGT, Aroma Impressions, Astek Wallcovering, At Work Uniforms, Aurify Gaming, Aurora Procurement Solutions, BRILL HYGIENIC PRODUCTS INC, Ben Begaye, Bepoz America, LLC, Bergman, Walls & Associates, Bluberi Gaming, BlueBird, CPAs, Bolton, Boo Chee Jewelers, Born Of Legends, Bowstring Enterprises, LLC, Breezy Designs, Brintons, Bulova – Cwa, CCT, CasinoTrac, Cassida, Colin Campbell & Sons Ltd. - DBA Nature's Carpet, College Of Southern Nevada, ComOps and 74 more
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027 awards
1 entriesSovereign Warrior Award
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027 news
3Indian Gaming Association Visits California Tribal Nations, Shares Organizational, Legislative and Legal Updates
IGA leadership briefed California tribes on its plans for 2027, including bringing in PaaWee Rivera to grow tribal membership and tribal participation in the annual tradeshow. IGA also said it is exploring ways to widen the show to Native-owned businesses, agriculture, food sovereignty and tribal energy enterprises.
A Message from David Z. Bean, Chairman, Indian Gaming Association
IGA Chairman David Z. Bean thanked member tribes, sponsors, vendors, staff and partners Clarion Events and Zion Enterprises after the 2026 Tradeshow & Convention. He framed the show as a showcase of tribal gaming as an economic engine and a tribute to the late Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr.
Indian Gaming Association Honors Eddie Tullis with Sovereign Warrior Award at Leadership Luncheon
At the 2026 show in San Diego, IGA presented the Rick Hill–Tim Wapato Sovereign Warrior Award to Eddie Leon Tullis, former chairman of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The award, given at the Chairman's Leadership Luncheon, honours lifelong work for tribal sovereignty and economic development.
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027 FAQs
6When and where is the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2027?
It takes place 19-22 April 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Education runs all four days and the exhibit hall is open on 21-22 April.
What are the exhibit hall opening hours?
The exhibit hall is open on 21 April 2027 from 10:00 to 17:00 and on 22 April 2027 from 10:00 to 15:00.
Who should attend?
The show is aimed at tribal leaders and council members, Indian gaming commissioners and regulators, and senior casino executives such as CEOs, CFOs, GMs and marketing and iGaming heads.
Do I need a separate ticket for the DigitalPlay Summit?
No. Access to the DigitalPlay Summit, the iGaming and sports betting area on the show floor on 21-22 April, is included in all Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention badges.
How do I book a hotel?
Hotel bookings for attendees and exhibitors are handled by the official housing company, Connections Housing, which was still negotiating rates near the convention center at the time of capture. The organiser warns that it is the only approved housing vendor.
Which airport is closest to the venue?
The organiser recommends Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), the closest airport to the Las Vegas Convention Center.