2026 Tribal Opioid & Substance Use Conference (Sponsor Registration)

**SPONSOR REGISTRATION**

We are excited to announce the 2026 Tribal Opioid & Substance Use Summit: Stronger Together. Healing Communities Through Culture and Connection. This one-day summit will be held on November 18, 2026, at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, Arizona.

This summit brings together Tribal leaders, healthcare professionals, behavioral health providers, public health practitioners, first responders, educators, and community partners to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance culturally grounded and evidence-based approaches to addressing opioid and substance use in Tribal communities.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please click here to view the 2026 Sponsorship Packet.

Once your sponsorship registration has been received and confirmed by staff, you will receive an email with additional information, including event logistics and exhibitor details.

Note: Sponsorship registration is not complete until your sponsorship packet, logo, and all required materials have been submitted. If you have any questions or need a copy of the sponsorship packet, please contact Alex.Lind@kc-a.com.

Sponsorship registration deadline: November 6, 2026.

We are currently accepting participation in the following areas:

Call for Speakers

We are seeking presenters for general and breakout sessions who can share innovative, evidence-based, and culturally grounded approaches related to prevention, treatment, recovery, overdose prevention, and community wellness. Please click here to learn more and submit a speaker application. The speaker application deadline is Septemeber 15th, 2026. 

Michael T. Allison Leadership Award – Nominations

We are accepting nominations for the Michael T. Allison Leadership Award, which honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in advancing Tribal health and wellness while reflecting Michael Allison's legacy of service and community. Please click here to submit a nomination.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

$5,000 | Taṣ (Sun)

• 5-minute speaking opportunity during the General Session

• 1-minute video played during the General Session

• Plaque of appreciation

• Premium full-page promotional advertisement in printed programs

• Premier table placement near the main general session room. Includes 2 chairs and a waste basket.

• Reserved table in general session- up to 8 attendees

• Sponsor recognition in slideshow presentation during breaks and onsite signage

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

$2,500 | Ṣu:đag (Water)

• 2-minute speaking opportunity during the General Session

• 30-second video played during the General Session

• Plaque of appreciation

• Half-page promotional advertisement in printed programs

• Preferred table placement near the main general session room. Includes 2 chairs and a waste basket.

• Reserved table in general session- up to 4 attendees

• Sponsor recognition in slideshow presentation during breaks and onsite signage

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

$1,500 | Jeved (Land)

• Speaker introduction opportunity during a Breakout Session

• 30-second video played during a Breakout Session

• Certificate of appreciation

• Logo and Name in printed programs

• Table placement in the exhibit hallway. Includes 2 chairs and a waste basket.

• Sponsor recognition in slideshow presentation during breaks and onsite signage

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

$750 | Hu:ñ (Corn)

• Certificate of appreciation

• Logo and Name in printed programs

• Table placement in the exhibit hallway. Includes 2 chairs and a waste basket.

• Sponsor recognition in slideshow presentation during breaks and onsite signage

• Recognition during opening and closing remarks

Recommended Hotels Nearby

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino

Website: Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Maricopa - Copper Sky

Distance from venue: Approximately 2.5 miles (5–10 minute drive)

Website: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Maricopa - Copper Sky

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Casa Grande, an IHG Hotel

Distance from venue: Approximately 19 miles (20–25 minute drive)

Website: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Casa Grande

*Please note: Event attendees are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own lodging.*

This summit was made possible by funding support from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Overdose Data to Action in States (OD2A-S) cooperative agreement grant number CDC-RFA-CE23-2301). The content presented is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of ADHS or the CDC.

Please email haley@kc-a.com with any questions.