Call for Proposals – Extended

Construction in Indian Country Conference November 8-10, 2023, On-stage content will feature talks on the “state of Indian Country” discussing challenges and opportunities. Representatives from tribes and industry leaders are confirmed to be in attendance.   Presenters reach a broad audience of professionals working and living within tribal communities within the Tribal A/E/C community.  Submissions should bring completed or ongoing and innovative solutions for tribal communities, research, and emerging technologies for CIIC’s principal focus areas.

  • Gaming and Hospitality – Updates to facilities regulations. Expansions and new engineering and construction opportunities. Lessons learned and best practices from previous facilities projects as Owners determine renovation projects. 
  • Residential and Tribal Housing – Challenges and solutions to building out, improving, and developing infrastructure and increasing living standards of tribal communities.
  • Infrastructure Development and Improvements (public and private projects) – Public Private Partnerships (P3); ongoing or completed projects and best practices, the emerging manufacturing market. Supply chain/resource and personnel challenges and solutions. Emerging technologies and their applications to tribal communities.
  • Tribal Leadership, Governance, and Economic Development – Governance that impacts the designs and construction of tribal communities, procurement processes, opportunities outlook, and diversifying tribal economy.

Session submittals due before midnight PST Friday, June 16, 2023. Notice of selection will be Friday, June 23, 2023.

Submit your session proposal here.

Construction in Indian Country

Construction in Indian Country (CIIC) Conference is a leading conference facilitating conversations regarding the infrastructure opportunities and challenges facing tribal communities today and tomorrow. 

The Mission of CIIC organization is to support construction management education to benefit American Indian and Indigenous communities as they increase their capacities to manage their own affairs while determining their own destinies. Our Vision is that all Indigenous communities shall have the technical capabilities and personnel to manage construction activities at industry-best standards.

For additional information or questions regarding speaking opportunities at Construction in Indian Country please contact us at [email protected].