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Opening remarks from territorial, federal, and First Nation leadership to welcome delegations, situate the conference in the current northern context, and signal aligned priorities. Leaders will highlight key opportunities, commitments, and the role of partnership in advancing Indigenous-led economic development. Clear signal of leadership alignment, priority areas, and the broader policy and investment context shaping the days ahead.

A panel discussion on what successful Indigenous–industry partnerships look like in execution. Leaders unpack roles, governance, equity structures, and how decisions get made on real projects. Grounded in lived experience, this panel highlights what makes partnerships succeed or fail, with a focus on alignment, control, and long-term value.

This panel brings together senior leaders from Indigenous investment corporations who are actively managing diverse and growing portfolios across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, mining, real estate, and community development. The discussion will explore how Indigenous-led capital is being deployed to generate long-term wealth, strengthen self-determination, and reshape the investment landscape in the Arctic and beyond.

A focused spotlight on a major, multi-region corridor initiative, outlining scope, current stage, and the partnerships and capital required to move forward. Defined opportunity map with partner entry points, capital needs, and next-step meetings identified.

Indigenous Development Corporations (Dev Corps) are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping economic futures across the Arctic and beyond. But how do they decide where, and why to invest? This panel brings together senior leaders to unpack the decision-making frameworks behind Indigenous investment strategies. From aligning opportunities with community priorities to navigating risk, partnerships, and long-term value creation, panelists will share how Dev Corps evaluate opportunities in a way that reflects both financial discipline and Indigenous values.

A practical session on building investment and partnership pathways between Yukon and Alaska, including regulatory realities, structuring approaches, and relationship-building. Clear cross-border pathway: key barriers, enabling conditions, and immediate actions to initiate partnerships.

A candid walkthrough of a completed partnership - from first conversation to agreement and delivery. 

Delivering major projects in the North requires more than a single source of funding, it demands a coordinated capital stack that brings together Indigenous equity, public investment, institutional financing, and private capital. This panel will explore how successful projects are structured from the ground up, with a focus on what it takes to move from concept to execution. Speakers will share practical insights on aligning partners, de-risking investments, and navigating the complexities of multi-source financing in an Arctic and Indigenous context.

Grounded in real project experience, the discussion will unpack how capital flows, where challenges arise, and what proponents need to secure investment. The session will also examine how Indigenous ownership and leadership are reshaping investment models and creating new pathways for long-term economic growth.

A must-attend for proponents, investors, and decision-makers looking to understand how to build investable, scalable projects in the North.

A practical panel on how to convert opportunity into near-term wins: which contract packages are coming, what readiness is required, where Indigenous businesses and Nations can capture value, and what actions matter in the next 90 days.

As Arctic interest grows, industries across Canada and globally are adapting their strategies to the North’s unique opportunities, risks, and responsibilities. This panel brings together leaders from different sectors to explore how sectors navigate logistics, climate, regulations, and community expectations. A key focus is how Indigenous leadership and partnership are reshaping projects, investments, and long-term planning. Panelists will share lessons, innovative approaches, and examples of successful engagement, offering a cross-sector view of the North as a dynamic, strategic region where collaboration and forward-thinking investment are essential.

A focused session highlighting high-priority northern opportunities where timing is critical. Leaders present the project, outline what must happen in the next 12 months, and clarify who needs to align to capture the upside. Output: Clear next steps, partnership asks, and immediate action items for stakeholders to move the opportunity forward.

Live Podcast: Arctic Indigenous Investment Series

Enabling infrastructure by linking it to the broader Nunavut build-out, connection to the Northern Operational Support Hub in Iqaluit, which is part of a federal network of logistics and infrastructure to strengthen Arctic presence and sovereignty.

A tactical session on converting opportunity into contracts. Panelists break down upcoming procurement packages, readiness requirements, and where Indigenous businesses can capture value.

A panel discussion on how northern businesses scale in real conditions, including cashflow, workforce, bonding, and partnerships. There will be lessons learned shared for communities helping their business grow.

A panel connecting workforce development and housing to economic delivery and project success.

A discussion on emerging energy options, focusing on what is credible, what enabling work is required, and timelines.

A closing reconvene to capture outcomes from the conference—commitments, partnerships, and next-step meetings.