Albuquerque, NM—NACIA (Native American Investment and Capital Alliance) is proud to announce the inaugural DeepTEK Symposium, taking place from September 11 to 16, 2024. This exclusive, by-invitation event will bring together over 30 Native entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to explore groundbreaking sustainability solutions rooted in Native American traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).
Key speakers include:
Dean Newton, General Partner at Relevance Ventures
Ethan Clark, CEO of Nationsfirst
Nicole Johnny, MBA, Investment Associate at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
These trailblazers will share their insights on how Native communities can leverage innovation in water, energy, land management technologies, sustainable finance, and community-driven data projects. Attendees will also engage in workshops, including one hosted by Nationsfirst, focusing on Blockchain technology’s role in fostering financial self-determination, governance transparency, and cultural preservation.
The DeepTEK Symposium is co-hosted by NACIA, The University of New Mexico, and Creative Startups, with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
For more information, contact Amber Begay at abegay@relevanceventures.com.