2026 Future of Indigenous Business Conference

The AMS Indigenous Business Association (IBA) invites you to the 2026 Future of Indigenous Business Conference. This full-day event brings together industry leaders, students, and organizations to hear panels discussing growth, innovation, and opportunity in Indigenous business.

Your ticket includes:

Catered Lunch
Open networking session with firms including First Nations Bank of Canada, MNP, Deloitte, CIBC, Scotiabank, Colliers, Metis Financial Corporation of BC, CPP Investments, and more!
Door Prizes

WHEN: Friday, Jan 23rd, 2026

TIME: 10 AM-3 PM

WHERE: UBC Alumni Centre

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Agenda

Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 agenda…

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Location

UBC Alumni Centre

6163 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC

Any Questions?

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2026 Panels

Panel #1 - Indigenous Leaders driving Economic Growth

Andrew Hungerford

Partner and Co-Founder - Seven Generations Capital
Bill Lomax

President and CEO - First Nations Bank of Canada
Monika Bear Robe

Partner, Indigenous Equity Opportunities - MNP

Panel #2 - Indigenous women trailblazers

Amanda Mills

Senior Manager, Indigenous Markets - CIBC
Dana Martin

Vice President, Indigenous Financial Services - CIBC
Samantha Martin-Ferris

Senior Consultant, Nation Building - Deloitte

Panel #3 - Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Capacity Building

Austen Houle

General Manager - Metis Financial Corporation of BC
Landon Miller

President - Ryan Group
Michelle Bryant-Gravelle

Indigenous Consultant and Leadership Coach - Elevate and Empower Coaching and Consulting