National Indigenous Connectivity Conference

The National Indigenous Connectivity Initiative (NICI) invites you to Ottawa, Ontario on December 05-06, 2025 for our National Indigenous Connectivity Conference.

Who should attend?

  • First Nations Leadership, Indigenous technicians, and Internet Service Providers
  • Small technology business entrepreneurs
  • Government of Canada and provincial representatives
  • Bell Canada, Rogers, and Telus executives

While we look forward to welcoming everyone who feels called to participate, we are primarily focusing the experience on those listed above to build collaboration, leadership, and shared action towards connectivity access for remote and rural First Nations. 

Conference Highlights

Dates: December 05-06, 2025
Location: Rogers Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

DAY 1 – Community & Industry Voices

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Opening Welcome & Remarks
  • Morning Panel 1: First Nations Leadership Perspectives on Challenges with Access
  • Morning Panel 2: Elders & Youth Advisory
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Presentations & Panel: IT & ISP Perspectives
  • Evening Banquet with Keynote Speaker

DAY 2 – Global & Policy Perspectives

  • Networking Breakfast
  • Welcome & Opening Keynote
  • Morning Panel: International Perspectives
  • Morning Presentations: Indigenous Relations
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Presentations: Closing the Infrastructure Gap
  • Conference Close

Registration Tiers

Conference Tickets

  • Chiefs                  $195
  • Government       $240
  • General               $250
  • Elders (65+)        $0
  • Youth (18-30)       $0
  • Individual                      $150
  • Sponsorship Table      $1,500
 
 

* all prices listed include taxes and fees

The National Indigenous Connectivity Initiative (NICI) works alongside First Nations, governments, and industry partners to ensure equitable access to broadband and spectrum, empowering communities to lead in the digital age.