In the United States, 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations each have their own unique leadership structures, communities, and authority over Tribal lands. As the U.S. energy landscape continues to evolve, many Tribal Nations are leading energy initiatives that support their communities while strengthening sovereignty and self-determination.

The ROSA ENERGY CONFERENCE: Energy Conversations, Done Differently offers a unique opportunity to explore strengthening business relationships and partnerships through collaboration and understanding.

The objective of this year’s conference is to help people enter energy conversations differently. Why? Because many are entering the room without a shared understanding of how energy systems actually work, how different sectors make decisions, and what respectful engagement looks like.

WHY IT MATTERS:

Have ever experienced walking away from a business negotiation because each side was speaking a different ‘language’ or priorities didn’t seem to align?
1. SEEK SHARED UNDERSTANDING ACROSS SECTORS

Had a conversation/negotiation stalled because key voices or perspectives were missing from the table?
2. VALUE RESPECTFUL, CROSS-SECTOR DIALOGUE

Found that progress accelerates when trust, governance, and community context are truly understood?
3. AIM TO BUILD INFORMED, LASTING PARTNERSHIPS-ESPECIALLY IN TRIBAL ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Noticed how alignment across policy, culture, infrastructure and community can turn challenges into workable outcomes?
4. ARE COMMITTED TO PRACTICAL, COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ENERGY SECURITY, RELIABILITY, AND RESILIENCE

4 KEY BENEFITS OF BEING IN THE ROOM:

• Gain practical insights
• Learn how to build trust before you need it – not after things go wrong
• Avoid Costly Misunderstanding That Stall Projects
• Build the context needed to work respectfully and effectively between Tribal, Industry, Government, & Academic settings

WHO SHOULD BE A PART OF THE CONVERSATION:
The conference is designed for those who seek to better understand the energy landscape and how systems, policy, and communities connect.

• Tribal Nations
• Energy Company Professionals including Landmen, Geologists, Engineers
• Government Affairs Personnel, Liaisons, State Regulators, Inspectors
• Business Development Managers & Personnel
• Contract Negotiators and Project Managers
• Attorneys
• University Researchers focused on energy
• Financial Personnel, Accountants and Bankers

The ROSA ENERGY CONFERENCE in Tulsa…a place to 1. Engage in productive dialogue that leads to solutions, not just ideas 2. Gain practical insights into perspectives, priorities and how systems fit together 3. Build a stronger foundation of today’s energy landscape to communicate and make informed decisions 4. Break down barriers and deepen understanding 5. Have meaningful conversations that accelerate solutions 6. Walk away with connections you can call on when it matters