Travois Annual Conference
Unlock growth for your community.
The Travois Annual Conference brings together professionals and industry experts with a common goal: To grow Native communities through housing and economic development.
Our conference features educational sessions and networking with the best of the best in Indian Country development—all set against a backdrop of a destination city.
You’ll learn about powerful funding programs, community-focused architectural design, and strategies for ensuring the long-term success of your projects.
Join us in San Francisco!
Travois Annual Conference
Sept. 21-23, 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
Registration deadline: Friday, Aug. 21
Build knowledge.
Our lineup of sessions and one-on-one meeting opportunities provide insights to advance your goals. Arrive a day early to catch our pre-conference sessions.
Build connections.
Network with professionals at our welcome reception. Continue the conversation over complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and coffee the next two days.
Build momentum.
Hear success stories and what made them possible. Celebrate Travois Superhero Award winners making a difference. Return home energized to make an impact.
2025 Highlights
FAQs
Who attends the Travois Annual Conference?
Every year the Travois Annual Conference brings together hundreds of professionals dedicated to promoting housing and economic development in Tribal nations.
We also welcome Travois project partners who support Indian Country development and proudly sponsor our conference.
If you’re interested in attending but don’t meet the specified categories, please contact us to discuss your participation.
Who receives complimentary registration?
Registration is complimentary for Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) employees, Tribal board and council members, and qualified Tribal economic development staff.
If you belong to any of these categories, you are invited to join other professionals like yourself who are positively impacting their Native communities.
Are meals included?
Your registration includes food and beverages at Monday evening’s welcome reception, along with breakfast, lunch, and snacks on Tuesday and Wednesday, plus unlimited coffee!
Where is the host hotel and room block?
Host hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
50 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
The Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA hotel, the host site of our conference, is located in San Francisco’s arts district. It’s ideally situated between the renowned Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SF Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), fine dining restaurants and artisanal coffee shops.
Hotel room block
After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email with the link to our hotel room block at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA hotel. Take advantage of our $269-per-night rate, plus tax. These rates are available until Aug. 31, or until the room block is fully booked.
When is the welcome reception?
Our welcome reception will be Monday, Sept. 21, from 6-8 p.m. and is a popular networking event that kicks off the conference. More details to come!
Who can be a sponsor?
We invite organizations to sponsor based on their partnership and support of our clients. Please contact katie@travois.com for sponsorship availability.
Are vendors allowed?
We do not have a vendor marketplace at our conference.
How do I schedule a meeting?
There is a spot to do this on the conference registration form! To schedule a meeting after you’ve registered, please email conference@travois.com.
There will also be opportunities to schedule a meeting while at the conference.
I’m having difficulty registering – how do I receive help?
Please email conference@travois.com for help with registering.
What are some fun neighborhoods to check out while I’m in San Francisco?
San Francisco is a city of distinct, diverse neighborhoods ready to explore.
South of Market (SoMa)
This is where our host hotel is located! Home to many of the city’s museums, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is right across the way from our hotel, along with the Yerba Buena Gardens.
The Mission District
Here you’ll find amazing Mexican food, lively restaurants and bars, and beautiful Dolores Park. Grab a picnic for a perfect sunny San Francisco day!
North Beach
Home of San Francisco’s Little Italy! Amazing Italian restaurants, bustling streets with multiple parks, and right near Coit Tower — famous for its beautiful art and stunning city and bay views if you go to the top!
Haight-Ashbury
The epicenter of the 1960s hippie counterculture movement, today you can still find vintage shops, lots of tie dye, record stores, street musicians, and cool Victorian homes. Bonus: Golden Gate Park is just a few blocks away!
Chinatown
One of the oldest in the U.S., it offers vibrant street life, markets, and excellent Chinese cuisine at every turn.
Hayes Valley
Lively and lined with boutiques and restaurants, Hayes Valley is known for its culinary scene. A highly walkable, cool area right in the heart of San Francisco!
Hot tip: you won’t hear locals calling it “San Fran”- they say “SF” or “The City”.
What are some things to see and do?
Watch the sea lions and Pier 39 while you soak in bay views. Convenient access to the Alcatraz ferries and Ghiradelli Square for some famous chocolate. While this is a lively, energetic area, this is not the place to go for locally-owned spots. Although touristy, many see if as an essential part of a first-time trip to San Francisco.
Catch the ferry from this building to its many stops! Or just come to hang out: the inside of the building is packed with local vendors, food and drink. A fun way to spend an afternoon!
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Across the courtyard from our hotel!
“Rooted in Place: California Native Art” and “Arts of Indigenous America” exhibits will be showing during the conference.
The Giants are in town during the conference if you’d like to catch a ball game! Oracle Park is a 20 minute straight shot down 3rd street if you’re up for a walk. Or hop in a Waymo or Uber for a quick ride!
What transportation is available in San Francisco?
Airports
San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Ground transportation options.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Ground transportation options.
Public Transportation
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is San Francisco’s public rail transit system. There are stations located all over the city and beyond. The closest station to our host hotel is the Powell Street Station, a 4-minute walk from the hotel.
Cable cars are a fun, historic way to see the city! You can purchase a ticket and hop on the Powell-Mason line and the Powell-Hyde lines right near our host hotel. Both lines end near Fisherman’s Wharf, but in different areas, and the routes are different.
Read all about cable car history and other info here. Check out the routes here.
Rideshares
Have you heard of Waymo? You’ll see these self-driving cars all over the city! Download the Waymo app and you’re on your way to a quintessential San Francisco experience!
You’ll see Ubers and Lyfts all around town, too.
Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions about the conference, including attending or sponsoring the event. We’d love to hear from you!
Join us in San Francisco!
Reserve your spot today — we can’t wait to see you.