# Forward Summit

- Dates: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Casino Rama, Orillia, Canada
- Organiser: Forward Summit

## About

Forward Summit East is a two-day event taking place September 23-24, 2026, at Casino Rama Resort in Rama First Nation, ON. It brings together Indigenous leaders, industry executives, government representatives, investors, and innovators to build relationships, exchange ideas, and advance projects focused on shared prosperity, including Indigenous economic participation.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://forwardsummit.ca/fs-east-2026/)
- [Registration](https://forwardsummit.ca/registration-2025/)
- [Agenda](https://forwardsummit.ca/agenda#content)

## Speakers

- Chief Nikki van Oirschot, Chief, Caldwell First Nation
- Chief Joe Miskokomon, Chief, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
- Chief Bruce Archibald, Chief, Taykwa Tagamou Nation
- Hal Eagletail, Eaglestar Enterprises Ltd
- Sharon Ostberg Bamkushwada, Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
- Shannon Watt, CEO, Canadian Propane Association
- Sheryl-Ann Carscadden, Founder and Owner, Sundance Source Consulting
- Myan Marcen-Gaudaur, Director, Indigenous Relations and

## Where to stay

- **The Champlain Waterfront Hotel**: 540 m from the venue
- **Econo Lodge**: motel, 1.4 km from the venue, 265 Memorial Avenue, L3V 5X8
- **Kings Inn**: motel, 1.5 km from the venue
- **Knights Inn Orillia**: motel, 1.6 km from the venue, 450 West Street South, Orillia, L3V 5H3
  - [Hotel website](https://knightsinnorillia.com/)
- **Quality Inn & Conference Centre**: 1.7 km from the venue, 201 Woodside Drive, Orillia
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/ontario/orillia/quality-inn-hotels/cn902?mc=llyxcncnnbl&pmf=canada)
  - Phone: +17053267343
- **Comfort Inn**: 2.0 km from the venue

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