About Economic Futures
Economic Futures Summit—a first-of-its-kind, Indigenous-led gathering to galvanize sustainability solutions and create new pathways for evolving the economy and confronting the climate and nature crises.
This summit creates a crucial space where Indigenous knowledge meets modern finance and policy. While billions flow into climate solutions, Indigenous communities often lack access to these opportunities. We’re changing that by connecting:
- Academics and practitioners driving change
- Indigenous leaders with sustainable solutions
- Investors and funders seeking impactful projects
- Policymakers shaping climate finance
Economic Futures Summit is led by Indigenous Engagement Institute, Gwen Bridge Consulting and Wolakota Lab.
Economic Futures takes place November 4 – 6, 2025, at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, San Francisco, California, United States.
350 Indigenous and non-Indigenous practitioners, investors, academics, thought leaders and policymakers in climate, conservation and sustainability.
Our dress code for the event is business casual. We do recommend you dress in layers as temperatures in rooms can vary. Some events take place in the evening when the weather cools down, so be sure to bring appropriate clothing options such as a light jacket or heavier sweater.
FMCAC is on federal property and under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Park Police (USPP). Park Police officers provide 24- hour, daily emergency response for FMCAC and are the only armed security force allowed on FMCAC grounds. In case of an emergency, call Emergency Dispatch, (415) 561-5656, OR 9-1-1.
Policies and Disclosures
If you need to cancel your registration, you may either request a refund by emailing summit@economicfutures2025.com or transfer your registration to a colleague at no cost.
Refunds issued before August 29, 2025 will receive a full refund minus a $150 processing fee. For cancellations made between August 30 and September 30, 2025, we will refund 50% of the registration fee (minus the $150 fee). After September 30, 2025, refunds will only be granted for medical or personal emergencies and require documentation from a medical professional, with all requests due by November 4, 2025.
Please note guest passes are non-refundable in all circumstances, and Wolakota Lab reserves the right to refuse entry while processing any applicable refund. All refunds will be issued through the original payment method.
We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive environment free from harassment. Prohibited behavior includes:
- Harassment or discrimination of any kind
- Racist or violent conduct
- Disruptive or unsafe actions
Wolakota Lab reserves the right to remove any attendee violating these standards without issuing a refund.
Register with a team of four or more attendees to receive a 15% discount at checkout. When completing your registration, simply select the ‘Add Group Member’ option at the end of the process – the discount will be automatically applied once you’ve added three or more team members to your group.
