Schedule of Events

Subject to change

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

WIGC Signature Golf Tournament
9:00 am shotgun start
Terra Lago Golf Club, Indio, CA

Golf Awards Dinner
*limited to registered golfers
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Palm Springs Convention Center Primrose Ballroom

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
*All events to be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center
See on site signage for meeting room details

Continental Breakfast
8:00 am 
Foyer of Primrose Ballrooms

Western Indian Gaming Conference General Assembly

Welcome AddressState of the Tribal Nations Address
Given By Chairman Anthony Miranda

Twenty years of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act With Honored Guests Former CNIGA Chairpersons
9:00 am
PSSC Primrose Ballroom

Network Break
Sponsored by Rudolph & Sletten a Perini Company and Wells Fargo Bank

Regulation of Indian Casinos in California in 2008
Immediately following opening sessions Primrose Ballrooms

Tribal Diversification
11:00 – Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Interior’s New Commutable Distance Test for Off Reservations Gaming
11:00 - Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Managing your Overall Insurance Costs
Presented by  Advanced Professional Insurance
11:00 - Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

13th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference - Trade Show
Noon – 5:00 pm Floor OpenLunch Available Primrose Ballrooms in Oasis Halls for fully registered guests

Press Briefing
12 noon – 1:00 pm
PSCC Mesquite Room C

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
PSCC Foyer of Smoketree Rooms

Background Checks and Drug Testing
Presented by CARCO
9:30 am – 10:30 am
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

National Indian Gaming Commission Panel Discussion
9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Internal Revenue Service Bank Secrecy Act Examination
Presented by John Saltmarsh
9:30 am – 10:30 am
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Washington DC and Sacramento Political Forecast for 2008
10:30 am – Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

The Role of Auditing in Preserving the Tribes Most Important Asset
Presented by RSM McGladrey and Egghart and Associates
10:30 am –  Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Network Break
Sponsored by Key Bank
Foyer of Smoketree Rooms

National Center for Responsible Gambling Words Into Action: Responsible Gaming and its Impact on the Casino Floor
11:00 am – Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Native American Finance Officers Association
11:00 am – Noon
PSCC Smoketree Rooms

Press Briefing
12 noon – 1:00 pm
PSCC Mesquite Room C

13th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference - Trade Show
Noon – 5:00 pm Floor Open
Lunch Offered in Primrose Ballroom Oasis Halls for fully registered guests

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Continental Breakfast – Meeting Registration
9:00 am – 10:00 am
PSCC Primrose Ballroom

CNIGA Membership Meeting
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Primrose Ballrooms


Registration Schedule

All Registrations to take place at Palm Springs Convention Center

Tuesday, February 12th 2008

Exhibitor Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Attendee Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, February 13th 2008

Exhibitor Registration
8:00 am – 10:30 am
*Exhibitors must complete set up by 11:00 am

Attendee Registration
8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Thursday, February 14th 2008

Attendee Registration
8:30 am – 3:00 pm