OKLAHOMA CITY – The State Chamber Research Foundation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Technology Alliance, will host the Oklahoma Prosperity Summit on Oct. 29, at the Oklahoma History Center-Chesapeake Event Center.
This year’s theme, The Future of Work: How Advanced Technology and AI Can Shape Oklahoma Opportunities, comes at a pivotal moment for the state as businesses and institutions grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence, automation and emerging technologies.
A highlight of the summit will be the keynote address from Hart Brown, CEO of Future Point of View. Based in Oklahoma and operating globally, FPOV specializes in helping organizations build strategies for a digitally enhanced future. Brown has advised Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofits on digital transformation, risk management and workforce innovation.
Known for his ability to translate complex technology trends into practical strategies for businesses, Brown’s insights are valuable for Oklahomans navigating the AI revolution. His keynote is expected to focus on how companies can stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy while safeguarding their workforce and operations.
Lunch buffet will be from 11-11:30. The summit runs until 2 p.m. with a networking reception hosted by Oklahoma Technology Alliance to follow.
Since its launch, the Oklahoma Prosperity Summit has become a bridge between the private sector and public leadership. Past summits have tackled issues such as infrastructure, workforce pipelines and innovation policy, creating collaborative opportunities for state leaders and business. In 2024, the summit focused on how to strengthen Oklahoma’s economy from education to the workforce.
Business leaders cite the summit as a catalyst for connections that lead to new partnerships, investments and workforce strategies. By bringing together decisionmakers from government, education and industry, the event creates a forum to align Oklahoma’s economic development with technological progress.
This year’s focus on AI and advanced technologies reflects both the urgency and opportunities for Oklahoma. With industries such as aerospace, energy, manufacturing and healthcare increasingly shaped by automation and data-driven systems, the summit provides a roadmap for businesses to adapt and thrive.