Upcoming Events.
Cocktails & Collaboration
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at venues all over the Innovation District on the second Tuesday of each month.
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at OKCID’s Innovation Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.
GovTech Talk
Experts from federal and state agencies will address the impact of political climates, emerging technologies, and cross-agency collaboration. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, attendees will learn strategies to overcome challenges and build solutions that deliver lasting impact.
Cocktails & Collaboration
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at OKCID’s Innovation Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.
The first 50 in attendance will have their drink put on the Innovation District’s tab.
Cocktails & Collaboration
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at OKCID’s Innovation Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.
The first 50 in attendance will have their drink put on the Innovation District’s tab.
Cocktails & Collaboration
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at OKCID’s Innovation Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.
The first 50 in attendance will have their drink put on the Innovation District’s tab.
Cocktails & Collaboration
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at OKCID’s Innovation Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.
The first 50 in attendance will have their drink put on the Innovation District’s tab.
Cocktails & Collaboration: GEW Oklahoma
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a part of the worldwide initiative to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship. GEW is an annual event that takes place in over 180 countries, fostering collaboration, networking, and innovation among entrepreneurs, small businesses, investors, and community organizations.
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at OKCID’s Innovation Hall on the second Tuesday of each month.
The first 50 in attendance will have their drink put on the Innovation District’s tab.
Annual Breakfast
This highly anticipated event has sold out, but a waitlist is available for those hoping to attend.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast accompanied by coffee from Le Bon Café, hear from key speakers, and network with leaders and partners shaping innovation in Oklahoma City.
Tech Talk
AI-Powered Business Transformation
Streamlining Operations and Boosting Productivity with Ashley Coffey
Coffey & Consult has partnered with the Oklahoma City Innovation District to host a Tech Talk Series consisting of four (4) total Tech Talks occurring once (1) a quarter to be held at the new Innovation Hall building in downtown Oklahoma City throughout 2025.
Q1 Tech Talk Topic: AI-Powered Business Transformation: Streamlining Operations and Boosting Productivity
Overview: Explore how AI can revolutionize business processes, enhance efficiency, and drive growth.
Key Points: Automating routine tasks, predictive analytics for decision-making, and personalized customer experiences.
This is a free event and registration is required can be completed below.
Join Ashley Coffey, owner of Coffey & Consult as she leads a discussion on how AI can optimize operations and drive success.
Cocktails & Collaboration
Cocktails and Collaboration is a monthly happy hour held on the second Tuesday of every month at Innovation Hall. Join the OKC Innovation District community for complimentary drinks, great conversation, and new connections in a relaxed setting.
Innovation Hall Open House
We invite you to stop by, explore Innovation Hall, and connect with the community.
Live music performances from 12–5 PM.
Le Bon Café will feature an all-day limited menu.
Be among the first 50 attendees to snag an exclusive swag bag.
Cocktails and Collaboration featuring BioTC
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational, networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District. The first 50 people will receive a free drink ticket.
What is BioTC?
An OKCID initiative, BioTC is the region’s first biomanufacturing training center.
Housed within Innovation Hall, BioTC will provide hands-on training and enable cohorts to become job-ready in just about three weeks—something that would typically take 6+ months in a traditional environment.
With no formal degree required (just a GED) and job placement assistance, this is an opportunity to level the playing field for the Oklahoma community and provide a resource like nothing that has ever been seen before.
Workshop: IP Law for Entrepreneurs/Small Business Owners
On November 22nd from 12–1 PM, join patent attorney Andrew Piechocki of Dunlap Codding for a practical workshop on intellectual property law.
This workshop provides clear, actionable information if you're new to navigating the IP landscape.
Meet the Speaker
Andrew Piechocki | Patent Attorney at Dunlap Codding
Andrew Piechocki is a patent attorney at Dunlap Codding, specializing in patent drafting, prosecution, licensing, and patentability analysis. His technical expertise spans electrical engineering, computer science, medical devices, AI, IoT, and more. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and focuses on helping businesses protect their intellectual property.
GEW Kickoff
Global Entrepreneurship Week Kickoff
Agenda
4-6 pm: 10 Business Resource Providers in the open space
4 pm: Tours of the Verge
4:30 pm: Business 101 Workshop
5 pm: Speakers/Governor Proclamation
5:15-6pm: Open Mic Pitches and Networking
Sponsors
GEW Workshop: Entrepreneurship & Disabilities (In Person or Virtual)
Join us in person at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits or via Zoom Livestream:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82411054115?pwd=Sgh6SbfsjKEVLeFHBV98Kyk1vvSvDU.1
Meeting ID: 824 1105 4115
Passcode: 312054
Cocktails and Collaboration with OKBioStart
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational, networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District. November will feature OKBioStart and the first 50 people in attendance can enjoy a free drink, thanks to their sponsorship.
About OKBioStart
OKBioStart brings early-stage commercialization expertise to the greater OKC Life Science community, by meeting innovators at their current stage to accelerate innovation, specializing in advancing early-stage life science concepts.
Workday with Restore OKC
Join the Oklahoma City Innovation District as we partner with Restore OKC for a collaborative Workday event.
Tech Talk: Trade Secret Basics, sponsored by Ogletree Deakins
Trade Secret Basics
Sponsored by Ogletree Deakins
State and federal trade secret laws are one of the most important ways that businesses can protect their unpatented intellectual property. Please join us for an introductory discussion for non-lawyers on the fundamentals of trade secret laws, including how to identify and define your company’s trade secrets, how to protect your company’s trade secrets in compliance with applicable law, and how to defend your company’s trade secrets both inside and outside the courtroom. This presentation will benefit almost any business, including those in the computer technology, biotech, aerospace, healthcare, and energy industries.
Meet Our Speaker
Brandon D. Kemp | Ogletree Deakins
Brandon D. Kemp is a Shareholder with Ogletree Deakins, one of the most active law firms in national trade secret practice. One of his primary areas of practice is unfair competition and trade secrets law, including the protection and defense of trade secrets for businesses across the country. His complete professional background can be found here.
Cocktails and Collaboration: Sponsored by Right Start
Cocktails & Collaboration: Sponsored by Right to Start
This month’s Cocktails and Collaboration is part of Minority Entrepreneurship Development (MED) Week. This special event brings together minority business owners, innovators, and creatives to engage with supporters, share ideas, and build partnerships in a relaxed, social setting.
Sponsored by Right to Start
Right to Start is a nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to entrepreneurial opportunities for all.
Workday with Restore OKC
Join the Oklahoma City Innovation District as we partner with Restore OKC for a collaborative Workday event.
Cocktails and Collaboration: Featuring WovenLife
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational, networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District.
About WovenLife
Since 1925, WovenLife has carried out many programs benefiting thousands of children and adults with disabilities. The organization currently offers high quality day care for children and adults with disabilities, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and community assistance (medical equipment, adaptive equipment, and therapy services) for individuals 21 and under who come from economically eligible families.
Bitcoin for Beginners: Demystifying the World of Bitcoin
Bitcoin for Beginners: Demystifying the World of Bitcoin
Join us for a Tech Talk on Bitcoin geared towards beginners. This is an accessible introduction to the world of cryptocurrency. Attendees will learn the basics of Bitcoin, including how it works, its history, and its potential impact on the financial system. We'll cover key concepts to help demystify Bitcoin and provide practical knowledge for those looking to understand or invest in this rapidly evolving digital asset.
Cocktails and Collaboration: Featuring Oklahoma Bitcoin Association
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational, networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District. The first 50 people in attendance can enjoy a free drink and hear from The Oklahoma Bitcoin Association.
Workshop | Stealth Marketing: A Playbook for Introverts and Busy People
Join us to learn a system for cultivating a thriving network of contacts, mentors, and prospects when you don't feel like it.
Chief Marketing Officer at Stride Bank
Hough Science Day Camp
Together with the OKC Innovation District, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and OSU-OKC, Hough Ear Institute is thrilled to announce our first-ever Hough Science Day Camp taking place this summer!
Cocktails and Collaboration: Sponsored by CSC Leasing and Featuring Hough Ear Institute
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District.
This month, we will hear from the Hough Ear Institute (HEI), an organization dedicated to restoring hearing worldwide through research, teaching, and humanitarian efforts.
Join us to learn more about their impactful work and enjoy a free drink, courtesy of our sponsor, CSC Leasing, for the first 50 attendees.
Get Funded: SBIR: A Beginners Guide to Government Innovation Funding
Don't miss the OKCID "Get Funded" event, featuring Sarah Hamby, the Director of OK Catalyst.
Cocktails and Collaboration
We are thrilled to highlight KidVation Global as our feature organization for the upcoming Cocktails & Collaboration event.
KidVation Global is dedicated to fostering leadership in young hearts and minds. Their student-centric learning programs equip youth ages 8 – 15 with essential applied skills and business competencies, helping them develop a global perspective in our increasingly connected world.
Through innovative solutions to present-day issues, KidVation Global connects young people worldwide, empowering them to use imaginative thinking to improve communities and inspire social change.
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational, networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District.
Workshop: Navigating the Art of Public Relations
In today’s fast-paced world, making an impact through clutter is more vital than ever. Crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience can make the difference between obscurity and success. This workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills and strategies necessary to excel in the dynamic field of PR.
Join us on May 21st from 12-1p and hear from PR Powerhouse, Krystal Yoseph plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch!
Attendance is free!
Cocktails and Collaboration: Sponsored by BancFirst and Featuring ArtSup?!
Join us for an evening of creativity and collaboration at Kamps 1910!
We're excited to host the latest "Cocktails & Collaboration," sponsored by BancFirst and featuring ArtSup?!.
About ArtSup?!:
ArtSup?! is an initiative providing after-school extended learning opportunities for inner-city youth.
Through engaging with professional artists, students develop essential life skills, boost self-esteem, and foster leadership qualities. Best of all, ArtSup?! is entirely FREE for participants!
Thanks to BancFirst for sponsoring this event.
Cocktails and Collaboration is a rotational, networking event that occurs every second Tuesday of each month at venues across the Innovation District.
Workday with Restore OKC
Join the Oklahoma City Innovation District as we partner with Restore OKC for a collaborative Workday event.
Cocktails and Collaboration: OKC Tech ++
OKC Tech ++, hosted by Dunlap Codding in partnership with other leading tech organizations in Oklahoma City, brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for a night of networking and idea exchange.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the vibrant tech community and drive innovation forward in our city!
About OKC Tech ++
In early 2021, a collective of tech enthusiasts, startup aficionados, and entrepreneurial minds from the OKC metro area collaborated to launch the inaugural OKC Tech++ Mixer.
Since then, they’ve been dedicated to fostering ongoing community engagement by organizing a series of events and initiatives in collaboration with local businesses and community organizations.
This is a rotational, networking event occurring at venues all over the Innovation District on the second Tuesday of each month.
Tech Talk: Revolutionizing Aerospace
Join us for a special Tech Talk that will serve as the opening ceremony for Oklahoma’s inaugural Aerospace Week
Get Funded
Learn about the many funding opportunities OCAST has available for your business venture or research. OCAST is Oklahoma's state agency for technology-based economic development. They strive to increase research activity and public/private partnerships leading to innovation in the core tech sectors most important to Oklahoma's economy, including Aerospace - Defense and Autonomous, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, and Energy Diversification.
Presenter: OCAST - Connie Lake, Associate Director of Programs at OCAST, and Sam Snow, Client Services Manager at OCAST
Cocktails & Collaboration
Cocktails & Collaboration is a monthly recurring event on the second Tuesday of each month. The first 50 people in attendance will receive a complimentary drink thanks to this month’s sponsor, Haworth and we will be featuring the local Oklahoma chapter of Make-A-Wish.
Tech Talk: Utopia Plastix
Presenter: Sharina Perry, Founder & Inventor of Utopia Plastix
From lab to industry, Sharina will guide us through the intentional execution of a vision that aligns with sustainability goals without sacrificing efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from a visionary leader who is making waves in the tech-driven future of eco-friendly plastics. Join us as we navigate the exciting intersection of technology and sustainability with Sharina Perry at the forefront of this green revolution.
Complimentary lunch provided!
Attendance is free and registration is required. Secure your spot below!