You are Invited to Join INSIDE INNOVATION ‘22
‍TULSA INNOVATION LABS' LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Monday, September 12 – Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This is an immersive opportunity for all present and past council members to explore Tulsa and learn more about TIL’s work in shaping the future of our city! With happy hours, networking opportunities, and experiences you can only have in Tulsa, council members and local leaders will come together for our first annual summit.

5:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
  • Heavy hors d’oeuvres, Drinks, and Live music provided
    8:00 – 9:00 AM
    Optional
    Casual Breakfast
    9:00 – 10:00 AM
    Historic Tour of Downtown Tulsa
    10:30 – 12:00 PM
    Greenwood DistrictTours with Private Showing of Greenwood Rising and Opening Remarks from Phil Armstrong, Interim Executive Director of Greenwood Rising
    12:00 – 2:30 PM
    Lunch Plenary
    • Lunch included
    • Welcome remarks from Secretary of Science and Innovation, Elizabeth Hutt Pollard, and Mayor GT Bynum
    • Fireside Chat - Tulsa’s Past and How It Shapes Our Future
    3:00 – 4:30 PM
    Breakout Panel Sessions
    Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce Development‍
    • Focus: Building a diverse talent pipeline thatis ready for the jobs of the future
    • Format: Panel with Conor moderating, featuringDr. Leigh Goodson, Libby Ediger, Chris Benge, 1 MORE
    • Spotlight: CAC, Holberton
    ‍New Partnerships Driving Innovation‍‍
    • Focus: Leveraging a region’s unique assets to drive shared outcomes
    • Format: Panel Daniel Plaisance moderating, featuringDr. Jamey Jacob, Osage LLC, Radius Capital
     Utilizing Startups to Jumpstart Innovation‍
    • Focus: Designing programs that support startupsand foster entrepreneurial ecosystems  
    • Format: Panel Shawna Khouri moderating, featuring EIC, Canopy, 1 MORE
    • Spotlight: Rose Rock (startups for corporateinnovation), Canopy (startups for academic innovation)
    5:00 – 6:45 PM
    Afternoon Reception with GKFF Leadership at Gathering Place’s Vista
    • Appetizers and drinks provided
    7:00 – 10:00 PM
    • Dinner Reservations will be supplied prior to arrival
    7:00 – 8:15 AM
    Optional
    Wellness Activity
    9:00 – 11:00 PM
    Brunch and Closing Remarks by Tulsa Innovation Labs Co-Founder and Managing Director Nicholas Lalla
    5:00 – 7:00 PM
      Welcome Reception
      • Location: AHHA Tulsa. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore all of AHHA’s current exhibits.
      • Heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and live music provided
      7:00 – 9:00 PM
        After party with Branjae
          Transportation
            Transportation will be providced
            8:00 – 9:00 AM
            Optional
              Casual Breakfast
              • Location: Tulsa Club Terrace
                9:00 – 10:00 AM
                Historic Tour of Downtown Tulsa
                • Location: Starting and ending at Tulsa Club
                What started as Indian Territory, learn how Tulsa became the Oil Capital of the World, a change that was fueled by a few lucky breaks. You’ll also get a chance to see some of the country’s best remaining Art Deco architecture and learn the colorful truths behind these storied buildings.
                10:30 – 11:30 PM
                Tour of Historic Greenwood District w/ Kode Ransom
                11:30 – 12:30 PM
                Opening Remarks from Phil Armstrong, Interim Executive Director of Greenwood Rising, followed by private tours
                  12:30 – 2:30 PM
                  Lunch Plenary
                  • Location: The Vista at 21
                  • Welcome remarks from Secretary of Science and Innovation, Elizabeth Hutt Pollard, and Mayor GT Bynum
                  • A fireside chat about Tulsa’s past and how it shapes our future
                  3:00 – 4:00 PM
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                  Breakout Panel Sessions
                  Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce Development‍
                  • Location: Holberton
                  • In order to prepare our workforce for the jobs of the future, Tulsa must build a diverse talent pipeline. This panel will showcase the different facets of Tulsa Innovation Labs’ and our community’s work in building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce development programs.
                  ‍New Partnerships Driving Innovation‍‍
                  • Location: Helmerich Research Center
                  • Tulsa provides a unique case study in how a region can leverage its unique assets and partnerships to drive shared outcomes. This panel will unravel the different roles our partners play in TIL’s AAM initiatives and the value of innovation-focused outcomes.
                   Utilizing Startups to Jumpstart Innovation‍
                  • Location: 36 Degree North @ City Hall
                  • Traditional economic development has revolved around corporate attraction. With TIL’s vision to position the region as a leader specifically in emerging tech sectors, this approach cannot be the tent pole of our efforts. As Tulsa builds all the key ingredients of a start-up ecosystem mostly from scratch, we’ll hear from the folks leading the programs to make this vision a reality as well as the start-ups navigating the launch and growth of their technology here in Tulsa.
                  4:30 – 6:30 PM
                  Afternoon Reception with GKFF Leadership at Gathering Place’s Vista
                  • Appetizers and drinks provided
                  6:45 – 10:00 PM
                  Small group dinners at some of Tulsa’s best restaurants (reservations will be provided prior to arrival)
                  Key for Breakout Sessions and Tuesday Dinner Choices
                    9:00 – 10:00 AM
                    Sustaining Growth: Tulsa Innovation Labs and the Road Ahead
                    • Location: Tulsa Club Ballroom
                    • Brunch and closing remarks by Tulsa Innovation Labs Co-Founder and Managing Director Nicholas Lalla
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