2025 Conference Agenda

Monday, August 11, 2025

Time Speaker Occupation Session Field of Study
08:10 - 09:00 am Tyler Shultz Theranos Whistleblower & Entrepreneur Hazards of Being a Whistleblower Regulatory Ethics
09:15 - 10:05 am Renee McKenney President Tulsa Regional Tourism Talking Tourism: The Front Door to Economic Development Economics
10:20 - 11:10 am Jackson Day Technical Director of FASB What's New at the FASB? Accounting
11:20 - 12:10 pm Dr Dell Ann Janney Professor of Accounting, Culver Stockton College Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence: Practical Applications and Strategies Accounting
01:10 - 02:00 pm Justin Miller Assoc Professor of Cyber Studies at TU Beyond Passwords: Navigating the Realities of Modern Cybersecurity Information Technology

02:10 - 03:00 pm

"Room A"

Dr Dell Ann Janney Professor of Accounting, Culver Stockton College Five Pillars of Wellness to Achieve Optimal Performance Personal Development

02:10 - 03:00 pm

"Room B"

Al Marciante Sr Director, Product Management at Oracle Oracle Fusion: EPM Revolutionizing with Machine Learning Prediction and IPM Insights Computer Software & Applications

02:10 - 03:00 pm

"Room C"

Ellen Ourendnik VP of Talent Management at RGP Mastering Productivity and Time Management: Strategies for Focus, Organization, and Effective Meetings Business Management
03:10 - 04:00 pm Ashley Plyushko, CPA Executive Director of the Oklahoma Accountancy Board Murdaugh's Crimes: You Know About the Murder, Do You Know About the Fraud? Regulatory Ethics
04:10 - 05:00 pm Kathy Taylor Former Tulsa Mayor, Philanthropist Beyond the Balance Sheet - Leadership in Uncertain Times Leadership

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Time Speaker Occupation Session Field of Study
08:10 - 09:00 am Katie Hoff Olympic Medalist and World Record Holder in Swimming Olympic Standards - Katie Hoff's 5 Keys to Accomplish the Extraordinary Personal Development
09:15 - 10:05 am Steve McNally, CMA, CPA CFO, Plastic Technologies What Should a CFO Know Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond? Finance
10:20 - 12:10 pm Dr Andrew Urich Associate Professor of Marketing at OSU Ethics Awareness Behavior Ethics
01:10 - 02:00 pm Dr Chris Kuehl Partner, Armada Corporate Intelligence State of the Economy: Does Anybody Know? Economics

02:10 - 03:00 pm

"Room A"

Dr Chris Kuehl Partner, Armada Corporate Intelligence Russian Ukraine War Global Economic Impact Economics

02:10 - 03:00 pm

"Room B"

Jim Still Partner, Forvis Mazars Tax, Kansas City 2025 Federal Tax Changes Decoded: Overview of Important Changes for Business & Personal Returns Taxes - Technical

02:10 - 03:00 pm

"Room C"

Summer Kirkland Energy, Enterprise Client Executive at Microsoft Microsoft Copilot AI + Microsoft Office: Tips and Tricks Computer Software & Applications
03:10 - 04:00 pm Adam Larson Sr Mgr of Learning Technology at IMA & Podcast Host Crafting an Accounting Podcast: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Mic Management Services
04:10 - 05:00 pm

Aerospace Panel -

Allyson Carson

Leshia Pearson

Sandra Shelton

Allyson is Executive Director of OK Defense Industry Association

Leshia is Director of Aerospace Commerce Economic Services at OK Dept of Commerce

Sandra is Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development, & Communications of OK Dept of Aerospace & Aeronautics

Aerospace in Oklahoma Business Management