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Aug. 5-6, 2025 | Oklahoma City Convention Center


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State of Technology Luncheon

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Junior Ballroom (302)

Photo of the 2024 State of Technology Luncheon audience.

A panel discussion hosted by State CIO Dan Cronin

Theme: Artificial Intelligence in State Government.
Cost: $65 per person (credit or debit card only paid via the pre-registration form).
Intended audience: Cybersecurity and IT business professionals.

NOTE: This session is different from the "Cybersecurity in State Government" breakout session on Wednesday, Aug. 6.


About

The State of Technology Luncheon is a returning expo segment happening 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the Junior Ballroom (Room 302). State Chief Information Officer Dan Cronin will lead a panel discussion about the impact of artificial intelligence on state government operations. A plated meal will be served, pre-registration is mandatory and a fee of $65 is required at the time of registration.

Note: To register for the luncheon, business attendees must indicate a cybersecurity or IT and technology industry on the event pre-registration form.


Panelists

State headshot for Blaine Bridges.

Blaine Bridges

Sr. Manager of Process Innovation, Office of Management & Enterprise Services

(panelist)

State headshot for Laura McCrackan.

Laura McCrackan

Director of Business Administration, Office of Management & Enterprise Services

(panelist)

State headshot for Tab Pierce.

Tab Pierce

Chief Technology Officer, Oklahoma Department of Transportation

(panelist)

State headshot for Tai Phan.

Tai Phan

Chief Technology Officer, Office of Management & Enterprise Services

(panelist)


Plated lunch menu

  • Caesar wedge salad (vegan) – baby iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, mini croutons, blue cheese crumbles, pepitas and creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Chili lime braised chicken with orange vodka sauce (gluten free, nut free) – served with roasted potatoes and orange-glazed carrots.
  • Dessert (alternating) – upside-down pineapple bundt cake or chocolate marquis cake.
  • Assorted rolls.
  • Iced tea and water.

Confirmation policy

Payment for the State of Technology Luncheon is due at the time of registration. To verify your payment has been received and your luncheon registration is confirmed, you will receive a separate confirmation email specifically for the luncheon, as well as a payment receipt. Due to capacity limitations, anyone who initiates registration for the luncheon but does not submit payment will be unconfirmed and denied entry to this segment of the expo.


Refund policy

If you’re unable to attend the State of Technology Luncheon, you can receive a full refund by canceling no later than June 30. Contact registration support at hello@factor110.com or 405-605-5859 to cancel your reservation for the luncheon and initiate your refund.

Transfers

If you’re unable to attend the State of Technology Luncheon and would like to transfer your paid meal to someone else from your organization, please contact registration support at hello@factor110.com or 405-605-5859. Transfers will be accepted until two weeks prior to the event.

If you have event questions or need further assistance, please email us at stateexpo@omes.ok.gov

Last Modified on Apr 09, 2025
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