Aviation Leaders in Oklahoma Flight & Technology’s (ALOFT’s) Inaugural Event
Aviation Leaders in Oklahoma Flight & Technology’s (ALOFT’s) Inaugural Event
Thursday, May 14, 2026 (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Crowe Dunlevy is pleased to announce the creation, development, and launch of its Aviation Leaders in Oklahoma Flight & Technology, or “ALOFT” initiative, an industry-focused forum highlighting the strength and future of our state’s aviation, aeronautics, aerospace, and unmanned systems ecosystem. The ALOFT initiative will bring together industry executives, innovators, academic partners, policymakers, and economic development leaders to discuss trends shaping Oklahoma’s aviation future - including workforce, technology innovation, advanced air mobility, and emerging UAS applications.
ALOFT’s inaugural event is scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14th at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City.
The event agenda is as follows:
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome + Senator James Lanford Video
8:40 a.m. Keynote Address Chad Warmington, President & CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma
9:10 a.m. Break
9:20 a.m. Featured Speaker Kendyn Webster, Director of Operations, Vigilant Aerospace Systems
9:50 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. Panel Moderator: Dennis Pruitt, Senior Vice President, Economic Development, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Grayson Ardies, Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics Ally Carson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Defense Industry Association Jessica Ervin, Technology Innovation Director & Tech Launch Center Director, Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers
10:55 a.m. Closing Remarks We hope you and your aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace colleagues and contacts can join us.
316 NE 9th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73104 United States