Description

Rose State College invites you to attend the inaugural exercise of the R.A.I.D.E.R. Program. The R.A.I.D.E.R. program provides small businesses with an opportunity to test developing technologies and receive feedback from potential end users early in the development process. For field representatives, this event provides an opportunity to observe Oklahoma companies—including businesses from your district and districts across the state—demonstrating developing technologies. These demonstrations are designed to gather direct end-user feedback and explore real-world applications. Your awareness and support help connect innovators with the appropriate stakeholders and ensure decision-makers understand the technologies being developed in Oklahoma. 

REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
We encourage you to attend the exercise in person. If you plan to attend, please register using the Monday.com sign-up link. If you are unable to attend, we still encourage you to sign up through the same link so we can include you in: • The R.A.I.D.E.R. program wrap-up press release • Follow-up information about future program activities 

PROGRAM BACKGROUND The R.A.I.D.E.R. program was developed in partnership with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (OKSBDC). Although the program has not previously been public, our team has supported multiple clients through this process over the past several years. With proven success behind the methodology, we are excited to launch the program publicly. The event will begin with opening remarks from Rose State College President Dr. Travis Hurst. Technology demonstrations will take place throughout the day across campus. 

EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration and Coffee
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Remarks Dr. Travis Hurst, President, Rose State College Dr. Michele Hockersmith, State Director, Oklahoma Small Business Development Center
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Safety Briefing Jessica Ervin, Director, Tech Launch Center
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Technology Exercise Opens
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Technology Exercise Continues