AI and Ethics: Navigating the Future of Business in Oklahoma

Hart Brown

CEO | Future Point of View

OKC 

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

Wednesday, November 19th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the adjacent room to the Infinity Room beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Downtown OKC VENUE!! (w/ FREE parking!)

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

333 W Sheridan Ave 

printable map

Open parking address in Google Maps

Open parking address in Apple Maps

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description and Key Takeaways: 

There is a need for a more human centric approach to AI as we experience increased pressure to integrate the technology faster and faster. It will be important to avoid learning by surprise by getting a better understanding of national strategy, economics, education, communication, and value alignment. We will do just that during the session and discuss the ethical oversight needed, the policy implications, and how Oklahoma is uniquely positioned for success over the next decade and beyond. 

About the Speaker:

Hart Brown is a world-renowned expert and speaker on simplifying complex strategies while implementing them in creative and innovative ways during crisis events where time is of the essence.

Hart is a unique combination of an executive who has managed acquisitions and IPOs, an ethical hacker, a futurist, and a technologist. He has provided services in over 50 countries to heads of state and executives during the turbulence of governmental transitions, one of the largest bankruptcies in US history, major events such as the World Cup and Olympics, and incidents of terrorism.

He is a thought leader and entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer at Future Point of View. Hart has been referenced in over 90 publications and news outlets such as Reuters, USA Today and WIRED as well as Fortune and Forbes. He is the author of Future Forecasting: Mitigating Risk and Increasing Profit in a Chaotic World and is the co-author of Online and Under Attack: What Every Business Needs to Know to Manage Cyber Risk and Win Its Cyber War. Hart has been honored by 405 Business as a most influential leader.

He inspires audiences to think beyond what they see today, to question the status quo in a transformative way, and avoid learning by surprise in the future to create

competitive advantages.

OTHER FACTS ABOUT HART

• Executive who has created new business models, managed business transitions, established joint ventures, conducted acquisitions, and gone public through IPO

• Developed a first of its kind algorithm to predict behavior

• Created a multi-agent Al platform in 2018

• Is a nuclear engineer, technologist, futurist, a Qualified Risk Director, a Certified Ethical Hacker, is part strategist and part troubleshooter

• Was brought in to support some of the biggest challenges in recent history, such as one of the largest bankruptcies at WorldCom, one of the largest shootings at the Pulse nightclub, the governmental transition in Iraq, and hacking events like NotPetya

• Provided services to governments throughout the world such as US, Philippines, Nepal, Bosnia, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay, Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Mauritania, Morocco, Jordan, Hungary, Georgia, Albania, Thailand, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Liberia, Sri Lanka, etc.

AI and Ethics: Navigating the Future of Business in Oklahoma

Hart Brown

CEO | Future Point of View

Tulsa 

Downtown DoubleTree

616 W 7th St

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

Parking is free in the connected parking garage.

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the foyer of the International Ballroom beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description and Key Takeaways: 

There is a need for a more human centric approach to AI as we experience increased pressure to integrate the technology faster and faster. It will be important to avoid learning by surprise by getting a better understanding of national strategy, economics, education, communication, and value alignment. We will do just that during the session and discuss the ethical oversight needed, the policy implications, and how Oklahoma is uniquely positioned for success over the next decade and beyond. 

About the Speaker:

Hart Brown is a world-renowned expert and speaker on simplifying complex strategies while implementing them in creative and innovative ways during crisis events where time is of the essence.

Hart is a unique combination of an executive who has managed acquisitions and IPOs, an ethical hacker, a futurist, and a technologist. He has provided services in over 50 countries to heads of state and executives during the turbulence of governmental transitions, one of the largest bankruptcies in US history, major events such as the World Cup and Olympics, and incidents of terrorism.

He is a thought leader and entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer at Future Point of View. Hart has been referenced in over 90 publications and news outlets such as Reuters, USA Today and WIRED as well as Fortune and Forbes. He is the author of Future Forecasting: Mitigating Risk and Increasing Profit in a Chaotic World and is the co-author of Online and Under Attack: What Every Business Needs to Know to Manage Cyber Risk and Win Its Cyber War. Hart has been honored by 405 Business as a most influential leader.

He inspires audiences to think beyond what they see today, to question the status quo in a transformative way, and avoid learning by surprise in the future to create

competitive advantages.

OTHER FACTS ABOUT HART

• Executive who has created new business models, managed business transitions, established joint ventures, conducted acquisitions, and gone public through IPO

• Developed a first of its kind algorithm to predict behavior

• Created a multi-agent Al platform in 2018

• Is a nuclear engineer, technologist, futurist, a Qualified Risk Director, a Certified Ethical Hacker, is part strategist and part troubleshooter

• Was brought in to support some of the biggest challenges in recent history, such as one of the largest bankruptcies at WorldCom, one of the largest shootings at the Pulse nightclub, the governmental transition in Iraq, and hacking events like NotPetya

• Provided services to governments throughout the world such as US, Philippines, Nepal, Bosnia, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay, Iraq, Turkey, Oman, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Mauritania, Morocco, Jordan, Hungary, Georgia, Albania, Thailand, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Liberia, Sri Lanka, etc.

Banking on Balance: Cracking the Code to Culture and Ethics in a Rapid Growth Environment

Sean Kouplen

Chairman & CEO | Regent Bank

OKC 

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

Wednesday, January 28th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the adjacent room to the Infinity Room beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Downtown OKC VENUE!! (w/ FREE parking!)

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

333 W Sheridan Ave 

printable map

Open parking address in Google Maps

Open parking address in Apple Maps

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description: 

Sean will discuss Regent Bank's remarkable growth story, and the challenges of balancing a caring corporate culture, strong internal controls and living out your core values while growing very rapidly. Sean's humor, transparency and openness make him a very popular leadership speaker, and he will provide you with some very actionable takeaways to take your organization to greater heights.

Key Takeaways: 

1. It is possible to experience rapid growth and maintain a strong culture at the same time.

2. Employees today are seeking a greater purpose in their work.

3. Strong integration of core values can minimize day-to-day management issues.

4. A values-based company must always take the high road and be above reproach in all ethical matters.

5. Leaders must take time to be grateful for how far their organization has progressed instead of always pushing toward the future.

About the Speaker:

Sean Kouplen is the Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank, Oklahoma’s Past Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development, and the founder of the 94X Faith at Work movement.

In 2008, Kouplen led an investor group that purchased 110-year old Regent Bank in Nowata, OK. Since that time, the bank has expanded to seven markets throughout Oklahoma and Missouri and has grown from $72 million to almost $2 billion in assets- making it one of America’s fastest-growing banks. Regent Bank has won many awards including Inc Magazine’s Best Places to Work and the Central United States Community Bank of the Year.

Kouplen was the head coach of the 2022 Oklahoma Little League World Series that achieved global fame because of Isaiah Jarvis’ hug felt around the world.

Kouplen holds numerous local and statewide leadership positions, including Chairman of the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, OSU National Alumni Association, OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, and Hospitality House of Tulsa.

He is currently a board member of the Metro Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, The Lord Sees Foundation, Christian Employers Alliance and the CEO Forum.

Kouplen’s awards include Journal Record’s Most Admired CEO Award, his fraternity’s top national alumni award, and Citizen of the Year in Bixby, OK.

Kouplen has written four popular books, hosts a nationwide podcast called 94X Kingdom Driven CEO, and leads a daily call-in devotional that has reached hundreds of thousands of people in all 50 states and four foreign countries.

Last but not least, Kouplen also holds a black belt in taekwondo!

Sean has been married to Angela for 27 years and they have three children- Emory (22), Kennedy (18) and Finley (15).

OKC 

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

Wednesday, November 19th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

Banking on Balance: Cracking the Code to CUlture and EThics in a Rapid Growth Environment

Sean Kouplen

Chairman & CEO | Regent Bank

Tulsa 

Downtown DoubleTree

616 W 7th St

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

Parking is free in the connected parking garage.

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the foyer of the International Ballroom beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description: 

Sean will discuss Regent Bank's remarkable growth story, and the challenges of balancing a caring corporate culture, strong internal controls and living out your core values while growing very rapidly. Sean's humor, transparency and openness make him a very popular leadership speaker, and he will provide you with some very actionable takeaways to take your organization to greater heights.

Key Takeaways: 

1. It is possible to experience rapid growth and maintain a strong culture at the same time.

2. Employees today are seeking a greater purpose in their work.

3. Strong integration of core values can minimize day-to-day management issues.

4. A values-based company must always take the high road and be above reproach in all ethical matters.

5. Leaders must take time to be grateful for how far their organization has progressed instead of always pushing toward the future.

About the Speaker:

Sean Kouplen is the Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank, Oklahoma’s Past Secretary of Commerce & Workforce Development, and the founder of the 94X Faith at Work movement.

In 2008, Kouplen led an investor group that purchased 110-year old Regent Bank in Nowata, OK. Since that time, the bank has expanded to seven markets throughout Oklahoma and Missouri and has grown from $72 million to almost $2 billion in assets- making it one of America’s fastest-growing banks. Regent Bank has won many awards including Inc Magazine’s Best Places to Work and the Central United States Community Bank of the Year.

Kouplen was the head coach of the 2022 Oklahoma Little League World Series that achieved global fame because of Isaiah Jarvis’ hug felt around the world.

Kouplen holds numerous local and statewide leadership positions, including Chairman of the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, OSU National Alumni Association, OSU-Tulsa Board of Trustees, Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, and Hospitality House of Tulsa.

He is currently a board member of the Metro Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, The Lord Sees Foundation, Christian Employers Alliance and the CEO Forum.

Kouplen’s awards include Journal Record’s Most Admired CEO Award, his fraternity’s top national alumni award, and Citizen of the Year in Bixby, OK.

Kouplen has written four popular books, hosts a nationwide podcast called 94X Kingdom Driven CEO, and leads a daily call-in devotional that has reached hundreds of thousands of people in all 50 states and four foreign countries.

Last but not least, Kouplen also holds a black belt in taekwondo!

Sean has been married to Angela for 27 years and they have three children- Emory (22), Kennedy (18) and Finley (15).

When Servant Leadership Isn't Enough

David Chen

Franchise Owner| Chick-fil-A

OKC 

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

Wednesday, February 18th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the adjacent room to the Infinity Room beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Downtown OKC VENUE!! (w/ FREE parking!)

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

333 W Sheridan Ave 

printable map

Open parking address in Google Maps

Open parking address in Apple Maps

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description: 

Coming soon!

Key Takeaways: 

Coming soon!

About the Speaker:

OKC 

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

Wednesday, November 19th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

When Servant Leadership Isn't Enough

David Chen

Franchise Owner | Chick-fil-A

Tulsa 

Downtown DoubleTree

616 W 7th St

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

Parking is free in the connected parking garage.

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the foyer of the International Ballroom beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description: 

Coming soon!

Key Takeaways: 

Coming soon!

About the Speaker:

“Behaviors on the Battlefield”

…and Selected Lessons for Business Leaders:

Observations of a Career Navy SEAL

OKC 

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

Wednesday, March 25th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the adjacent room to the Infinity Room beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Downtown OKC VENUE!! (w/ FREE parking!)

Devon Energy Tower 50th Floor

333 W Sheridan Ave 

printable map

Open parking address in Google Maps

Open parking address in Apple Maps

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds are not available after the event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description: 

Coming soon!

Key Takeaways: 

Coming soon!

About the Speaker:

Vice Admiral, US Navy (Retired) Sean Pybus leads The Pybus Group, providing National Security and Defense advice to Industry and Academia. Cubic Corporation, EdenRoc Sciences, Digital Global Systems, and Stellar Solutions are among his corporate associates. Idaho National Laboratory and Joint Special Operations University are academic-oriented clients. Pybus maintains professional and social ties to U.S. Special Operations Command and the Special Operations Forces enterprise, committed to advancing their capabilities and understanding in today’s dynamic security environment. Whether in business or military affairs, Pybus works to develop and apply small, missionfocused teams in order to achieve strategic effects. His long tenure and leadership in military special operations around the world arm him with invaluable perspective and experience.

Sean is Chairman of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF), one of the highest rated benevolents in America. He is the Chairman of the Special Operations Memorial Foundation (SOMF). He is also Senior Advisor to Grey Bull Rescue, a Tampa-based, veteran-led, donor-funded 501c3 committed to recovering American citizens and Allies trapped in conflict zones around the world.

Sean has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Rochester (NY), 1979, and a Master’s in National Security Studies with Honors from the US Naval War College (RI), 1998. He has extensive overseas experience living and working in South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific. His final military assignment before retirement was Deputy Commander, US Special Operations Command, in Tampa, as a Vice Admiral, SEAL, US Navy. In recognition of his 34 years of military service, VADM(Ret) Pybus was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in 2021. His wife Patty and Sean have three grown children, all serving in Active or Reserve roles in the US Military.

“Behaviors on the Battlefield"

…and selected lessons for Business Leaders:

Observations of a career Navy SEAL

Tulsa 

Downtown DoubleTree

616 W 7th St

Thursday, March 26th

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Time: 10:45-11:15

Parking is free in the connected parking garage.

OK ETHICS will host a half-hour networking event in the foyer of the International Ballroom beginning at 10:45 a.m. The buffet will open at 11:15 a.m., and the meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. 

Premium Members: Free for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership

Members: $60

Non-Members: $70

CPE Details:

1. Instruction Delivery Method:  Group Live Instruction

2. Prerequisites:  None

3. Category: TBD

4. Attendance requirement: 50-minute presentation

5. Refund or cancellation policy: refunds not available after event 

6. Complaint resolution policy: email mary@okethics.com with concerns

7. Advanced preparation: none

Content reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator

Program Description: 

Coming soon!

Key Takeaways: 

Coming soon!

About the Speaker:

Vice Admiral, US Navy (Retired) Sean Pybus leads The Pybus Group, providing National Security and Defense advice to Industry and Academia. Cubic Corporation, EdenRoc Sciences, Digital Global Systems, and Stellar Solutions are among his corporate associates. Idaho National Laboratory and Joint Special Operations University are academic-oriented clients. Pybus maintains professional and social ties to U.S. Special Operations Command and the Special Operations Forces enterprise, committed to advancing their capabilities and understanding in today’s dynamic security environment. Whether in business or military affairs, Pybus works to develop and apply small, missionfocused teams in order to achieve strategic effects. His long tenure and leadership in military special operations around the world arm him with invaluable perspective and experience.

Sean is Chairman of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF), one of the highest rated benevolents in America. He is the Chairman of the Special Operations Memorial Foundation (SOMF). He is also Senior Advisor to Grey Bull Rescue, a Tampa-based, veteran-led, donor-funded 501c3 committed to recovering American citizens and Allies trapped in conflict zones around the world.

Sean has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Rochester (NY), 1979, and a Master’s in National Security Studies with Honors from the US Naval War College (RI), 1998. He has extensive overseas experience living and working in South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific. His final military assignment before retirement was Deputy Commander, US Special Operations Command, in Tampa, as a Vice Admiral, SEAL, US Navy. In recognition of his 34 years of military service, VADM(Ret) Pybus was inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame in 2021. His wife Patty and Sean have three grown children, all serving in Active or Reserve roles in the US Military.