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OK ETHICS Presents:
The State of AI in 2026: Ethical Leadership in a Rapidly Accelerating World
Joshua Snavely | Attorney
McAfee & Taft
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Joshua Snavely is an Attorney and Ivy League-trained cybersecurity and privacy expert who advises organizations on technology strategy, compliance, risk management, and incident response. As a coleader of the firm's Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, he focuses on business continuity, disaster recovery , and resilience planning, with deep experience navigating data protection risks, cyber incidents, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. A nationally recognized thought leader, Joshua has spoken at leading cybersecurity and homeland security forms such as RSA Conference, the ABA Homeland Security Law Institute at the Aspen Institute and CSIS. His career includes senior leadership roles in higher education, service on national cybersecurity initiatives, and the launch of cybersecurity programs at multiple universities, where he also teaches cybersecurity law.
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Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Location: Devon Energy Tower, 50th Floor
Parking: Free, see map below
Schedule:
- 10:45 am: Networking begins adjacent to the Infinity Room
- 11:15 am: Buffet opens
- 11:30 am: Meeting commences
Registration:
- Premium Members: Free (for the number of pre-paid registrants included in membership)
- Members: $60
- Non-Members: $70
CPE Credits:
- Instructional Method: Group Live
- Prerequisites/Participation: None
- Attendance Requirement: 50-minute presentation
- Category: TBD
- Content Reviewer: Executive Director & CPE Coordinator
- Policy: Refunds are not available after the event
- Please email mary@okethics.com for complaint resolutions
Program Description and Key Takeaways:
How to Stop a Robot Uprising. An ethical and legal guide for protecting businesses and maybe the world from AI and cyber risk.
A human-centric approach to AI is no longer optional: it's urgent. As organizations face accelerating pressure to adopt advanced technologies, the greatest risk is learning by surprise. This session explores how leaders can proactively navigate AI and cyber threats by understanding the broader forces shaping them: national strategy, economic incentives, education pipelines, communication ecosystems, and ethical alignment.
Together we will examine the ethical oversite required to deploy AI responsibly, the legal and policy implications emerging across industries, and the strategic advantages Oklahoma holds as it positions itself for leadership over the next decade. Participants will leave with a grounded, actionable framework for protecting their businesses and contributing to a safer, more resilient world.
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