Oklahoma's DefinitIve Event
...FOR FUTURE MOBILITY, PROTECTION, & PARTNERSHIPS
Oklahoma is uniquely positioned to become a leader in autonomy, airspace integration, and future mobility. To accelerate the integration of uncrewed and autonomous systems in civil and defense operations, forging critical relationships between policy makers, leaders, and innovators, securing national interests and enhancing dual-use capabilities.
WHERE POLICY MEETS THE APPLICATION AND DEFENSE REACHES THE DIGITAL AGE
Autonomy Oklahoma is the definitive event dedicated to advancing policy, capability, and integration of uncrewed and autonomous systems in defense, civil, and emergency response environments. Join global experts and local innovators to define the operational standards for tomorrow's complex challenges.
POLICY, PROTECTION, & PARTNERSHIP
The Autonomy Oklahoma Symposium 2026 is the essential convening for leaders focused on the strategic and operational adoption of uncrewed systems (UxS), robotics, and autonomy. Hosted in Oklahoma City, the event is structured to bridge the gap between rapidly advancing technology and the necessary policy frameworks required for deployment in high-stakes civilian and military environments.
EVENT SCHEDULE
The event schedule is in development and will include keynote presentations, expert panels, focused sessions, partner engagement opportunities, and an outdoor demonstration for attendees. A draft agenda will be posted as sessions are finalized.
SPEAKERS
Autonomy Oklahoma 2026 will bring together leaders from government, defense, academia, research, medicine, and industry to explore the rapidly evolving role of autonomous systems, UAS, artificial intelligence, and dual-use technologies.
Dr. Min Xue — NASA
Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders Project Manager
NASA Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders Program
An overview of NASA’s AAMP and Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS), including advanced airspace management and BVLOS applications for emergency response.
Dr. Katrina Avers — Federal Aviation Administration
Flight Deck Human Factors Research Branch Manager
FAA Electric Vertical Take-off & Landing Procedures
A look at future autonomous flight, eVTOL operations, and integrated airspace research supporting the safe introduction of next-generation aviation technologies.
MG Thomas H. Mancino — Oklahoma National Guard
The Adjutant General of Oklahoma
Defense & Artificial Intelligence
A senior leader perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the United States in an increasingly autonomy-enabled era of conflict and security cooperation.
Dr. Noor Z. Razzaq — Institute for American Policy and Standards Innovation
Founder, President & CEO
Policy, Protection & Partnership
Exploring policy and standards innovation supporting homeland defense, critical infrastructure protection, security cooperation, counter-UAS and emerging-threat readiness.
Sam Bendett — CNA
Advisor, Russia Studies Program, Countering Threats and Challenges Program
Industrial Base Impacts on Drone Warfare
Examining how industrial capacity, innovation and drone start-ups have influenced the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the evolution of autonomous military systems.
Dr. Joshua G. Gebauer — University of Oklahoma / CIWRO / NSSL
Research Scientist
Drones, Data & Network Prediction
Exploring environmental sensing, data fusion and next-generation observation networks supporting autonomous flight, future air mobility and public safety.
Dr. Mark Mims — OU Health / University of Oklahoma
Combat Trauma in Drone Warfare
Examining the impact of drones on the “Golden Hour,” tactical trauma response, surgical training and remote medical support.
COL (R) Shane Riley — RXR Worldwide
Co-Owner
Dual-Use Innovation — Exercise, Research & Partnership
Building homeland defense, critical infrastructure protection and interagency response capacity through dual-use innovation, UAS, AI, sensors, exercises and partnerships.
Additional speakers and program details will be announced as they are confirmed. A complete event agenda will be released closer to the symposium.
Lodging
Preferred hotel options include:
Colcord Hotel OKC
The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City
Renaissance Waterford Oklahoma City Hotel
SPONSORS
"Minuteman” Sponsor – 2 available - (Contact shane@rxrworldwide.com for pricing)
- 3 complimentary admissions
- Top-tier recognition and prime logo placement across all marketing, media and programming materials
- Booth space inside the venue lecture area
- Exclusive access seats (3) to select small group executive leader engagements / luncheon
- Prime display and demonstration space during the outdoor demonstration and social event
“Bison” Sponsor – 3 available - $2,500
- 3 complimentary admissions
- Booth space inside the venue
- Recognition and logo placement across marketing, media and program materials
- Exclusive access seats (2) to select small group leader engagements
- Display and demonstration space during the outdoor demonstration and social event
“Autonomy” Sponsor – $500
- 1 complimentary admission
- Recognition throughout event program materials
VENDOR APPLICATION
Vendor opportunities will be available for organizations with relevant capabilities in uncrewed systems, launched effects, robotics, autonomy, critical infrastructure protection, dual-use technology, and operational support.
Vendor application details will be posted as finalized.