2026 Modern Workforce Summit

Executive Strategies for Oklahoma Employers

Connecting Oklahoma employers with practical strategies.
About this Event

The Modern Workforce Summit

Executive Strategies for Oklahoma Employers

Join business leaders, HR professionals, economic development partners, and employers from across Oklahoma for The Modern Workforce Summit, a practical half-day event focused on strengthening today's workforce and preparing for the future.

Discover actionable strategies to:

• Attract and retain top talent
• Support working families
• Strengthen financial and workforce planning
• Lead effectively across generations
• Access tax credits and financial resources
• Build meaningful partnerships that drive business growth

This summit is designed to help Oklahoma employers address workforce challenges, improve employee engagement, and create long-term organizational success through innovative solutions and collaboration.

SHRM Credits: The Summit qualifies 4 hours of continuing education credit.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and context

Info: • Purpose of the learning lab
• Key workforce challenges facing Oklahoma manufacturers
• How the day is structured

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:10 AM
Ironwood Consulting
Host: Kevin Reynold

Info: OSHA Workplace Investigations: What Employers Need to Know

🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
Break and networking
🕑: 10:25 AM - 11:20 AM
Alera Group | Using Benefit Dollars Wisely
Host: Pam Long

Info: • Insure Oklahoma overview
• Dependent care FSA considerations
• Benchmarking and Barrier to Care – Direct Primary Care – other platforms

🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
CCK
Host: Lindsey Barbour

Info: WOTC Tax Credit Updates

🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch and executive networking
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Keynote - JS Capital Management
Host: Jay Smith

Info: Operational Excellence: Aligning Strategy, People and Cost Management
• Align strategy, people, and financial goals
• Reduce waste, costs, and inefficiencies
• Build accountability and continuous improvement

🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing insights and networking

Info: • Key themes and available resources
• Optional follow up conversations