SELECT OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

August 2–4, 2026 | Oklahoma City Convention Center | Omni OKC 

The Select Oklahoma Conference on Economic Development is the state’s premier gathering of economic developers, business leaders, site selectors, policymakers, and community champions — all united around one goal: driving Oklahoma’s next era of growth. 

Under the 2026 theme, Route to the Future: From Roadways to Runways — Driving Oklahoma’s Next Century of Innovation, this year’s conference honors Oklahoma’s legacy of connectivity — from Route 66 to rail, highways, pipelines, and global aerospace corridors — while looking boldly ahead to the industries shaping our future. 

Over two and a half high-impact days, attendees will engage in forward-focused sessions covering: 

  • Aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing 
  • Energy evolution and infrastructure 
  • Workforce development and talent pipelines 
  • Site selection and competitive incentives 
  • Emerging technologies 
  • Transportation and logistics 
  • Community development and placemaking 
  • Foundational and advanced tracks for practitioners at every level 

The conference is intentionally designed to be both strategic and practical — blending visionary keynotes with actionable breakout sessions that equip communities of every size to compete and win. 

From curated networking receptions with legislators and decision-makers to sponsor showcases and peer-to-peer collaboration, the Select Oklahoma Conference creates meaningful connections that move projects forward. 

Whether you represent a rural community building foundational capacity or a metro region leading in aerospace and advanced industry, this is where Oklahoma’s economic future takes shape. Join us as we chart the route forward.


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Supporting a healthy economy for the State of Oklahoma through legislative advocacy, education, training and development, professional collaboration, and supporting statewide efforts to recruit and retain primary jobs and capital investment.