# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Idea 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Tulsa's newest technology event bringing together IT practitioners, innovators, and leaders to connect, learn, and network.About this EventWHERE ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION MEETBig Idea – Tulsa’s newest technology event brings together technology practitioners and leaders from Tulsa’s enterprise organizations for a day of networking and discussions with the latest technology startup founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs!Held the Friday after the Oklahoma IT Symposium in support of the Tulsa CIO Forum, Big Idea is where Enterprise Organizations’ real-world technology challenges meet Innovation’s transformative ideas – and collaboration shapes what’s next.Sell the full agenda and event information at our website: https://flywheeltulsa.com/big-idea/2026 AGENDA8:00AM - BREAKFASTPowered By: Roam.ai8:30AM - WELCOMEScott Carr/Phil KaiserBig Idea is Flywheel’s second year technology event bridging technology leaders from Oklahoma’s Enterprise Organizations and the tech startups and innovators from Tulsa’s growing technology eco system.8:45AM - KEYNOTEHarry D. Raduege, Jr., Lieutenant General, USAF (Ret)General Harry Raduege is the Founder and Chairman of The Raduege Group which provides strategic advisory in the areas of national security; defense; communications; command and control; information technology; satellite, space, information, and network operations; Cyberspace; and cybersecurity.Raduege also is a Senior Counselor with The Cohen Group, a strategic advisory firm led by former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and a Senior Partner with Elara Nova, a global professional services firm focused on helping businesses and government agencies maximize the strategic advantages of the space domain. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Cybersecurity Center, a national-level nonprofit organization that provides collaborative cybersecurity knowledge and services to the United States. The NCC was founded in 2016 with goals of developing the cybersecurity workforce; collaborating with the private sector, military, and federal agencies; and supporting and educating the public sector to better protect our cities, states, and national assets. The NCC also was instrumental in establishing and helping to operationalize the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC).Raduege is a former Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and Manager of the National Communications System. In these positions and following the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, he led efforts to restore communications in the Pentagon and throughout New York City. He also led efforts to upgrade Presidential and National Security communications through a $1 billion transformational communications program. Later, he was appointed by the Secretary of Defense as the Deputy Commander for Global Network Operations and Defense for the U.S. Strategic Command and as the first DOD Commander of the Joint Task Force for Global Network Operations.Following military retirement, Raduege served as Chairman of the Deloitte Center for Cyber Innovation and Managing Director for Cyber Risk Services for Deloitte & Touche LLP. He co-chaired the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Commission on Cybersecurity for the 44th Presidency and was a Senior Advisor to the Task Force on Cybersecurity for the 45th Presidency. He also served as a Special Government Employee within the Department of Homeland Security, on the Board of Governors of the United Services Organization (USO), and as the Managing Partner of the RIDGE-LANE LP Information Technology Practice.General Raduege currently serves on the Board of the National Cybersecurity Center, as a Senior Advisor to the Air & Space Forces Association “CyberPatriot” program, and Chairman Emeritus of the Air Force Cyberspace and Air Traffic Control Association. Throughout his career, he has worked at executive levels in communications; command and control; national security; emergency preparedness and response; Cyberspace and cybersecurity; continuity of government; and in satellite, space, information, and network operations.9:30AM - SPONSOR PRESENTATION: Momemtum39:45AM - NETWORKING BREAK10:00AM - FROM CIO TO FOUNDER: THE LAUNCH OF VAULTRIGHTModerator: Brandon Brown, Founder and CEO – Roam.aiSpeaker: Eric Hilaire, Founder and CEO – VaultRightMoving from a CIO in an Enterprise organization to a startup Founder doesn’t just happen, it is planned and calculated. Even more so to have a successful launch with ongoing customers in the financial services world. This is the story of VaultRight.10:45AM - CYBERSECURITY THAT GROWS WITH YOUModerator: Patrick Benoit, CISO – VAST BankSpeaker: David Benham CTO – Roam.aiLast year, Roam.ai was a featured startup and a great success story as an early driver of Artificial Intelligence in the Oil & Gas Industry. As they grow both in business and organizational size, what is their journey when Cybersecurity is considered? How do they cover those bases today, even as they plan for tomorrow?11:30AM - LUNCH & NETWORKING BREAK12:15PM - AI @ Black Tech StreetModerator: Kenny Mullican, CIO - Paragon FilmsSpeaker: Tyrance Billingsley II, Executive Director - Black Tech StreetBlack Tech Street has attracted major partnerships with Microsoft and NVIDIA, secured a role in the region's federally funded Tech Hub efforts, and is leading the Greenwood AI Center of Excellence. What is in store for Greenwood and Tulsa as Artificial Intelligence becomes a major factor in Tulsa's Tech Eco System?1:00 PM - SPOTLIGHT: TULSA INNOVATION LABS - “WHAT TULSA IS BUILDING”Moderator: Lawrence GantiSpeaker: Nishant AgarwalTulsa Innovation Labs puts industry employers at the center of its work while identifying the talent, technology, and infrastructure needed to address competitive needs with partners across education, workforce, research, and economic development. This conversation explores the initiatives that connect with employers and innovators, as well as workforce partners, to solve real world challenges in order to ensure the region is building the capabilities businesses need to grow, invest, and succeed.1:45PM - TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE PANELModerator: Lori Morgan – Women in Technology TulsaPanel: Andy Lang - ORU, Cheyenne Smith - Space For US, David Keely – TU OCIIFrom AI-enabled edge devices and autonomous systems to advanced software development, cybersecurity, aerospace, and scientific research platforms, local institutions are already using technologies that many organizations are only beginning to explore. Join these leaders as they showcase the tools, platforms, and real-world projects preparing the next generation of innovators—and discover what that means for the future workforce available to your organization.2:30PM - NETWORKING BREAK2:45PM - SPONSOR PRESENTATIONAVAILABLE3:00PM - TULSA'S TECHNOLOGY ECO SYSTEMModerator: Art Seabolt, Consultant and Former CIO – Omni Air InternationalSpeakers: Devon Laney and Jaslyn Ferguson from GradientFrom startups and venture growth to talent development, innovation programs, and industry partnerships, Gradient has become a driving force behind Tulsa's growing emergence as a nationally recognized innovation hub. Join this conversation exploring how entrepreneurs, corporations, investors, educators, and community leaders are working together to shape the region's technology future—and get a preview of what's ahead for Chroma as it enters its next chapter in 2026.3:45PM - FLYWHEEL NETWORK MIXER AND HAPPY HOURMusic & Open Bar - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tulsa/big-idea-2026/100001992799584201 - **Event Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - Duration: 10 hours - Location: 223 N Boulder Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95, max: 95, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tulsa - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: 223 N Boulder Ave - **lat**: 36.1587749 - **long**: -95.9949082 - **full address**: 223 N Boulder Ave, 223 North Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Idea 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/80c164f5bc55cb631424432f8791984b37bb6a09462eb57a3bf008337a926f7a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc00adef-gmir.png?v=1783764246 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Idea 2026 being held? - **A:** Big Idea 2026 takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 223 N Boulder Ave, 223 North Boulder Avenue, Tulsa, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Big Idea 2026? - **A:** Big Idea 2026 is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Idea 2026? - **A:** Big Idea 2026 is organized by Flywheel Tulsa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Idea 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tulsa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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