Unlocking The Potential of AI

Unlocking the Potential of AI: A Three-Part Learning Series

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we work, govern, and innovate. But separating hype from reality and turning possibility into practice requires a well-rounded understanding that blends strategy, ethics, and technical fluency.

This three-part, in-person series brings those perspectives together. Participants will explore practical opportunities for value creation, navigate legal and governance frameworks, and experiment hands-on with emerging AI tools and strategies. Each session is designed to foster discussion, collaboration, and real-world application, with case studies and interactive activities grounding the learning experience.

By the end of the series, you will walk away with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to engage with AI responsibly and strategically—equipping yourself and your organization to lead in the next wave of innovation.

All sessions will be at UCO at Santa Fe Plaza, (101 N E K Gaylord Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, Suite 1), and open to anyone regardless of experience or background.

Working Smarter with AI: A Practical Workshop for Every Role

Day: Oct. 24

Time: Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M

This seminar will empower you to cut through the hype and focus on where AI truly delivers value. Through real-world use cases and simple frameworks, you will learn how to identify high-impact use cases, manage risks, and ask the right questions of vendors and teams. The result will be a practical playbook for working smarter with AI. No technical background with AI required.

About the Facilitator:

Matthew Williamson, Founder and CEO at Clevyr

Matthew Williamson is the founder and CEO of Clevyr, a technology firm he established in 2009 after a career in FinTech. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Matt leads Clevyr in designing and implementing custom software, AI solutions, and CRM strategies to help organizations improve operations, enhance customer engagement, and create measurable business value. Matthew's expertise spans enterprise platforms, mobile applications, and intelligent automation, with a focus on building human-centered technology that simplifies complex challenges. In addition to his leadership role, he advises clients on digital transformation and technology strategy, drawing on decades of practical experience and technical insight. He earned his reputation as both a technologist and business leader by combining strategic foresight with a collaborative, client-centered approach.

AI Risk: The Practical and Legal Implications of AI Adoption

Day: Friday, Nov. 7

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M

This seminar will equip you with the legal and regulatory implications in the use of AI, including developing an understanding of how AI works, business/reputational and legal risks to using AI, and best practices in development and implementation of AI in business and in life. Additionally, you will learn to develop and apply appropriate AI governance structures and usage policies taking into consideration local, state, and federal legal implications. Finally, you will also be capable of applying governance and usage policies to real-life scenarios, including identification of risks and benefits to particular use cases.

About the Facilitator:

Collin Walke, Hall Estill AI Privacy Lawyer and Certified AI Auditor

Collin Walke leads Hall Estill's Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. Collin is a certified AI auditor and is also CIPP-US and CIPM certified. Prior to joining Hall Estill, Collin served six years in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Collin’s experience in AI, privacy, and cybersecurity matters ranges from operationalization and policy advice to EU AI Act and GDPR compliance, as well as data breach remediation. Collin received his BA in Philosophy from Oklahoma State University, his J.D., magna cum laude, from Oklahoma City University School of Law, and he is also a graduate of Harvard’s Business Analytics Program where he was nominated for distinction in Programming and Data Systems. He is the author of numerous publications relating to AI and data privacy, including peer-reviewed publications.

Applied AI: Experimentations, Simulations, & Forward-Looking Trends

Day: Friday, Nov. 21

Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M

This seminar will grow your technical AI fluency and contextual awareness across notable research, history, and emerging developments. From there, you will engage in a series of hands-on AI experiments across emerging and leading AI tooling. Finally, we will step into an interactive simulation aimed at working with cross-functional teams and evaluating the tradeoffs of innovation with risk. Case studies from startups to the enterprise and across energy, aerospace, and healthcare sectors will ground the discussion throughout. We will close with a forward-looking view of how Oklahoma can lead in the next wave of AI innovation.

About the Facilitator:

Madeline Mitchell Stacy, AI Executive in Residence, UCO College of Business and former Deloitte Senior Manager

Madeline Mitchell Stacy is an Executive in Residence for the University of Central Oklahoma’s MBA program with more than 17 years of experience in leadership, strategy, technology, and public affairs. She previously served as Senior Manager and U.S. Head of Strategy & Operations for Deloitte’s AI Center of Excellence, where she led board-level AI strategy, go-to-market initiatives, enterprise client engagements, and an R&D team advancing more than 100 AI projects from research to commercialization. Earlier in her career, she managed defense and technology programs with Booz Allen and worked in both the executive and legislative branches of Oklahoma state government. Madeline holds an MBA from the University of Central Oklahoma and a BA from Southern Methodist University, and as a fifth-generation Oklahoman, she resides in Oklahoma City where she serves on several nonprofit boards.

Three-Part AI Series