Oklahoma Political Wire Panel: Energy, Innovation, and Opportunity

Oklahoma is at the center of some of the most important conversations about energy, technology, and economic growth in the U.S. On September 24, Oklahoma Political Wire hosted a panel discussion exploring how policy, business, and innovation are shaping the state’s future.

The Panel

The conversation was moderated by Ana Berry and featured three leaders offering unique perspectives:

• Pete Sepp, President of the National Taxpayers Union

• Rep. Nick Archer, Chair of the Oklahoma House Energy Committee

• Destinee Weeks, Owner and Development Director of Allegiant Land Services

  
  

Key Topics

The panel covered a wide range of issues critical to Oklahoma’s future, including:

• The policies and business climate attracting new industries to Oklahoma

• How Oklahoma’s diverse “all-of-the-above” energy portfolio provides strategic advantages

• The infrastructure upgrades needed to meet rising energy demand

• Opportunities to integrate emerging technologies like smart grids and energy storage

• The impact of energy and tech investment on job creation and local communities

• Ensuring rural areas share in the benefits of tech growth

• A vision for what Oklahoma’s energy future should look like over the next 5, 10, and 20 years

Why It Matters

As Oklahoma positions itself as both an energy and technology hub, these conversations highlight the opportunities and challenges that will define the state’s growth for decades to come.