2026 OCPRA FALL WORKSHOP

Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Rose State College | Midwest City, OK

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Morning Session

9-10 a.m. Workshop Check-In

10-11 a.m. Keynote Speaker: AJ Griffin, CEO of Potts Family Foundation

11-11:30 a.m. Break/Networking

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Awards

  • Natalea Watkins Communicator of the Year Award Presentation

    • Presented annually to an individual whose service and leadership have set a high standard for others and had a positive influence for the recipient’s institution and the state system of higher education.

  • Rising Star Award Presentation

    • Recognizes rising communications, marketing and public relations professionals working at Oklahoma higher education institutions who have demonstrated creativity, innovation, advocacy, expertise and integrity in their field of work.

Afternoon Sessions

12:30-1:45 p.m. Session #1 with Jarred Smith, Marketing Consultant and author of Explainable: Why AI Recommends Some Brands and Ignores Others

1:45-2 p.m. Break

2-2:45 p.m. Session #2 with Emily Lang, Partner, Price Lang Public Relations

2:45-3 p.m. Closing