ENID, OK - Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Enid Campus will host The Entrepreneur & AI seminar on Thursday and Friday, November 6–7, 2025, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming — and challenging — the world of business.
The free, two-day event will be held in person at NWOSU’s Enid, Alva, and Woodward campuses and at the University Center in Ponca City, with a virtual registration option via Zoom.
The program begins Thursday at 12:30 p.m. and continues through 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner at 6 p.m. featuring Curtis Tucker of Enid Buzz as keynote speaker. Sessions resume Friday at 9 a.m. and conclude around 3 p.m.
Speakers include local and national leaders in business, technology, logistics, media, and the arts — among them Jerry Hunter of US Fleet Tracking, Colin Abernathy of Groendyke Transport, Dr. Tony Woodlief of the State Policy Network, Charlet Ringwald of Leonardo’s Children’s Museum, Vik Desai, Dawn Muncy, Brian Lamoreaux, and additional guests representing industries from Oklahoma to the Northeast U.S. and beyond.
“AI is one of those things that can do incredible good — and also create new challenges we have to think carefully about,” said Dr. Jerry Gustafson, professor of business and co-organizer of the event. “This year’s seminar isn’t just about showing off the technology. It’s about understanding where AI helps, where it can hurt, and how we as entrepreneurs can use it responsibly and creatively.”
“Every year this event just gets better,” added Dr. Wayne McMillin, dean of the NWOSU Enid Campus. “We’ve got a full slate of speakers who will talk about how they’re actually using AI in their businesses — what works, what doesn’t, and what they’re learning along the way. It’s free, it’s open to the public, and it’s a great way to see where technology is headed.”
The seminar features a diverse mix of industries — from creative arts and digital media to transportation, broadband, and policy — offering real-world perspectives on how artificial intelligence affects daily operations, decision-making, and innovation. Attendees will learn how to balance AI’s potential with ethical, privacy, and practical concerns that every entrepreneur faces.
Registration is free and open to the public.
Visit NWOSUEntrepreneur2025.eventbrite.com to register for in-person or virtual attendance.
