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Securing Oklahoma’s AI Future: A Collaborative Approach with WWT, Cisco, NVIDIA, and Microsoft

Event Overview

Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM–2:30 PM CST Location: Oklahoma City Convention Center Room: 208A This event is designed to build awareness among State, Local Government, and Education (SLED) agencies across Oklahoma of the value, alignment, and impact we bring to AI and security initiatives, supported by proven scale, innovation, and delivery capabilities. The session will explore both the opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption, while presenting a practical framework for secure AI deployment, workforce enablement, and sustainable growth. Attendees will hear from WWT leadership and technology experts, along with Cisco and other leading partners, through a keynote on AI in the SLED market, insights on driving secure AI adoption and measurable ROI with Microsoft, guidance on navigating the AI journey using WWT’s proven approach, and a concluding panel or fireside chat focused on real-world outcomes.

John Evans

World Wide Technology

Chief Technology Advisor (CTA), State & Local Government & Education (SLED)

Evans works with government clients on strategy, innovation, and transformation, delivering tailored solutions focused on measurable enterprise out...
Sachin J. Koshy

World Wide Technology

AI Evangelist & Practice Lead

Sachin is a global AI thought leader, speaker, and advisor with 25+ years of experience leading teams worldwide. He advises Central Washington Univ...

What to expect

During this session, you will hear from WWT experts and industry partners on:
  • AI in Market for State/Local Government Agencies & Education
  • Driving AI Adoption and ROI Within Your Workforce
  • Navigating Your AI Journey and Path to Success

Goals and Objectives

Demonstrate how World Wide Technology aligns with the State of Oklahoma and its supporting institutions to responsibly advance AI adoption—highlighting clear value, shared priorities, and a practical framework for scalable deployment, while transparently addressing risks and operational considerations.

Who should attend?

Business unit leaders, people managers, state IT and university professionals, and individuals responsible for Infrastructure & Operations, Data Center, or Innovation & Digital initiatives.