Oklahoma Energy Institute
Dec. 4, 2025 | Oklahoma City | Devon Energy Headquarters
The Oklahoma Energy Institute will return to Oklahoma City on Dec. 4, 2025! Now in its second year, this highly sought after institute is open to all energy disciplines focusing on hot issues relevant to the region. OKEI will once again lead into OCAPL's Christmas Party at the Gaillardia Country Club. All OKEI attendees are welcome to join. Register now to secure your spot at this institute!
This year's OKEI will offer 6+ AAPL CEUs with CLEs pending from Texas and Oklahoma.
| Registration Types | Through Nov. 14 | Nov. 15 - On-site |
| Member | $195 | $245 |
| Nonmember | $300 | $400 |
Featured session: Executive Insights — Oklahoma’s Next Energy Renaissance
- Cameron Brown, CEO, Validus Energy
- Clay Gaspar, President and CEO, Devon
- Doug Lawler, President & CEO, Continental Resources
Other session topics include:
- How Land Fuels Data Center Demand
- Smart Energy: Unleashing AI’s Potential
- AI on Trial: Legal and Ethical Perspectives
- Government Affairs Briefing
- M&A Insights: Navigating Legal and Contractual Trends
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Executive Insights
Speakers: Clay Gaspar, Doug Lawler and Cameron Brown
Oklahoma has a storied history in oil and gas, marked by cycles of innovation and resilience. Today, the state is entering a new era, with increased M&A activity, renewed exploration, and advanced technologies driving growth. Companies are navigating evolving market dynamics and new opportunities in both established and emerging plays.
This panel — featuring Clay Gaspar, CEO of Devon Energy, Doug Lawler, CEO of Continental Resources and Cameron Brown, CEO of Validus Energy, brings together leaders with diverse perspectives and strategies. They will share insights on what’s fueling Oklahoma’s current momentum, how they’re positioning their companies and what the future holds for the state’s oil and gas professionals.
Powering Progress: Data Center Synopsis
Speakers: Dax Strickland, Regan Hawkins, Dan Lopata and Carl Campbell
Powering Progress will highlight the global need for power generation, emphasizing the increasing demand for energy driven by technological advancements and the growth of industries, particularly data centers, essential for AI development.
Following this, attention will shift to the role of Expand Energy, a major gas producer, in meeting this demand. The panel will explore how Expand Energy’s operations, in combination with practical land management strategies, can support the power generation required for data centers, ensuring a sustainable and efficient energy supply.
Finally, the discussion will cover Expand Energy’s internal development, showcasing how the company leverages AI and technology within its operations. This dual perspective illustrates the company not only as a supplier of power to meet the demands of data centers and AI but also as a user of innovative technology to enhance operational efficiency.
Overall, the discussion will underline the interconnectedness of energy production, land management, and technology use, highlighting the implications of these dynamics for the future of power generation and AI integration.
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