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Where Oklahoma meets Ireland to spark trade, innovation, and opportunity.

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dedicated to fostering trade, innovation, and shared prosperity.

The Oklahoma Ireland Business Conference was founded to foster economic development and international trade between the people and businesses of Oklahoma and Ireland. Following its inception, organizers secured leading speakers, strategic sponsors, and a premier venue. The inaugural conference took place on March 7, 2025, at the Spirit Bank Conference Center.

2025 Speakers

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Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell

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Robert Hull | Consul General at Consulate of Ireland

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Senator Christie Gillespie

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Sina Theil | Irish Recording Artist

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State Representative Forrest Bennett

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Ashley Davis | Irish Recording Artist

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Mike Scharfe | CEO of Gravitate

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Glen Mulready | Insurance Commissioner 

2025 Conference Highlights

March 7th, 2025

IRELAND'S KEY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Consulate General of Ireland – Tony Hayes, VP at IDA Ireland, Robert Hull, Consul General at Consulate of Ireland Austin

Oklahoma’s Ireland Focus - Part One (Panel Discussion)

 Lt Gov Pinnell, State Senator Christie Gillespie (Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee), State Representative Forrest Bennett (Co-Author of HB3305 - Establishment of the Oklahoma Ireland Trade Commission)

March 7th, 2025

For the detailed agenda, click here:

A Case Study: Two Oklahoma Companies that expanded their global mktg through ireland

CapSpire (“A Technology Consulting and Solutions Company Focused on the Commodities and Energy Industry”) and Gravitate (“AI-Driven Technology Solutions Company”) will discuss their Company’s Ireland expansion strategy and growth success providing a potential model for other Oklahoma companies to follow.

Building Your Brand

 Irish recording artist and entrepreneur Sina Theil, and Irish-American recording artist and businesswoman Ashley Davis

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Venue

Spirit Bank Conference Center.

1800 S Baltimore Ave Ste 1000, Tulsa, OK 74119

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Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
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