Innovation Hall marked its first birthday this month, celebrating a year of activity, collaboration and community in the heart of the Innovation District.
Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods.
Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) will host its inaugural Catalyst event, Rethinking Healthcare with Microsoft’s Kathy VanEnkevort, on Friday, Oct. 3, at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to bring national thought leadership to Oklahoma’s life sciences community by highlighting the intersection of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of healthcare.
The city’s MAPS 4 projects are progressing swiftly, showcasing exciting developments. Below are some of the latest updates of current ongoing projects in Oklahoma City.
Life Science Oklahoma, the state’s life science association, recently appointed Michelle Gregory as its new director. Gregory has a history of leadership in nonprofit organizations in the healthcare sector. Gregory sat down with the VeloCity team to discuss her role as director of Life Science Oklahoma.
Following a national search, the board of the Oklahoma City Innovation District has named local economic developer Jeff Seymour as the organization’s new president and CEO. The Innovation District is at a critical juncture, with the MAPS 4-funded Innovation Hall and the related Convergence Development set to open early next year. The organization is also actively supporting a $35 million Build Back Better grant along with state-awarded ARPA funds, all designed to catalyze the region’s innovation assets.
The Oklahoma City Innovation District, in collaboration with The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, is launching the state's first annual Aerospace Week. It will take place April 1-7 and will have events for all ages.
It was a historic day for Oklahoma City and specifically the burgeoning Innovation District as earlier this month Convergence hosted its Topping Out Ceremony.
