Every other month, Norman NEXT invites influential speakers from the Norman community and throughout Oklahoma to speak to the young professionals about diverse topics at a Roundtable Luncheon.
Each of the Roundtable Luncheons has been considered a success, with an average of 50 or more current and prospective Norman NEXT members in attendance. The Roundtable Luncheons are typically held on the third Wednesday of odd months, from 12:00-1:00pm, at various locations.
See Upcoming Events at the right for the next scheduled luncheon or visit our events page for more listings.
Speakers have included:
Hal Smith of Hal Smith Restaurant Group
Don Wood from the Norman Economic Development Coalition
Brian Campbell from Chickasaw Nation Industries
Jim Wade from BancFirst
OU Women’s Basketball Coach Sherri Coale
OU Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Capel
Larry Walker & Jana Moring from the Norman Arts Council
Renzi Stone from Saxum Public Relations
Major General Rita Aragon
Hal Ezzell and Steve Lewis from the City of Norman
Kevin Kloesel with the National Weather Center
OU Athletics Director Joe Castiglione
NPS Superintendent Joe Siano
First Lady Kim Henry
Darrel Voss with Norman Regional Health System
Dr. Paul Risser from the OU Research Cabinet.
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Thursday, February 9
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Benvenuti's
105 W. Main St.
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Wednesday, March 28
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sarkey Foundation
530 E. Main St.
Non-Profit Organization Speed Dating: learn about several local non-profit organizations and how you can help!
RSVP by Friday, March 24