What is Connect?
Connect is an annual series of Oklahoma business gatherings dedicated to engaging entrepreneurs, start-ups, industry professionals, and small business owners throughout the state. Each event offers opportunities to expand networks, build partnerships, access key resources, and connect with vendors and suppliers. Connect serves as a hub where aspirations intertwine with possibilities, and where the landscape of commerce takes on new dimensions.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsors are committed to advancing Oklahoma business and commerce through innovation, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership. Sponsors receive exclusive recognition before events, prominent visibility during events, and extended post-event visibility. Sponsorship packages start at $500.
Connect 2026 Sponsor Benefits
+ Company recognition during 7 Connect 2026 events
+ Exhibitor booth included in premium RSVD section + High-impact company recognition via OKSBE website + Opportunity to engage in pre-event marketing opportunities + Private invite to the OKSBE Leadership Reception + Exclusive invitation to the OKSBE Executive Session Become a 2026 Sponsor ➔Questions regarding sponsorship opportunities? Please reach out to jameson.bennett@oksbe.com.
A Message from Our Presenting Sponsor
Frequently Asked Questions
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Becoming a Connect 2026 sponsor means that your single sponsorship applies to all Connect 2026 events, providing benefits and visibility throughout the year.
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Oklahoma business owners, managers, team members, decision makers, entrepreneurs, startups, young professionals, college students, and anyone else who enjoys meeting fellow members of the greater Oklahoma business community.
It is expected that over 1,500 business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, startups, and young professionals from across the state will collectively attend Connect 2026 events. -
A premium RSVD section exhibitor booth at the Oklahoma Business Expo is included for Gold level and higher sponsors.
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All sponsors can be seen on the OKSBE website sponsors page.
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If you have sponsorship questions, please reach out to jameson.bennett@oksbe.com.
Thank you to our sponsors, partners, and investors.
