The University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma will host award-winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Adam Braun along side businesswoman and community builder Kathy Taylor as the keynote speakers for the 2025 Giles Symposium on Citizenship and Public Service. 

Braun is a world-renowned keynote speaker on leadership and innovation. His talks have received views in the millions and he has founded and led highly successful businesses using his unique framework: "Build for Where the World is Headed." Braun has been a featured speaker for The White House, Stanford and Harvard Business Schools and countless Fortune 500 companies, industry associations and universities. 

Taylor is a strategic businesswoman, captivating thought leader, and steadfast advocate for women and entrepreneurship. Currently the Deal of the Collins College of Business at the University of Tulsa, she has focused on mentoring others to grow to their potential. Currently the CEO of Impact Tulsa, Taylor has also held posts as the Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce, Tourism and Workforce, and on national boards including Sonic Corporation, National Car Rental and Dollar Car Rental.