Much of New York’s ongoing economic recovery since the pandemic has been concentrated in health care, life sciences, and the growing tech industry. Ai and new technology are transforming how we do business at a fast rate as well. Globalization has allowed for New York companies to import and export products and services with more ease. How has the clean energy sector on the rise played a part in New Yor's bustling industry? What are the areas where we will see new job creation and economic developments? How can we work together to help create industries? Which technologies, systems and organizations will be assisting with all of this now, and in the future?

Leecia Eve (Moderator)

Partner
Ichor Strategies

Cecilia Kushner

Executive Vice President for Planning
New York City Economic Development Corp.

J. Shelby Schneider

Deputy Director
New York State Economic Development Council

Magalie Austin

Executive Deputy Commissioner
New York City Department of Design and Construction

Geoff Plante

Lead Partner, NY State Account
KPMG

New York has been forced to address the shrinking workforce and growing disparity between jobs, skill sets, and accessibility to the labor force. New York agencies and many organizations, are helping jobless and working poor New Yorkers establish careers through job training and offer other specialized programs to help the existing workforce. Listen to the leaders in various sectors across New York State discuss the most significant issues and what is being done to solve the problems. What does the Future of Work look like in New York?  What is the current state of workforce development in New York State, what is on offer, and what role do requirements within diversity and inclusion play?

Gregory J. Morris (Moderator)

Chief Executive Officer
NYC Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC)

Abby Jo Sigal

Executive Director
New York City Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development

Vilda Vera Mayuga

Commissioner
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

Gale A. Brewer

Member
New York City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Dr. Diane Recinos

President
Berkeley College

Doug Cotter

CEO
Grant Associates

Haugland Group

Speaker
TBD

Advances in technology, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, are changing the way economic and workforce development are being implemented.  Panelists will address how technology is advancing entrepreneurship and how businesses can stay on top of rapidly evolving technological trends. We discuss initiatives and programs which help local governments revitalize their communities by encouraging investment, training for the use of new technology in the workplace--and what new technologies are being utilized. Also part of the discussion will be adding properties to the tax roll, and increasing the local tax base. What is the impact of programs and initiatives like this, and what are new and old ideas that can, and are helping New York’s communities?

Jamie Ansorge (Moderator)

Principal
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies

Carrie Torres

Vice President
Department of Empowerment, Compliance, and Opportunities (DECO), New York State Homes & Community Renewal

Brian Shoicket

AVP, Emerging Technology Initiatives
New York City Economic Development Corp.

Natalia Diaz

Chief of Staff, NYC Her Future
New York City Mayor’s Office of Equity

NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund, Restore New York Communities Initiative,  public-private partnerships and many other corporate, nonprofit and government programs, are helping generate economic workforce opportunity in communities statewide. New York State offers many resources designed to enable new and existing businesses to become more competitive through MWBE programs, technologies, multiple currency usage, grants, apprenticeships, internships, etc. What are the tools and opportunities to be taken advantage of now? We discuss initiatives and programs which are helping revitalize New York's businesses, workforce, and communities.

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Zack Fink (Moderator)

Director of External Affairs, Government Relations Practice
Davidoff Hutcher Citron

Valerie Mulligan

Deputy Commissioner
Workforce Connect, New York City Department of Youth and Community Development

Dynishal Gross

Acting Commissioner
New York City Small Business Services

Mark Levine

Manhattan Borough
President

Suzanne S. Veira

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
New York City School Construction Authority

Lindsay Greene

President & CEO
Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation