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Because of efforts from both the city and the state there are many critical projects in the works to boost New York’s infrastructure status. When completed, these projects could generate trillions of dollars in annual economic output, service millions of commuters and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. This event will provide in-depth conversations about some of the biggest projects completed, in the works and for the future.
Attend the Event
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
New York, NY
January 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Parking Information
Discounted parking is available at GGMC 50 Battery Place (8 2nd PL) parking garage. Present your parking ticket at the welcome desk for discount validation
Dress Attire
Business Casual
Agenda
Times are subject to change.
Keynote Remarks
Rick Cotton
Executive DirectorThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Future for New York’s Infrastructure
New York's experts will discuss plans for infrastructure projects that include resiliency, replacing, revamping, ideas for high volume capabilities, connectivity, promoting equity, comprehensive transportation opportunities for communities across the state and more. Both in partnership with the federal government and through nation-leading capital investments, we will address and share updates on the most important public projects, including the replacing bridges, Gateway tunnels, Penn Station reconstruction, Port Authority, airports, clean energy upgrades, broadband expansion, and much more.
John T. Evers (Moderator)
President and CEOACEC New York
Natasha Avanessians
Senior Advisor, InfrastructureDeputy Mayor of Operations
Jennifer Cass
SVP, Sustainability and ResilienceNYCEDC Capital Program
Ahmed Tigani
First Deputy CommissionerNYC Housing Preservation & Development
Virginia Borkoski
Global Managing Director, TransitHatch
New York's Evolving Energy Infrastructure
New York state’s clean energy transition incorporates major investments, hard work, collaboration and public-private partnership opportunities. We will discuss electricity from renewable sources, transmission infrastructure projects carrying clean energy, methods and ideas for decarbonizing transportation, using sustainable building stock and adding many new alternative green options that will make our future greener. How is the city and state coming together to focus on key goals? Where are the new opportunities, projects, and stumbling blocks in this area? What is needed and how are we developing the necessary infrastructure, workforce and supply chains for this very important aspect of NY's infrastructure?
Rich Kassel (Moderator)
PartnerAJW
Sean Mahar
CommissionerNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Alexandria Cassidy
Program Manager, Zero Waste LeadOffice of Sustainability, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Transporting NY into the Future
New York is fast-tracking its billion dollar capital program that prioritizes reconnecting communities, rebuilding crucial links and improving sustainability and resilience. As New York embarks on an array of major transportation infrastructure projects, innovation in the industry offers the prospect of cutting costs, minimizing delays and improving outcomes. What should we know about new processes, materials, methods and tools? What are the most important projects that are underway or in the works and what can we learn from them?
Minosca Alcantara
Executive DirectorNew York State Bridge Authority
Keith Todd Kerman
Deputy Commissioner, Fleet Management and Chief Fleet OfficerNYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Speaker
TBASkydio, Inc
Trends in Construction for New York
The construction industry in New York has been a leader in advocating for diversity by adhering to new standards in procurement including utilizing small business, M/WBE, DBE, and SDVOB subcontractors. New York has overhauled the approach to new construction and existing projects by incorporating options for vulnerable New Yorkers, use of greener materials, and making the building environment a safer and more secure workplace, But this industry continues to have its share of challenges. We hear about the latest legislations, cutting through red tape, and engineering NY's infrastructure into the future.
Eric C Macfarlane
First Deputy CommissionerNYC Department of Design + Construction
Simona Shapiro
Chief of DesignPort Authority of New York and New Jersey