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City & State’s Rebuilding NY Summit will offer industry executives, public sector leaders and academics a full-day conference dedicated to building, modernizing and upgrading New York’s systems and infrastructure. This event features discussions dissecting the biggest infrastructure issues, including funding for repairs, use of MWBEs, policy recommendations, and where the city and state has seen its biggest successes and shortcomings.
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Introduction to Keynote
Patrick O'Hare
Chief Network Operations Officer, USBoldyn Networks
Keynote Remarks
Rick Cotton
Executive DirectorThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Revitalizing New York’s Building Industry
New York’s building industry is evolving to meet today’s challenges. Our experts
will explore key topics including equity in development, safety and security,
decarbonization, climate adaptation, aging infrastructure, asset management for
capital and public-private projects, and affordable housing. They'll also highlight
innovative tools and technologies transforming the way we build.
New York’s building industry is evolving to meet today’s challenges. Our experts
will explore key topics including equity in development, safety and security,
decarbonization, climate adaptation, aging infrastructure, asset management for
capital and public-private projects, and affordable housing. They'll also highlight
innovative tools and technologies transforming the way we build.
Rich Kassel (Moderator)
PartnerAJW, Inc.
Len Greco
Senior Vice President, Capital ProgramNYCEDC
Will Xia
Director, Clean & Resilient BuildingsNYSERDA
Eric C Macfarlane
First Deputy CommissionerNYC Department of Design + Construction
Charlette Hamamgian
Deputy Comptroller for Contracts and ProcurementOffice of the New York City Comptroller
Charlie O'Shea
Executive for Government StrategyT-Mobile for Government
Reimagining New York’s Transportation Future
Rebuilding New York's transportation systems is more than just a necessity but it’s
also an opportunity. This panel will examine how the city and state can reimagine
transit for the 21st century, with a focus on better connectivity, safety,
accessibility, sustainability, resilience and ease. From highways, to subways, buses,
regional rail and micromobility options, experts from government, design,
advocacy, and technology will discuss strategies for modernizing infrastructure,
closing service gaps, and ensuring all New Yorkers can move safely and efficiently.
Rebuilding New York's transportation systems is more than just a necessity but it’s
also an opportunity. This panel will examine how the city and state can reimagine
transit for the 21st century, with a focus on better connectivity, safety,
accessibility, sustainability, resilience and ease. From highways, to subways, buses,
regional rail and micromobility options, experts from government, design,
advocacy, and technology will discuss strategies for modernizing infrastructure,
closing service gaps, and ensuring all New Yorkers can move safely and efficiently.
Matt Daus (Moderator)
PartnerWindels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
Minosca Alcantara
Executive DirectorNew York State Bridge Authority
Samuel Turvey
ChairpersonReThinkNYC
Christine Mizioch
Senior Vice PresidentAI Engineers
Daniel Baer
Senior Vice PresidentWSP USA
Scott Cullinane
National Account Director - Transportation and Critical InfrastructureSkydio
Pierre Vilain
Managing DirectorKPMG
Mega Projects: The Biggest Building Initiatives Shaping New York
From innovative construction projects to transformative transit hubs and waterfront redevelopments, New York is in the midst of a construction boom that’s reshaping its future. This panel takes a deep dive into the city and state’s largest and most ambitious building projects—what they are, who’s behind them, and how they’re changing the urban landscape. Policymakers, industry leaders, planners, and developers will discuss the vision, challenges, and impact of these megaprojects, touching on everything from funding and timelines to community engagement and environmental considerations.
From innovative construction projects to transformative transit hubs and waterfront redevelopments, New York is in the midst of a construction boom that’s reshaping its future. This panel takes a deep dive into the city and state’s largest and most ambitious building projects—what they are, who’s behind them, and how they’re changing the urban landscape. Policymakers, industry leaders, planners, and developers will discuss the vision, challenges, and impact of these megaprojects, touching on everything from funding and timelines to community engagement and environmental considerations.
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Holly Pretsky (Moderator)
City EditorCity & State NY
Ahmed Tigani
Acting CommissionerNew York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Girish Behal
Vice President, Projects and Business DevelopmentNew York Power Authority
Bridget O’Hanlon
Deputy Commissioner, Design and ConstructionOffice of General Services
Rebecca Zack
Senior Director, Government and Community AffairsGateway Development Commission
Zach Miller
Director of Metro Region OperationsTrucking Association of New York
Mobility and Infrastructure in New York’s Counties and Cities
From subways to rural roads, and stormwater systems to broadband expansion, transportation and infrastructure are at the core of how New Yorkers live and work. This panel brings together local leaders and experts to discuss how counties and cities across the state are planning, funding, and building infrastructure that meets the needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. Topics include sustainable transit, climate resilience, equitable access, and innovative local solutions driving progress in both urban and rural communities.
From subways to rural roads, and stormwater systems to broadband expansion, transportation and infrastructure are at the core of how New Yorkers live and work. This panel brings together local leaders and experts to discuss how counties and cities across the state are planning, funding, and building infrastructure that meets the needs of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. Topics include sustainable transit, climate resilience, equitable access, and innovative local solutions driving progress in both urban and rural communities.
Kisha Santiago
Deputy Secretary of State for Planning, Development and Community InfrastructureNew York Department of the State
Edward P. Romaine
ExecutiveSuffolk County
Mark Poloncarz
ExecutiveErie County
Seth Wainer
Program Director of InnovationPort Authority of New York and New Jersey
Donovan Guin
Director, Public TransportationIBM
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