2025 Leadership & Policy Summit
The NYSEDC 2025 Leadership and Policy Summit brings together economic development professionals from across New York to network, foster industry leadership, and shape policies for the 2026 legislative session. The Summit will take place November 12 - 13 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.
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Member Rate: $250.00 per ticket (no single-day tickets sold)
For sponsorship opportunities or questions about registration, Contact Stephanie Cavalier or call 518-426-4058. Click here to process your sponsorship online directly.
Event Location + Hotel Information
This two-day events takes place at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.
A room block with a group rate of $194 per night is available on location. Details, including the booking link, will be provided when you register (in your email confirmation).
Wednesday, November 12
NYSEDC Board of Directors Meeting
Chautauqua Room
Registration Opens; Networking
Oneida Room
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Oneida Room
Ryan Silva, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council
Plenary Session: New York's Energy Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions
Oneida Room
Doreen Harris, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Justin Driscoll, New York Power Authority (NYPA)
Rory Christian, New York State Public Service Commission (NYS PS)
Moderator: Jamie Johnson, Steuben County IDA
Breakout Session: Managing Your Message: Communications for Economic Developers
Onondaga Room
Liz Benjamin, Marathon Strategies
Julie Mosley, J. Strategies
Joe Spector, Global Strategy Group
Moderator: Rich Bamberger, Bamberger & Vlasto
Breakout Session: Powering the NYS Economy: Where We Are, Where We're Heading
Tuscarora Room
Gavin Donohue, Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY)
Kevin Lanahan, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)
Katie Newcombe, National Grid
Marguerite Wells, Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY)
Refreshment Break and Networking
Mohawk Room
Plenary Session: New York's Economic Blueprint: Building a Strong Future for the State
Oneida Room
Mike Malone, Partner, Economic Leadership
Mark Eagan, Capital Region Chamber / Center for Economic Growth (CEG)
Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE)
Sarah Lee, Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation
Cocktail Reception
Mohawk Room
Thursday, November 13
Breakfast
Mohawk Room
Breakfast Plenary Session: Shaping the Future: IEDC’s Strategic Vision, Policy Priorities, and Perspectives from Washington
Oneida Room (breakfast buffet served in Mohawk beginning at 8am, session begins at 8:30)
Jamie Richards, International Economic Development Council
Breakout Session: Leadership in Action: How IDA CEOs Shape Local Economies
Onondaga Room
Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County Economic Development
Andrea Klyczek, Niagara County Economic Development
Kelly Murphy, Suffolk County IDA
Molly Ryan, Clinton County IDA
Breakout Session: Powering Progress: How Advanced Nuclear Can Fuel Economic Development
Tuscarora Room
Kevin Hale, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Hunter Dare, Nuclear NY
Charles Imohiosen, New York Power Authority
Austin Wheelock, Operation Oswego County
Refreshment Break and Networking
Mohawk Room
Breakout Session: Leading Through Disruption: How NYS Leaders Are Preparing and Adapting For What's Next
Onondaga Room
Conor Eckert, Orange County Partnership
Jeremy Evans, Franklin County Economic Development Corporation
Eric Ennis, City of Syracuse
Moderator: Alex Tranmer, Camoin Associates
Breakout Session: A Second Life: Transforming Remington Arms for New York's Data Future
Tuscarora Room
Ian Hutt, Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
Kristen O'Neill, Turin Management
Tom Seguljic, HRP Associates
Moderator: John Piseck, Herkimer County IDA
Lunch and Plenary Session: Get Your Feet Wet: Exploring New York's Updated Freshwater Wetland Regulations
Oneida Room (lunch buffet served in Mohawk, session begins at 12:30pm in Oneida)
Adam Bosch, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
Conference Concludes
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!
