2026 Leadership and Policy Summit
Event Overview
Join us for the 2nd Annual Leadership and Policy Summit on September 29 - 30 in White Plains, New York.
NEW THIS YEAR: The NYSEDC is partnering with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and working in collaboration with the Connecticut Economic Development Association and Choose New Jersey for this exciting policy-shaping event.
As part of the IEDC Centennial Event Series, celebrating 100 years of IEDC leadership in economic development, the Leadership and Policy Summit will gather hundreds of economic development professionals from across New York and the tri-state area to network, foster industry leadership, and help influence policies for 2027 and beyond. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind regional event.
Networking Activities
Stay tuned! Local site visits and tours are being planned for attendees arriving on Monday, September 28th. Get to know the local area and hear from the folks impacting economic development at local, regional, and national levels.
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Registration and Sponsorship
Registration Now Open - Click Here!
Ticket price: $295 per person
(Ticket pricing is inclusive of networking activities, receptions, and meals during the event.)
For sponsorship opportunities or questions about registration, Contact Kate Manley or call 518-426-4058. Click here to process your sponsorship online directly.
Event Location + Hotel Information
This event takes place at the Sonesta White Plains Hotel in Westchester County, New York. Optional networking events on Monday, September 28th will take place off-site and transportation will be provided.
We have secured a room block at the Sonesta for Monday and Tuesday nights. More details and the room block link will be in your event registration email.
Event Agenda
Subject to change. Check back for updates!
Monday, September 28
Stay tuned for optional networking activities and local tours for folks coming into town a day early!
Tuesday, September 29
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration Opens
1:00pm - 1:10pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:10pm - 2:00pm
Plenary Session: TV and Film Industry
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Breakout Sessions
- TV and Film
- Housing
- Life Sciences
3:15pm - 3:30pm
Refreshment Break
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Breakout Sessions
- Data Centers
- Nuclear
- Quantum
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Plenary Session: Energy and Power
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reception and Networking
Wednesday, September 30
8:00am - 8:45am
Breakfast Served
8:45am - 9:30am
Plenary Session: Hearing From NYS Leadership
9:45am - 10:45am
Breakout Sessions
- Tourism
- Net Present Value for IDAs
- Energy Storage
10:45am - 11:00am
Refreshment Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Breakout Sessions
- Economic Development Messaging
- Ports in the Tri-State Region
- Economic Recovery Programs
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
12:45pm - 1:30pm
Lunch Plenary Session: Economic Development Leadership Across the Tri-State
2:00pm
Conference Concludes
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
