NY 2013: Will Your Community Be Competitive?

Change

Define the  forces that are driving  change for businesses in the global economy.

Innovation

Learn what Intelligent Communities around the world are doing to become the preferred location for 21st century businesses. 

Job Creation

Discover what colleges and universities in New York are doing to foster innova-tion and job creation in our regional economies.Learn how corporate leaders are influencing change in their organizations to ensure success in a rapidly evolving and interconnected global economy.
Our speakers
Nick Donofrio, IBM Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology
Charles R. Craig, Corning, Inc. VP, Science and Technology Administration & Operations
Michael Fancher, The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering Director of Economic Outreach
Anthony DiMaso, Verizon Communications Vice President of Strategy and Development  
Robert Bell, Intelligent Community Forum Co-Founder and Executive Director  
Ed Reinfurt, NYSTAR Executive Director
Dan Gundersen, Empire State Development Corporation
Dr. Anthony Collins, Clarkson University President
Jerry Hultin, Polytechnic University President   
Dr. Yacov Shamash, Stony Brook University Vice President for Economic Development and Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences  
Eric Spina, Syracuse University Vice Chancellor and Provost
Allen Paau, Cornell University Vice Provost for Technology Transfer and Economic Development