2026 NYSEDC Economic Development Conference

The 2026 NYSEDC Economic Development Conference focuses on economic development education, professional development, and networking for NYSEDC members. The conference addresses the New York State budget outlook and its impact on the state’s economic development initiatives. Key topics include manufacturing technologies, cross-regional collaboration for workforce development, tourism, and infrastructure investment, innovative site power solutions, and the impact of federal economic development initiatives on New York. Sessions will also explore regional innovation through Centers of Advanced Technology (CATs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs), New York’s economic development budget proposals, Opportunity Zones, the future of quantum technology, and aligning the state’s energy system with economic growth. The event features an analysis of New York State’s fiscal health and discussions on the state’s economic blueprint and budget priorities, including legislative landscapes and initiatives like the "Let Them Build" agenda for housing and infrastructure.