Virtual Rebuilding New York Summit

1:00PM

Welcome and Introduction By Emcee Ralph Ortega, Editor-in-Chief, City & State NY

1:05PM

Keynote Speaker

Rachel Loeb, President, NYC Economic Development Corporation with Introduction By: Ralph Bumbuca, NYC Market President, TD Bank

1:25PM

Design & Construction in a Post-Pandemic Era

The pandemic has given New York time to reflect on previous practices in all industries including effectively addressing New York’s building needs. Our industry experts will provide information related to the planning for what NYC’s next administration should focus on including new health and safety challenges, security, management of assets for capital and public-private projects currently slated, affordable/housing policies, etc. They will also discuss tools for building innovative urban solutions to improve New York using MWBEs and other public projects.

Sharon Lee, Ichor Strategies & Former Queens Borough President (moderator)
Commissioner Jamie Torres-Springer, NYC DDC
State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Chair, Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee
Greg Russ, Chair & CEO, New York City Housing Authority
Tom Scerbo, AIA, Senior Vice President & Metro New York Executive, AECOM
Spencer Orkus, Managing Director, Affordable Housing, L+M Partners
Michael Sutton, P.E., CEO, Infrastructure Engineering Inc. PC

2:20PM

Rethinking New York’s Transportation Systems

New York is taking steps to meet its growing transportation infrastructure needs. The city is revamping its bus, subway and commuter train network, undergoing massive airport modernization projects including ingress and egress, increasing ferry routes, and expanding bike sharing options to the outer boroughs. Albany has also passed congestion pricing, although the details are still to be determined, and legalized e-bikes and e-scooters. In addition, major initiatives like the Gateway Program have faced resistance from the federal government. Which of these top transportation projects are being prioritized and where are the opportunities for contractors? What can we expect in terms of transportation changes and new initiatives that make commuting easier? Panelists will discuss the role technology is playing in modernizing these systems, improving the passenger experience and easing service interruptions during construction.

Katie Schwab Managing Director, Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (moderator)
Phillip Eng President, Long Island Railroad
New York City Council Member Ydanis Rodríguez Chair, Transportation Committee
Mike Finley CEO, Boingo Wireless
Veronica Smith Ichor Strategies
Paul Suhey COO & Co-Founder, Revel
Jerry Jannetti SVP, WSP

3:15PM

Technology & Innovations in NY Construction, Development & the Workforce

New York is always in a state of constant rebuilding. How can new technologies, practices and other developments be harnessed to improve efficiency, health & safety, sustainability, and outcomes for the evolution of NY? What jobs are most needed in construction with the onset of new innovations and how do the new health and safety training requirements impact the workforce? What new technologies are on the horizon? How are companies working with their public officials and labor unions to make communities aware of these new job opportunities and what role does MWBEs play in this?

Lorna Stark Partner, National Leader for Government and Public Sector, KPMG (moderator)
RoAnn M. Destito Commissioner, New York State Office of General Services
Marc Wollemborg Executive Director- Project Management Office, New York City Department Of Buildings
Michael Garner, MBA Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Suri Kasirer President, Kasirer