2026 GAC Planning Session


December 10, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Renaissance Albany Hotel

Registration Closed

ABOUT

Our 2026 Government Affairs Planning session will be Wednesday, December 10 at the Renaissance Albany Hotel. A key date in our annual advocacy cycle, we will be focusing on key legislative issues of interest for business, as well as the political atmosphere in Albany.

Staff Contact: Paul Zuber

AGENDA

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
11:00 a.m.

Registration Open

11:45 a.m. 

Buffet Lunch 

12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Welcome

  • Heather Mulligan, President & CEO [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
  • Paul Zuber, Executive Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Program

Remarks

  • Philip Fields, Secretary, Ways and Means Committee [BIO]
    New York State Assembly

A Look at the NYS Attorney General’s Legislative Agenda

  • Jarret Hova, Senior Advisor [BIO]
    New York State Office of the Attorney General
  • Giovanni Ramirez Warren, Director, Legislative Affairs [BIO]
    New York State Office of the Attorney General

Campaign Trends and the Road to the Gubernatorial & Midterm Elections

  • Bradley Honan, Chief Executive Officer & President [BIO]
    Honan Strategy Group

BCNYS Government Affairs Staff Updates

Agenda subject to change
As of December 4, 2025

REGISTRATION

Before 12/3/25 After 12/3/25
Business Council Member $109 $129

Registration Closed

Cancellation & Refund Policy:  You may cancel your registration up to seven days prior to the event. You will be refunded, less a $20 processing fee. Cancellations received after December 02, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund. The Business Council encourages you to send a substitute in your place if you cannot attend.

*This event will be held in person. If you cannot join us in person, you may register to participate virtually. Please be sure to let us know you're attending by Zoom when registering.

 

The Renaissance Albany Hotel

144 State Street
Albany, NY 12207

Directions and Parking Information
Directions to Renaissance Albany Hotel can be found by clicking here. Discounted self-parking is available in the hotel garage for $14 per car, per day. Individual parkers are responsible for all their own charges. To take advantage of the discount, attendees should go to the hotel reception desk, prior to departure, to pay the fee and have their ticket validated.