2026 Annual Meeting Agenda

2026 Annual Meeting Agenda


September 23, 2026 - September 25, 2026

Wednesday, September 23  
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Board Investment Committee Meeting **

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Joint Audit & Finance / Executive Committee Meeting **
1:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Registration Open
Conference Center

12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Chamber Meeting
Chamber Executives Only
Expanded Agenda with multiple speakers / NO ZOOM

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting **
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. New Member & Anniversary Member Reception
Private Reception
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

President’s Reception

**Board of Directors Only

 

Thursday, September 24  
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. 5k Run
7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
Networking Lounge & Prize Display
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Welcome

Anniversary Awards Presentation

8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

New York’s Innovation Advantage: Building the Nation’s Quantum and Semiconductor Ecosystem (Part 1)

The growth of the Northeast corridor as an economic driver of semiconductor manufacturing has helped place New York in the forefront as a leader in quantum computing. The evolution of quantum computing will transform society by breaking current digital encryption, speeding up new medicine creation, and solving massive logistics problems. The panel will explore this growth; the unique opportunities associated with quantum computing and how New York will benefit economically.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. New York’s Innovation Advantage: Building the Nation’s Quantum and Semiconductor Ecosystem (Part 2)
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break
Visit the Exhibits

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Federal Elections and Political Update

  • Ashlee Rich Stephenson, Senior Political Strategist [BIO]
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Recreational Activities | Free Time
12:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Golf (18 Holes)
Currently sold out. If you're interested in playing please contact Maribeth Riley

Additional Fee of $160
Box Lunch Included

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sightseeing Cruise
Scenic tour of Lake George aboard The Morgan
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Paint and Sip Activity
Sip on drinks and create your own artwork with instructor guidance

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pickleball
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Dinner

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. Hospitality

 

Friday, September 25  
7:00 a.m. - Noon  Registration
7:30 a.m. - Noon Exhibits Open
Networking Lounge & Prize Display
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.  Breakfast Buffet 
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

President's Report

  • Heather Mulligan [BIO]
    President and CEO
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Annual Meeting of The Business Council Membership

Election of Directors

9:00 - 10:45 a.m. Programming
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.

Refreshment Break
Visit the Exhibits

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Energy Panel

The amendments to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and the ongoing discussion around New York’s energy grid signals a new look at New York’s energy makeup and the next steps in energy post these changes. The panel will explore these changes and discuss what is next in the energy landscape for New York. 

12:00 p.m.  Conclusion / Wrap Up / Grand Prize Drawing 

*Agenda Subject to Change