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2024 Industry Leader Forum - Energy & Telecommunications
Thursday, April 11, 2024 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum
Sustainable Tech: The future of service reliability in energy and telecommunications
How will emerging technologies impact service delivery in the energy and telecommunication sectors?
How will your sectors balance reliability with changing government policies?
On April 11th, BNP’s Energy & Telecommunications Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) convenes business leaders to discuss how your sectors can use new technologies to support system reliability and overall competitiveness in changing markets. We will be joined by Kevin Lanahan, VP of External Affairs and Corporate Communications at New York Independent System Operator, for a discussion on how to best plan for the power grid of the future.
The group will then have a conversation on energy affordability and reliability post New York State Climate Leadership and Community Protect Act (CLCPA) as well as the future of energy and telecommunications regulations.
The BNP will also provide a government advocacy update on the issues that impact energy and telecommunications companies on a daily basis.
Industry Leader Forum - Energy & Telecommunications
Thursday, April 11
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Offices (Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Bldg.)
257 West Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Please join us for a networking session starting at 8 am.
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
Take your seat at the table
The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies.
Please contact Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org for more information.
To become a member of BNP and participate in ILF, click here.
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
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SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
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