2026 Industry Leaders Forum - Energy & Telecommunications

Access to consistent and affordable energy is becoming an increasingly important business issue across every industry.

As companies invest in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, data infrastructure, electrification and other emerging technologies, energy demands continue to grow. At the same time, businesses are navigating changing market conditions, infrastructure needs and questions surrounding our region's ability to provide the consistent and affordable energy necessary to support future investment and economic growth.

Join the Buffalo Niagara Partnership's Industry Leaders Forum – Energy & Telecommunications for a timely, interactive discussion examining the state of the energy market and what it means for employers across Buffalo Niagara.

The conversation will be led by Gary Marchiori, President of EnergyMark, and will bring together Industry Leaders Forum members to discuss current market conditions, the factors influencing access to consistent and affordable energy, and how increasing demand from new technologies could impact businesses and economic development throughout our region.

Rather than a traditional presentation, this session will center on group discussion and peer-to-peer dialogue, giving participants the opportunity to share what they are experiencing within their own organizations, ask questions and identify challenges and opportunities that cut across industries.

As Buffalo Niagara works to attract investment, grow existing employers and embrace new technologies, access to consistent and affordable energy will be critical to our region's competitiveness and economic future.

Please join us for networking beginning at 8:00 AM.

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 AM 
Networking & Registration

8:30 – 10:00 AM 
Industry Leaders Forum Discussion