As the largest regional chamber of commerce in WNY, we bring approximately 4,500 people together each year via an unprecedented number of events, meetings, and workshops. Designed to facilitate networking opportunities, encourage business development, support professional development, and drive business advocacy, there is a BNP event for every member of your organization.
Industry Leaders Forum - Healthcare & Human Services
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
Gain executive-level insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare – and how Western New York organizations can align their advocacy for greater impact.
Hear directly from one of the region’s leading healthcare executives on the most pressing issues facing the sector today. Walk away with a clearer understanding of where the industry is headed, how policy is evolving and how your organization can be part of a more unified voice.
What you’ll learn
- A candid look at the current challenges and emerging opportunities in healthcare
- Insight into how Western New York organizations can better align advocacy efforts
- Peer-driven small group discussions to share perspectives and identify common priorities
- A Government Affairs update from the Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Program overview
- Networking: 8-8:30 a.m.
- Program: 8:30-10 a.m.
This Industry Leaders Forum begins with networking, followed by keynote remarks from Thomas J. Quatroche, Jr., PhD, CEO of ECMC Corporation and incoming President & CEO of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS).
The program will also include a Government Affairs update from the BNP, providing context on policy developments impacting the sector. Attendees will then break into small group discussions to exchange ideas, identify shared challenges and explore opportunities for collective advocacy.
Event details
Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 8-10 a.m.
Location: BNP @ the Cobblestone (79 Perry St. Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14203)
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.
The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies. Interested in learning more about ILF membership? Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org
79 Perry St. Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203 United States
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).