We’re in the middle of more than $60 billion in public and private investment into the World’s Borough, making this county the most dynamic community anywhere in the United States. From airports to casinos, railways to stadiums – and two of the largest rezonings in NYC history – every corner of Queens is set to be transformed over the next decade.
Building Queens is a special half-day conference organized by the Queens Economic Development Corporation designed to bring together the teams behind these projects, government and community leaders, and other stakeholders. Together, we’ll discuss the road ahead, showcase innovative projects, and build a shared vision for the borough – and the city it anchors.
Program in formation.
Conference Program
8:00AM Doors
Networking and Check-in
Opening Session
Introduction and Elected/Government Officials
Confirmed Speakers:
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.
Kathryn Garcia, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Panel: Megaprojects Roundtable
Airports, Casinos, Rezonings, and Infrastructure
Confirmed Speakers:
Moderator: Samantha Maldonado, Senior Reporter - The City Reporter
Suzette Noble, Chief Executive Officer - LaGuardia Gateway Partners
Jennifer O'Sullivan, Chief Operating Officer - New York City FC
Christopher Oh, VP of Finance - Metropolitan Park
Michelle Stoddart, Senior VP of Community Development - Resorts World New York City
Project Showcase
Lightning Round Presentations
Confirmed Speakers:
Panel: How Queens Builds
Labor, Suppliers, M/WBE Participation, Technology
Confirmed Speakers:
Moderator: Laura Rothrock, President - Long Island City Partnership
Albert Odjidja, President & CEO - McKissack & McKissack
David Sands - Local Union No. 3 IBEW
Closing Session
Conclusion and Elected/Government Officials
Confirmed Speakers:
New York City Council Land Use Chair Kevin Riley
Sideya Sherman, Director of the Department of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission