The city of the future is under construction in Queens

Major Development and Investment Conference
September 15, 2026
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We’re in the middle of more than $62 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.

Doors open at 7:30AM, program begins at 8:30AM and runs until 1:00PM.

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Conference Program

7:30AM 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
Vincent Evola, Senior Vice President Operations - Skanska USA Civil
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

Coffee and Networking

Location

The Brewster LIC Conference Center

27-01 Queens Plaza N, Long Island City, NY 11101

$62,000,000,000+
Recent and planned public and private investment in Queens
2
Brand New Airports
2
New Casino Resorts
284
Recently Rezoned Blocks
1st
Soccer Stadium in NYC
3
New Film and TV Studios
180
Acres at Sunnyside Yard
5
New Planned Subway Stops
38,000
New Homes in Development

Sponsors

Gold
Silver
Bronze
Media

Limited sponsorship opportunities still available.
Please contact QEDC Executive Director Ben Guttmann for more information.

Sponsorship Info
A program of the Queens Economic Development Corporation