NY SMART I-CORRIDOR
OPPORTUNITY EXCHANGE October 8 | 8:00 AM -12:30 PM | Rochester, NY
Hear from Micron and Edwards Vacuum, then explore opportunities for suppliers, employers and innovators. Swipe to see what’s on the agenda
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WELCOME & STATE OF THE TECH HUB 8:00-8:15 AM Hear where the NY SMART I-Corridor stands, what the Tech Hub has accomplished and how regional partners are working together. Speakers: Bob Duffy | Greater Rochester Chamber Joseph Stefko | OneROC Chris Zeltmann | Senator Schumer’s office
INDUSTRY UPDATES
8:20-8:40 AM
Hear directly from two companies helping shape New York’s semiconductor industry about their work in the region. Speakers: Dan Papsidero | Edwards Vacuum Joe Nehme | Micron
NSF STELLAR ENGINE UPDATE
8:45-8:55 AM
Learn how the NSF STELLAR Engine builds on the Tech Hub’s work, drawing on Greater Rochester’s optics and photonics strengths to advance research, workforce training and commercialization. Speaker: Sujatha Ramanujan | Luminate
POLICY & ADVOCACY UPDATE
9:00-9:10 AM
Hear about the policy initiatives shaping New York’s semiconductor industry and the opportunities ahead for regional businesses. Speaker: Kate Beale | Greater Rochester Chamber *Break from 9:11-9:25 AM.
MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
9:30-10:30 AM
Learn how businesses can prepare for semiconductor supply chain opportunities and access funding, technical assistance and supplier resources. Stay for Q&A and resource networking. Speakers: Jennifer Flagg | University at Buffalo Ian Gauger | Circle Optics Anna Vulaj | APEX Accelerator Jared Jones | Greater Rochester Enterprise Kathleen Martin | NextCorps
WORKFORCE & TALENT
10:30 -11:30 AM
Explore employer partnerships, hiring resources and training programs designed to help businesses build the workforce they need. Connect with workforce and education partners after the presentation. Speaker: Alexis Vogt | Monroe Community College
COMMERCIALIZATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
11:30 AM-12:10 PM
Discover NY THRIVE Innovation Vouchers, university partnerships and resources that can help bring new technologies to market. Speaker: Yoanna Ferrara | Syracuse University
CLOSING & NETWORKING 12:10–12:30 PM
Hear closing remarks, then continue conversations with Tech Hub partners about the resources and opportunities most relevant to you. Speaker: Bob Duffy | Greater Rochester Chamber