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Industry Leaders Forum - Manufacturing
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (EST)
Description
Industry Leaders Forum – Manufacturing
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 AM
The 2026 Manufacturing Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) convenes professionals leading Western New York’s legacy manufacturing sector alongside those driving emerging, technology-based manufacturing opportunities across the region.
This March’s convening will focus on how manufacturers can connect to new growth pathways created by the federally designated NY SMART I-Corridor — a regional initiative accelerating America’s semiconductor future in Upstate New York.
Participants will explore practical strategies to:
- Prepare for expansion or entry into the semiconductor supply chain
- Leverage regional research assets to develop new technologies
- Access workforce development resources across the corridor
The program will feature insights from key NY SMART I-Corridor partners, followed by facilitated small-group discussions designed to surface opportunities, challenges, and collaborative solutions. Attendees will also receive a detailed Government Affairs update and participate in a focused conversation on energy usage and optimization led by EnergyMark.
The Industry Leaders Forum is an executive-level, invitation-based series hosted by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, designed to foster candid dialogue, share actionable insights, and strengthen connections among leaders shaping Buffalo Niagara’s economic future.
Event Details
Industry Leaders Forum – Manufacturing
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
8:00–10:00 AM
Buffalo Niagara Partnership @ the Cobblestone
79 Perry St., Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Please join us for networking and registration beginning at 8:00 AM.
Agenda
8:00–8:30 AM – Networking & Registration
8:30–10:00 AM – Program
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
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
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