​As residents of the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Region, we are all their customers - some of us depend on several of their services every day. Learn about how innovation and AI are transforming the railways, roads, bridges, airports, and tunnels that drive the region’s economy through the efficient movement of people and goods. 

​Mike Pell, Envisioneer at Microsoft and the Inventor of the PDF, and Prachi Kasodhan, Enterprise CTO, Financial Services at Microsoft, will set the stage by sharing their incredible journeys through innovation and AI.

​Next, a panel, moderated by Minerva Tantoco, Interim CEO of the New York Hall of Science, featuring our very own ‘Titans of Transportation’, Rob Galvin, CTO of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Lookman Fazal, CTO of NJ Transit, and Rafail Portnoy, CTO of the MTA, will explore timely topics like: 

• ​Autonomous travel 

• ​Net-zero operations 

• ​Ubiquitous connectivity 

• ​Safety and cybersecurity 

• ​Future tech: what's coming in 5-10 years

​Food, drinks, and ample opportunities for networking will be provided.

​Thank you to Microsoft for hosting us!

​Get your tickets now as space is limited! Please consider paying more than the minimum ticket price - any additional amount will be donated to a worthy charity.

​About SIM NY Metro

​SIM NY Metro is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization for senior technology leaders. Our events are among the many benefits that we offer to our members; and event ticket sales help us fund our operations and our outreach initiatives to inspire and elevate the next generation of technology leaders.

​About i.Will

​i.WILL (Inspiring Women Igniting Leadership & Learning): is a women's networking forum in NYC, Minnesota and NJ focusing on mentoring, advancing and supporting women in their careers. i.WILL is open to all women from all industries. For more information, contact Andrea Markstrom , Founder of i.WILL. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamarkstrom/

​Health and Safety Policy

​SIM NY Metro is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for our community.

​Please be mindful that some members of our community, their family, or their friends may have health conditions that put them at increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19, flu, common colds, and other contagious illnesses.

​In the interest of creating a more inclusive environment, please stay home if:

• ​You are sick or have symptoms of a contagious illness (such as fever, a sore throat, chills, cough, shortness of breath, congestion, nausea, or vomiting).

• ​You have been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by a health care provider or public health official.

• ​You are recovering from a contagious illness and may still be contagious.

​Don't worry: there will be more opportunities to meet in person and you can contact us to request a refund.

​Photography Policy

​We like to capture the story of our events in pictures and videos, both to share within our community as well as to help promote SIM NY Metro to other qualified members.

​By purchasing a ticket, you grant SIM NY Metro permission to use your likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.

​All photos will become the property of SIM NY Metro; and SIM NY Metro may edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose without your additional approval.

​Refund Policy

​No refunds except under the circumstances described under Health and Safety Policy, above.