Building the Clean Energy Future
Building the Clean Energy Future
Join key leaders from government, real estate, the tech sector, and workforce training organizations for an engaging discussion on how New York City can develop a skilled workforce to drive the large-scale retrofitting of buildings for energy efficiency and sustainability. As the city accelerates its transition toward greener infrastructure, innovations in technology will play a crucial role in transforming how buildings are designed, retrofitted, and maintained.
This event will explore how public-private collaboration, alongside cutting-edge advancements in energy tech, can be leveraged to equip New Yorkers with the skills needed for high-quality jobs in this sector. By integrating emerging technologies—such as smart energy systems, AI-driven efficiency solutions, and next-generation materials—into workforce training, New York can not only meet the growing demand for sustainable building retrofits but also advance its climate and economic development goals.
Event Details
9:00AM: Doors Open
9:30AM: Welcome
9:35AM: Morning Speaker
Kenneth Adams, President of LaGuardia Community College
10:00AM-11:00AM Panel One: Industry Insights
Moderator Zach Steinberg, SVP of Policy at REBNY
-Lauren Brust Moss, SVP/Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust
-Michael Wolfe, President, Wolfe Realty Services
-Byron Stigge, Director, Level Infrastructure
11:00AM-NOON: Panel Two: Meeting the Workforce Demand
Moderator: Gregory Morris, CEO, NYC Employment and Training Coalition
-Mike Conway of Stacks and Joules
_David Meade, Executive Director, Building Skills NY
-Alex Seki, Associate Director of Green Job Programs, LaGuardia Community College
NOON-1:00PM Networking Lunch
During the event, recent graduates of Stacks + Joules will showcase their green skills, followed by a networking lunch designed to connect industry leaders with training providers.
We are grateful to the Heckscher Foundation for Children for generously sponsoring this event and supporting efforts.