Empire Clean Cities 17th Annual Stakeholder Meeting
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 07:30 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Flushing Meadows Corona Park by the Unisphere | New York, NY
About this Event
The Empire Clean Cities 17th Annual Stakeholder Meeting brings together industry leaders for a morning of networking and discussion on the latest advances in clean transportation. Our Annual Stakeholder Meeting will feature a light breakfast networking hour, panel discussions, updates on local initiatives and funding opportunities, and more.
The event is held in conjunction with the , which gives you a firsthand look at vehicles and equipment using alternative fuels and reducing emissions in the tristate area. The NYC Vehicle and Equipment Show will continue until 2 pm, and all attendees are encouraged to visit exhibitor booths around the Unisphere.
Agenda
π: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast & Networking Hour
π: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Welcome from Joy Gardner, Executive Director, Empire Clean Cities
π: 08:40 AM - 08:50 AM
Opening Remarks from Shameka Overton, Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC DCAS
π: 08:50 AM - 09:20 AM
Leading by Example: Public Fleets Driving Climate Action
Info: New York City, Keith Kerman, Deputy Commissioner, Fleet Management and Chief Fleet Officer, NYC DCAS
Los Angeles County, Quintin Haynes. Chief Deputy Director, Los Angeles County Internal Services Department
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Lauren Filler, Zero Emission Vehicle Lead, Port Authority Office of Sustainability
π: 09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
NYC Warehouse Indirect Source Rule: An Innovative Approach to Reducing Air Pol
Info: Jack Symington, Director, City Climate Innovation, LACI | Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
Alyssa Wiegers, Project and Outreach Coordinator, Living Streets and Public Spaces, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice
Minji Ham, Strategic Policy Analyst, New York City Department of Environmental Protection
π: 09:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Panel 1: Delivering Change β The Future of Last-Mile Delivery in NYC
Info: MODERATOR: Lauren Kesner OβBrien, Policy and Partnerships Manager, ECCSusan McSherry, Director. Alternative Fuel Programs, NYC DOT; ECC Board President
Dana Hopkins, Eastern Regional General Manager, Harbinger Motors
Benjamin A. Kriegler, Vice President β Business Development Eastern Region, Sprocket Power
Vinny Riscica, Section Manager, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Infrastructure Program, Con Edison
π: 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Panel 2: Diversifying Decarbonization β Exploring Advanced Transportation Sol.
Info: MODERATOR: Steven Levy, Managing Director, Sprague Energy Panelist: Henry Roldan Espinoza, Senior Project Manager and Hydrogen Subject Matter Expert, KTC Matthew Austin, Director of Business Development, Viatec Russ Kadirov, CFO/Co-Head, Woodhollow Energy Partners
π: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
ECC Awards & Closing Remarks
π: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Please continue to enjoy the NYC Vehicle & Equipment Show through 2:00 PM
Where is it happening?
Flushing Meadows Corona Park by the Unisphere, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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