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Buffalo Niagara Partnership is launching the second year of the Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) building off of a successful inaugural 2023 program. As always, ILF’s goal is to provide a space for BNP members to strategize for the future success of their business, industry, and the overall economic vitality of Western New York.

In 2024, ILF will drill down into how the application of technology can impact and amplify our specific businesses and Buffalo Niagara’s collective economy. The recent regional tech hub designation, the health of our start-up ecosystem, the complexities of AI and e-commerce are the issues of the moment creating real opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.

The BNP is proud to welcome back the following ILF Strategic Partners to add valuable expertise to our conversations and communications throughout the year:

• Northland Workforce Training Center
• Buffalo Manufacturing Works
• CONEX
• NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association
• UB’s New York Center for Excellence in Material Informatics
• Visit Buffalo Niagara
• Destination Niagara Falls USA
• Tech Buffalo
• The Western New York Chamber Alliance
• The National Federation of Independent Business

We are also excited to welcome these Strategic Partners to ILF for new insights and perspectives:

• New York Independent System Operator
• Big I New York
• The New York Health Plan Association
• The Peace Bridge Authority to Transportation