Inside NYC Tech: What Directors Should Know About Emerging Innovation

A dynamic convergence of capital, talent, and breakthrough innovation is reshaping New York City's technology landscape. This panel convenes leading venture capitalists, startup founders, and corporate directors to dissect the current state of the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem and its major implications for public company directors.

The discussion will navigate the resurgence of early-stage venture funding, with a particular focus on high-growth sectors like artificial intelligence, life sciences, cybersecurity, and digital currencies that are defining the next wave of disruption. Panelists will explore how the city's vibrant startup scene serves as a real-time laboratory for emerging technologies, offering invaluable insights into shifting market dynamics and nascent competitive threats.

More than any other tech hub, New York is where emerging technologies find their commercial footing across global industries. This provides a clear roadmap to business value, showing boards how innovations like AI can translate into tangible revenue and efficiency gains. Such insight is vital for modern governance, enabling directors to more effectively scrutinize strategic tech adoption, challenge management on innovation ROI, and provide informed oversight of the risks and rewards inherent in the new, tech-driven business models sprouting from the city.

Dress Code Requirements: Gentleman are required to wear jackets and dress shirts. Ladies are required to wear tailored clothing (suits, dresses, or skirts/tailored pants with dress shirts or sweaters).