NY Workforce Connect is a strategic summit designed specifically for the unique challenges and opportunities facing Upstate New York’s workforce development ecosystem. The one-day conference presented by Business Matters by syracuse.com takes place on May 19, 2026, will be held in Syracuse, N.Y. a nd is an opportunity for those working in the workforce development space, or supporting industries to break down silos, foster collaboration, and shape the future of our region. The event will bring together education, government, nonprofit, and industry leaders for a day of impactful learning and powerful networking. Topics covered include building a talent ecosystem, apprenticeship, scaling success from classroom to career, leveraging data to reach new audiences, fair chance hiring, upskilling and retention strategies, and more. An open QA forum will also be available for attendees to engage directly with workforce development leaders to get questions answered in real time during each session. ...read more read less