ENR New York/New Jersey Infrastructure Forum Spotlights Billions in Capital Projects and Leaders Driving Them NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / Engineering News-Record (ENR) will host the 2026 New York/New Jersey Infrastructure Forum on Sept. 14 in Manhattan, bringing together public officials, infrastructure owners and industry leaders who are shaping the future of transportation, aviation, energy, housing and resilience project development across the region and Northeast.Attendees at this premier East Coast infrastructure event, at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, will hear directly from leaders overseeing billions of dollars in current and future capital investment while gaining insight into procurement strategies, project pipelines and funding priorities.Agenda HighlightsThroughout the day, the Forum will unpack critical details on developing infrastructure program procurements, schedules and issues-and allow interactions with key decisionmakers and industry peers at networking sessions.Presenting agencies include:Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityPort Authority of New York & New JerseyNew York City Mayor's OfficeNJ TRANSITNew York Power AuthorityNew York City Housing AuthorityGateway Development CommissionNew Jersey Dept. of Environmental ProtectionThe New Terminal One at JFK AirportU.S. Army Corps of EngineersConnecticut Municipal Development AuthorityPennsylvania Governor's OfficeVirginia Dept. of Transportation Featured speakers include:Kathryn Garcia, Executive Director, The Port Authority of New York & New JerseySteven Plate, Chief, Major Capital Projects, The Port Authority of New York & New JerseyJulia Kerson, Deputy Mayor for Operations, City of New YorkKris Kolluri, President & CEO, NJ TRANSITTodd Josifovski, Senior VP, Nuclear Energy Development, New York Power AuthorityPalmina Whelan, Capital Program Director, New Terminal One at JFKJim Heitmann, Chief Operating Officer, The Port Authority of New York and New JerseyTom Wright, President and CEO, Regional Plan AssociationCol. Eric Swenson, Commander & NY District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of EngineersKey projects and issues include:Building the next-generation Port Authority of NY/NJ bus terminalPushing the Gateway Hudson Tunnel program forwardAdvancing nuclear energy expansion in NY and NJPlanning for efficient regional transportationDeveloping affordable housing as infrastructureUpgrading region airports to meet today's standardsNJ's plan for streamlining permittingExpanding regional capital investment strategies for future needs"Despite economic and political uncertainties, billions of dollars in critical infrastructure projects need to move forward to continue Northeast region growth and economic drive for the nation," says Scott Blair, ENR editor-in-chief. "This daylong event will enable attendees to find and share creative solutions for effective infrastructure development and gain winning strategies in a dynamic landscape."The forum is designed for contractors, engineers, architects, owners, subcontractors, consultants, MWSBEs, technology providers and public agencies who need to stay ahead of upcoming infrastructure opportunities while building relationships with decision-makers shaping the region's future. Sponsors for the event include Jacobs, Parsons, Armand Corp., Bravo Inc., Paco Group, Atkore, Concrete Washout Systems NJ/NY/PA, Dewberry, Entech, Brickeye and Studio 5 Partnership.For registration information and the complete agenda, visit www.enr.com/infrastructure-forum.About ENREngineering News-Record (ENR) is the trusted authority for engineering and construction professionals-delivering news, analysis and events that connect the industry with the projects, people and innovations shaping the built environment.More InformationFor partnership opportunities or inquiries about NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum, please contact:Andrea PinyanEvent Manager, NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum248‑550‑4044 pinyana@bnpmedia.comSOURCE: Engineering News-RecordView the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
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ENR New York/New Jersey Infrastructure Forum Spotlights Billions in Capital Projects and Leaders Driving Them NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2026 / Engineering News-Record (ENR) will host the 2026 New York/New Jersey Infrastructure Forum on Sept. 14 in Manhattan, bringing together public officials, infrastructure owners and industry leaders who are shaping the future of transportation, aviation, energy, housing and resilience project development across the region and Northeast.Attendees at this premier East Coast infrastructure event, at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers, will hear directly from leaders overseeing billions of dollars in current and future capital investment while gaining insight into procurement strategies, project pipelines and funding priorities.Agenda HighlightsThroughout the day, the Forum will unpack critical details on developing infrastructure program procurements, schedules and issues-and allow interactions with key decisionmakers and industry peers at networking sessions.Presenting agencies include:Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityPort Authority of New York & New JerseyNew York City Mayor's OfficeNJ TRANSITNew York Power AuthorityNew York City Housing AuthorityGateway Development CommissionNew Jersey Dept. of Environmental ProtectionThe New Terminal One at JFK AirportU.S. Army Corps of EngineersConnecticut Municipal Development AuthorityPennsylvania Governor's OfficeVirginia Dept. of Transportation Featured speakers include:Kathryn Garcia, Executive Director, The Port Authority of New York & New JerseySteven Plate, Chief, Major Capital Projects, The Port Authority of New York & New JerseyJulia Kerson, Deputy Mayor for Operations, City of New YorkKris Kolluri, President & CEO, NJ TRANSITTodd Josifovski, Senior VP, Nuclear Energy Development, New York Power AuthorityPalmina Whelan, Capital Program Director, New Terminal One at JFKJim Heitmann, Chief Operating Officer, The Port Authority of New York and New JerseyTom Wright, President and CEO, Regional Plan AssociationCol. Eric Swenson, Commander & NY District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of EngineersKey projects and issues include:Building the next-generation Port Authority of NY/NJ bus terminalPushing the Gateway Hudson Tunnel program forwardAdvancing nuclear energy expansion in NY and NJPlanning for efficient regional transportationDeveloping affordable housing as infrastructureUpgrading region airports to meet today's standardsNJ's plan for streamlining permittingExpanding regional capital investment strategies for future needs"Despite economic and political uncertainties, billions of dollars in critical infrastructure projects need to move forward to continue Northeast region growth and economic drive for the nation," says Scott Blair, ENR editor-in-chief. "This daylong event will enable attendees to find and share creative solutions for effective infrastructure development and gain winning strategies in a dynamic landscape."The forum is designed for contractors, engineers, architects, owners, subcontractors, consultants, MWSBEs, technology providers and public agencies who need to stay ahead of upcoming infrastructure opportunities while building relationships with decision-makers shaping the region's future. Sponsors for the event include Jacobs, Parsons, Armand Corp., Bravo Inc., Paco Group, Atkore, Concrete Washout Systems NJ/NY/PA, Dewberry, Entech, Brickeye and Studio 5 Partnership.For registration information and the complete agenda, visit www.enr.com/infrastructure-forum.About ENREngineering News-Record (ENR) is the trusted authority for engineering and construction professionals-delivering news, analysis and events that connect the industry with the projects, people and innovations shaping the built environment.More InformationFor partnership opportunities or inquiries about NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum, please contact:Andrea PinyanEvent Manager, NY/NJ Infrastructure Forum248‑550‑4044 pinyana@bnpmedia.comSOURCE: Engineering News-RecordView the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
