October 9, 2017, 1pm – 5pm, Columbia University, Manhattan, New York
This session of the summit will highlight a timely discussion about the future opportunities of infrastructure related collaborative development between the US and China.
Confirmed Speakers
Mr. Adriano Espaillat – United States Congressman
Mr. Ydanis Rodriguez – New York City Council Member
Ms. Carmen De La Rosa – New York State Assemblywoman
Ms. Grace Shu – United States Public Health Service Advisor
Welcome Remarks
Mr. Jiang Weimin – President of Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA
Mr. Chen Zhixiong – Chairman of Board of Governors of Chinese / Association for Science and Technology, USA
Forum Chair
Mr. Charles Shen – President of Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA, Greater New York Chapter
Forum Co-Chair
Ms. Lin Fanyu – Vice President of Chinese Association for Science and Technology, USA, Greater New York Chapter
Mr. Xu Changdong – President of Western Returned Scholars / Association Entrepreneur Alliance
Mr. Feniosky Peña-Mora – Former Commissioner of New York City / Department of Design and Construction
Mr. James Salter – Founder of Construction Management & Development, Board Member of Rose Rock Group
Keynote: Developing & Investing in Northern Manhattan
A “Special Focus” session featuring developing and investing in Northern Manhattan, highlighting the Inwood NYC 2017 Action Plan — a groundbreaking opportunity to invest in infrastructure, and to build a community for all. In this session, a group of experts will discuss strategies and success case studies of Public-Private Partnerships for infrastructure investment and transit-oriented development, including the Hudson Yards redevelopments.
Panel: Public-Private Partnerships – Developing & Investing in Infrastructure
In this session, a group of leaders in real estate development and investment as well as cultural organizations will come together to strategize about inclusive development approaches to support affordable housing, foster art, technology