Amazon BEN NY Metro presents
Partnership for Progress 2026
A two-day, invitation-only convening on partnership, investment, innovation and inclusive economic progress.
By invitation only. Advance registration is required for building access.
About the event
A high-level convening
Partnership for Progress is a two-day, high-level convening focused on partnership, investment, innovation and inclusive economic progress. It brings together Amazonians, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, technology experts, creators and leaders in film, music and streaming, and community stakeholders. Through keynote conversations, expert panels and networking, the program examines how technology and artificial intelligence, capital access, health equity and the cultural and creative industries can expand opportunity.
Participation is by invitation only. These discussions are internal and closed to the general public, creating space for candid exchanges, important connections and focused dialogue.
“How can we turn shared drive into practical partnerships, investment and lasting opportunity?”
Two days at a glance
The program
Day One — Thursday, October 29
Technology, Enterprise and Storytelling
Practical and responsible AI adoption; building wealth, enterprise and access to capital; AI and the future of storytelling; music and streaming.
See the scheduleDay Two — Friday, October 30
Health, Enterprise, Fashion and Entertainment
Health equity and community wellbeing; leadership spotlight; Caribbean and African designers; music and entertainment.
See the scheduleAbout Amazon BEN NY Metro
BEN is one of Amazon's employee-led affinity groups, with a mission to recruit, retain and empower Black employees while championing inclusion and belonging across the company. Its New York chapter, BEN NY Metro, hosts invitation-only programs on leadership development, career growth, entrepreneurship and community partnership for Amazonians and the wider business community.