Program
Two days of focused dialogue
Day One — Thursday, October 29, 2026
Technology, Enterprise and Storytelling
- 9:30–10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Check in and connect with fellow attendees.
- 10:00–10:10 AM
Host welcome
Amazon BEN NY Metro
- 10:10–10:25 AM
Opening address
Big ideas and shared ambition, turning partnership into progress.
- 10:25–11:10 AM
Morning Session 1: Closing Economic Gaps Through Technology & AI
Practical, responsible AI adoption that expands opportunity.
- 11:10–11:55 AM
Morning Session 2: Building Wealth, Enterprise & Access to Capital
A fireside conversation on business growth and financial opportunity.
- 11:55 AM–12:45 PM
Networking Lunch & Partner Spotlight
Connect over lunch and discover partner resources.
- 12:45–2:15 PM
Afternoon Session 1: AI and the Future of Storytelling, Books, Music and Streaming
Creative ownership and opportunity in an AI-driven world.
- 2:15–3:15 PM
Afternoon Session 2: Music and Streaming
Creators, Twitch and Prime Video: building audiences and opportunity.
- 3:15–3:30 PM
Day One Close and Call to Action
Key takeaways and next steps for collaboration.
- 3:30–4:00 PM
Networking
Continue conversations with speakers and fellow attendees.
Day Two — Friday, October 30, 2026
Health, Enterprise, Fashion and Entertainment
- 10:30–11:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Check in and connect before the program begins.
- 11:00–11:10 AM
Day Two Welcome
A welcome back and a look at the day ahead.
- 11:10 AM–12:00 PM
Morning Session 1: Health Equity & Community Wellbeing
Expanding access to care and strengthening community health.
- 12:00–12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
Connect over a meal catered by a social-purpose enterprise.
- 12:45–1:30 PM
Afternoon Session 1: Fireside Chat: Building Enterprise & Influence
Lessons in purposeful leadership, business growth and lasting influence.
- 1:30–2:15 PM
Afternoon Session 2: Fashion Segment: Hispanic, Caribbean and African Designers
Culture, creativity and new possibilities through AI and technology.
- 2:15–3:15 PM
Afternoon Session 3: Community Showcase
Meet community organizations and explore ways to support their work.
- 3:15–3:30 PM
Closing and thank-you
Celebrating shared progress with speakers, attendees, and Amazon BEN NY Metro hosts and partners.
- 3:30–4:00 PM
Networking
Exchange contacts and explore future collaborations.
- 9:30–10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
Check in and connect with fellow attendees.
- 10:00–10:10 AM
Host welcome
Amazon BEN NY Metro
- 10:10–10:25 AM
Opening address
Big ideas and shared ambition, turning partnership into progress.
- 10:25–11:10 AM
Morning Session 1: Closing Economic Gaps Through Technology & AI
Practical, responsible AI adoption that expands opportunity.
- 11:10–11:55 AM
Morning Session 2: Building Wealth, Enterprise & Access to Capital
A fireside conversation on business growth and financial opportunity.
- 11:55 AM–12:45 PM
Networking Lunch & Partner Spotlight
Connect over lunch and discover partner resources.
- 12:45–2:15 PM
Afternoon Session 1: AI and the Future of Storytelling, Books, Music and Streaming
Creative ownership and opportunity in an AI-driven world.
- 2:15–3:15 PM
Afternoon Session 2: Music and Streaming
Creators, Twitch and Prime Video: building audiences and opportunity.
- 3:15–3:30 PM
Day One Close and Call to Action
Key takeaways and next steps for collaboration.
- 3:30–4:00 PM
Networking
Continue conversations with speakers and fellow attendees.
Program subject to change. Panel discussions include a featured contribution, a moderated discussion and audience Q&A.
Partnership for Progress 2026
Program partners
Hosted by Amazon BEN NY Metro, with appreciation for our program partners.
Carib News Community Foundation Inc.
Hamlet Consulting Group (HCG)
The IBB Global Group
Thank you to the Amazon BEN NY Metro hosts and partners who make Partnership for Progress possible. Together, we celebrate connection, collaboration and inclusive economic progress.
