Startup Tech Valley
2026-03-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
Join us for Startup Tech Valley at UAlbany ETEC Building in Albany, NY on Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. SUTV is Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup Tech Valley is a meetup for the entrepreneurship community in the Capital Region. Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

If you’re interested in pitching, you can apply here.
If you’re interested in sponsoring, you can reach out here.

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Knowledge @ Noon: Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing: Enhancing ERP Systems for Smarter Operations
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Join this free Knowledge @ Noon webinar Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing: Enhancing ERP Systems for Smarter Operations to explore how intelligent automation and ERP integrations are reshaping operations within manufacturing organizations.
We’ll examine how intelligent document processing solutions, like Quidi, can be applied within supply chain transactions to reduce manual effort, improve data visibility, and surface valuable insights related to parts, materials, and sourcing trends. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how automation can support more efficient workflows and more informed decision-making.
Designed with manufacturing environments in mind, this session will walk through practical examples of how ERP systems can be enhanced through thoughtful integration strategies. The focus will be on operational improvement, measurable impact, and how teams can shift time away from repetitive tasks toward higher-value work.
Shayne Pendergast, Solutions Architect at Garnet River, will share real-world use cases and lessons learned from implementing intelligent automation within ERP ecosystems, along with considerations for organizations evaluating similar initiatives.

Shayne’s Bio:
Shayne is Garnet River’s Solutions Architect, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and scalability of the Quidi suite across manufacturing and distribution industries and leading a team of skilled professionals who drive innovation in applications which automate strategies that deliver client value. Shayne joined Garnet River in 2020, spearheading numerous RPA projects and collaborating across Garnet River’s practice groups to integrate RPA initiatives with broader business objectives to grow and maintain what is now the product division.

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Startup Tech Valley - NYBPC Student Pitches
2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup Tech Valley is a meetup for the Capital Region entrepreneurship community. Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. This month’s Startup Tech Valley will feature student entrepreneurs competing in the New York Business Plan Competition. Come meet the students, give them feedback as they launch their companies, and cheer on the next generation of innovators.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

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Startup Tech Valley
2026-05-14 17:30 - 20:00 | miSci, 15 Museum Drive, Schenectady, NY, 12308
Startup Tech Valley is Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup Tech Valley is a meetup for the entrepreneurship community in the Capital Region. Attendees include entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, mentors, students, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

REGISTER TO ATTEND
If you’re interested in pitching, you can apply here.
If you’re interested in sponsoring, you can reach out here.

Port of Albany-Rensselaer Maritime Summit
2026-05-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Port of Albany-Rensselaer | Maritime Summit
Albany Capital Center | 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207 | Registration and refreshments begin at 8:30am
The program will include internationally renowned Port and Transportation leaders and speakers.
For more information: Call or email Penny Vavura at 518-463-8763 or pvavura@portofalbany.us

Apprenticeships, SUNY Training Funds and You: An Employer Roundtable
2026-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York, 12180
Partners in the Automotive, Computer Support, HVAC and Welding sectors are encouraged to attend this upcoming roundtable discussion on the value of Registered Apprenticeship Programs and the role they an play in strengthening your workforce. As many companies continue to face skilled labor shortages, Registered Apprenticeship Programs offer a proven pathway to develop talent, build a reliable pipeline of skilled workers, and retain employees for the long term. This roundtable will provide an opportunity to learn how apprenticeships can be tailored to meet the needs of your company, hear from experts and peers who have successfully implemented these programs, and discuss available resources that can help offset training costs. Whether your company is exploring apprenticeships for the first time or looking to expand existing workforce development efforts, this conversation will offer practical insights to support your business and the future of our region’s manufacturing sector.
Location: Hudson Valley Community College Bulmer Telecommunications Center | 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy NY
No cost to attend, however please RSVP:

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This event is being sponsored by SUNY Apprenticeship Programs, New York State Department of Labor, Center for Economic Growth, Capital Region Workforce Development Board, and Hudson Valley Community College.

28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame
2026-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf. Rd., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
The 28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame is proudly presented by Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York and the Center for Economic Growth. Please join our hosts Mark Eagan, President & CEO, Center for Economic Growth, and Christine Horne, President, Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, as we celebrate our inductees. This event starts at 5:00 pm with a Cocktail Reception, followed by dinner seating at 5:50 pm. Dress is business attire. All proceeds benefit the mission of Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York.
28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame Inductees
Induction into the Capital Region Business Hall of Fame is a preeminent business leadership award. As such, those chosen to receive the award must not only meet the high standards established for the honor but should themselves be a sign of the quality of the award. The honorees will be part of an illustrious group who have exemplified business and entrepreneurial leadership and demonstrate a deep commitment and dedication to our community.
Please join us in celebrating the induction of three outstanding individuals at the 28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame:

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