Program
4:00 PM – Opening Reception
4:30 PM – Trade Forum
“A Discussion of How to Grow Global Trade & Investment Through Diplomacy”
with Brazilian, Finnish, Indian, Nepalese, Mexican, Pakistani General Counsels of NY
5:15 PM – International Trading Partner Awards Honoring:
Brian Teubner of Empire State Development’s Global NY Team
Dr Dana York Scientist and International AI Leader
Captain Jonathan Andrechik NY Commander US Coast Guard
Farrukh Ahsan Asian American Pacific Island Entrepreneur
James Kim Korean American Chamber of the Northeast
5:45 PM – 2026 Lucio Caputo Statesman Award
Presented to: Angelo Vivolo by Marian Pardo
Former honorees include Dr. Joseph Scelsa, Arthur Aidala, and Tony Danza
6:00 PM – Networking Closing Reception
Catered by Turkuaz Restaurant and Breads Bakery
