Join Living Resources and Northern Rivers for a regional conversation on workforce, talent, and inclusion held in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

(Breakfast & Networking: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM)

Duo of the Dunes, 257 Washington Avenue Ext.

Albany, NY

$35 (Breakfast provided)

Join regional business leaders, nonprofit executives, HR professionals, workforce development experts, and community partners for a collaborative workforce discussion.

EVENT SCHEDULE

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, Networking

9:00 – 10:15 AM | Program Begins

Welcome & Why This Conversation Matters

• Elizabeth Martin, CEO, Living Resources
• William Gettman, CEO, Northern Rivers

Brief Reflections from Government Officials

• Senator Patricia Fahy, Chair, NYS Senate Disabilities Committee
• Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara, Chair, NYS Assembly Committee on People with Disabilities

Keynote Conversation

• Maureen O'Brien, President & CEO, NYSID

Executive Panel Discussion: Building An Inclusive Workforce

• Jennifer Massey, Founder and President, Integra HR
• Michael Seereiter, President, NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation
• Brian Williams, Executive Director, Capital Region Workforce Development Board

Q&A

10:15 – 10:30 AM | Closing Remarks, Sponsor Thank You, Wrap Up

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 | 8:30AM - 10:30AM | Duo of the Dunes | 257 Washington Ave Ext Albany, NY 12203