As part of the Local Content Summit event series, the Maritime, Ports and Supply Chain Breakfast brings together government, industry, and community leaders to examine how local content requirements are reshaping competitiveness, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. The session highlights opportunities across the maritime, ports, and supply chain sectors to expand local economic participation, strengthen supplier networks, and build workforce capacity. Participants will hear from industry experts, join focused discussions, and form partnerships that drive measurable local impact and regional economic development.

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8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Check‑In

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9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Breakfast & Arrival Networking

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9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Framing the morning around:

• Why we are here: Local Content within the Maritime and Ports industry
• Presenting partners: Promatech and Condos Construction
• Host partner: WindScape

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9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Breakout Sessions (30 Minutes Each / Rotate)

Group A: Supply Chain & Supplier Development

• Compliance, Risk and Trust: Supply Chain Assesment
• ort procurement pathways
• Vendor qualification and compliance
• Local supplier integration into maritime and logistics projects

Group B: Workforce Development

• Complince, Risk and Trust: Workforce Assessment
• Maritime and logistics workforce pipelines
• Training, apprenticeships, and credentialing
• Union and non‑union workforce strategies

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Featured Speakers & Sector Insights

• $300 Million NYSERDA RFP
• Brooklyn Marine Terminal
• North Shore Development | Staten Island
• Workforce pathways with Soulful Synergy
• Community benefit and compliance experts
• Maritime Ports Infrastructure Development Survey

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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Networking & Partner Engagement

Open networking across suppliers, workforce partners, port authorities, community organizations, and project owners.
Ideal for:

• Supplier–buyer matchmaking
• Workforce partnership development
• Community benefit alignment
• Regional collaboration

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Who Should Attend
This session is designed for cross-sector leaders shaping the future of supply chain development and compliance:

• Project Owners and Developers
• Government Officials and Public Agencies
• Contractors, Engineers, and Logistics Providers
• Small and Local Businesses
• Workforce and Training Providers
• Institutional and Private Investors
• Community and Nonprofit Leaders

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