New York State Innovation Summit 2026

About

A two-day Buffalo gathering hosted by FuzeHub connects startups, manufacturers, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners around emerging technologies and commercialization.

Benefits

• 🎤Expert speakers
  Attendees can expect expert speakers and keynote presentations.
• 🧩Breakout sessions
  Attendees can expect dynamic breakout sessions.
• 🤝Networking
  Attendees can expect networking opportunities with industry leaders.
• 🏛️ Exhibit hall
  An exhibit hall features innovative New York State companies and organizations.
• 📣Exhibit/showcase option
  Businesses can request to exhibit and get in front of industry peers; exhibitor registration is closed for the 2026 Summit.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Summit is positioned for startups, economic developers, established manufacturers, researchers, investors, and ecosystem partners.
• The event is described as serving New York State organizations while also bringing participants from across New York State and beyond.
• Companies seeking to exhibit must submit an exhibitor request; exhibitor registration is closed for the 2026 Summit.

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Target Location

No formal geographic eligibility restriction for attendees is publicly stated. The Summit is described as a multi-day event for New York State organizations and also brings participants from across New York State and beyond.