The NYC Brownfield Partnership's Innovative Development Summit is a premier, day-long annual event that brings together leaders in sustainable redevelopment, environmental justice, and brownfield innovation. The Summit offers a unique platform for professionals across public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share pioneering strategies and successful case studies that have transformed contaminated and underutilized land into thriving, resilient communities.

This Summit is designed for environmental consultants, developers, government agencies, attorneys, community advocates, other professionals interested, and committed to sustainable urban redevelopment. Attendees will gain insight into the latest policy developments, funding opportunities, and technical advances shaping the future of brownfield redevelopment in New York City and beyond.

Event Highlights:

• Interactive Panels on cutting-edge remediation technologies and equitable redevelopment
• Spotlight Presentations from experts on NYC communities turning brownfields into community assets
• Learning Opportunities focused on real-world applications, policy navigation, and technical solutions
• Continuing Education Credits available for New York Professional Engineers and Professional Geologists
• Networking Opportunities with industry experts, government representatives, and local leaders

Planning Committee

We are proud to recognize the dedicated members of our planning committee who bring vision, expertise, and leadership to this program:

George C.D. Duke, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Elizabeth Burgess, Project Engineer, Langan
Ezgi Karayel, Founder and Principal, Vektor Consultants
Michael Bogin, Partner, Sive Paget & Riesel
Victoria Whelan, Vice President and Associate Principal, GZA