John Maeda, one of the world's preeminent interdisciplinary thinkers on technology and design, will draw on his wide-ranging experiences to share how businesses and individuals can identify opportunities afforded by technology to make world-changing and inclusive products.

There has to be more to our working lives than making money… right? Is the current system of self-interest that only really works for a few people at the top truly the best we can do? As jobs become fewer and inequality grows, what if there’s a different way forward for the rest of us?

"There is a huge need and a huge opportunity to get everyone in the world connected, to give everyone a voice and to help transform society for the future."-Mark Zuckerberg.

Join Shannon Watts in conversation to hear the story of one mother's dedication to social change and the start of a powerful movement. She'll share her story of perseverance, courage, compassion and the kind of leadership it takes to become the driving force behind gun-safety progress.

Professor Clifton Hood, author of 722 Miles: The Building of the Subways and How They Transformed New York, will shed light on the history of the subway system, how we got to where we are today, and will share solutions for solving this headache.

From creating SiriusXM Satellite Radio to starting United Therapeutics, a multi-billion dollar biotech company focused on curing rare illnesses (including her daughter's), Martine Rothblatt has been on a life-long mission to bring science fiction to life.

Hailed as the “CEO Whisperer” by Gimlet Media, Jerry Colonna is one of the start-up world’s most in-demand executive coaches.

Ever wondered how solar technology works? Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on by participating in a step-by-step workshop on how to build a solar panel prototype that can charge a smartphone. You'll measure solar cells, assemble circuits, and dream up wacky solar inventions for the future. Beginne

Oliver Jeffers makes art and tells stories—fine art for (mostly) adults, and picture books for (mostly) children.

Metro-North is undertaking a research initiative to understand effective and efficient visitor management and access control platforms in commercial properties. As part of this effort, Metro-North will host a showcase at the Urban Tech Hub to explore established and new security technologies.

Join us on this showcase where 6 cutting edge technologies will present products that are able to foster a smarter streetscape for Grand Central Partnership. An approximately 70-square block area in Midtown Manhattan.

This will be an evening of drinks and canapés hosted by OnSiteIQ where we will learn about the COINS Grand Challenge and its opportunity for built environment startups.

This will be an evening hosted by Clean Choice Energy where they will walk us through the process of choosing community solar.

Metro-North will host a showcase at the Urban Tech Hub to understand the technologies and methodologies that can collect and analyze data pertaining to pedestrian movement patterns in and around Grand Central Terminal.

Come learn about the future of the Urban Tech Hub, Company and the relationship between them.

Please join us for a conversation with Laura Citron, CEO, London & Partners - the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan's official promotional agency.

Please join Taylor Wessing, international law firm, and the promotional agencies of London, Paris Region, Berlin, Tel Aviv & Japan as they share their strengths and the opportunities they provide for doing business, in support of your decision-making for international expansion.

Following the success of the 2017 Summit, where 80 top stakeholders and innovators at the intersection of blockchain and energy gathered, we will assess the progress of this innovation theme one year later. How fast are those use cases scaling?

Learn how the intersection of data and cities affects privacy, security, ownership, and business models.

Industry experts will discuss how to confront the issues at the intersection of IoT and security & privacy.

Hear from leading research labs, innovative startups and large corporations on the Urban Tech.

Innovative philanthropists and thought leaders exchange ideas, strategize, and collaborate to find solutions that reduce barriers to conservation.

High quality speakers and panelists will focus on blockchain in relation to identity, financial services, the SDGs and land registration.

US local food sales have grown rapidly over the last decade, and are projected to reach $20B next year - a 4x increase since 2008. Part of Agritecture Xchange, this panel discussion will focus on New York City's role within this larger local food movement.

Experts in office design, space planning, and facilities will discuss the future of the workplace.

A half-day program is centered on issues around areas such as privacy, security, ownership, and business models (for both cities and the suppliers of solutions), and the challenges and the opportunities that exist at the intersection of data and cities.

A guest panel of construction experts speaking on Advancing Construction Technology for Productivity and Safety focused on the NYC market.