‘Improving Passenger Rail In The Empire Corridor' is a one-day symposium designed to bring together business and community leaders, government representatives, tourism and hospitality industry members, rail industry suppliers and rail advocates to learn about New York State’s passenger rail improvement initiatives and what accelerated implementation could do for Upstate New York.
The Symposium will feature insightful speakers, presentations and panel discussions focused on building a broad-based consensus that investing in higher-speed passenger rail can be an economic driver upstate and a viable solution for the future transportation needs of the state. The symposium will provide a crucial opportunity for participants to learn, network and share.
Confirmed Speakers:
- State Senator Jeremy Cooney - Chair NYS State Senate Transportation Committee
- Monroe County Executive Adam Bello
- Rochester Mayor Malik Evans
- Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham
- Husdon Mayor Joseph Ferris
- Robert Duffy - PresidentCEO - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce (& Former NYS Lieutenant Governor)
Many More Speakers & Presenters Will Be Announced Soon!
Everyone interested in what better passenger rail could do for upstate New York should attend to join the conversation and explore solutions for faster, more reliable and more frequent passenger train service in the Empire Corridor.
Tentative Agenda:
- 8:00am - 9:00am - Registration & Continental Breakfast / Networking Opportunity
- 9:00am - 11:45am - Morning Speakers & Presentations
- 12:00n - 1:00pm - Lunch With Key Note Address
- 1:15pm - 4:30pm - Afternoon Speakers & Presentations
- 5:00pm - Tour of Rochester Amtrak Station (Optional)
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm - After Hours Networking & Social Event (Optional - Details To Be Announced)
Parking is available in the adjacent Mortimer or St. Joe’s Parking Garages. On street paid parking may also be available in close proximity to the entrance.
The symposium is being organized & hosted by the Empire State Passengers Foundation (in conjunction with the Empire State Passengers Association). The Foundation is a recognized IRS 501(c)3 Educational Organization.
Questions or need additional information? E-mail us at empirestatepassengersfoundatio@gmail.com
Registration Now Open
EXTENDED Early Rates Available Now Through September 18, 2026
Regular Attendee - $45.00
Student Attendee - $35.00 ( For Those Enrolled As Full-Time Students)
Higher Rates Will Apply Starting September 19th and At The Door
Registration Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch And Beverage Breaks
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
Tentative Agenda:
8:00am - 9:00am - Registration & Continental Breakfast / Networking Opportunity
9:00am - 11:45am - Morning Speakers & Presentations
12:00n - 1:00pm - Lunch With Key Note Address
1:15pm - 4:30pm - Afternoon Speakers & Presentations
5:00pm - Tour of Rochester Amtrak Station (Optional)
5:30pm - 7:30pm - After Hours Networking & Social Event (Optional - Details To Be Announced)
Location
'The Duke' at the Mercantile on Main - 240 East Main Street - Downtown Rochester, NY
Fees/Admission
EXTENDED Early Rates Available Now Through September 18, 2026 Higher Rates Will Apply Starting September 19th and At The Door Registration Includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch And Beverage Breaks
