NYTECX2024
SCHEDULE

8:00AM - 5:00PM - Registration

• NOYS Convening staff and volunteers will be available for registration check-in at the Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center Hotel

8:45AM - 9:45AM - Welcome and Opening Session

• xThe Opening Session will feature cultural artist performances, opening remarks and a special fireside chat with featured former USDOT official.

10:00AM - 11:00AM - Concurrent Sessions

• Driving Change: Youth-Led Solutions for the Transportation Climate Crisis

  • In the face of the urgent global transportation climate crisis, it is vital to empower the next generation to lead the charge towards sustainable solutions. Join us for an interactive breakout session dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for mitigating and adapting to the challenges posed by the transportation sector's impact on the climate, spearheaded by the dynamic and passionate leaders of today. This breakout session will serve as a platform for young activists, innovators, and advocates to showcase their initiatives, exchange ideas, and inspire action within their communities and beyond.

• Concurrent Session: Paving the Path: Exploring Identity and Mobility Justice

  • Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the intersectionality of identity and mobility justice. In an increasingly interconnected world, where mobility is not only a matter of transportation but also a fundamental aspect of social and economic opportunity, understanding the dynamics of mobility justice becomes paramount. Our distinguished panelists will navigate the complexities of identity – whether it be racial, gender, socioeconomic, or cultural – and its profound impact on access to mobility. Through a lens of social justice, we will examine how various identities intersect with systems of transportation, urban planning, and policy-making, shaping the ways in which individuals and communities navigate the world.

• Concurrent Session: Streets for Youth-Engaging Youth in Built Environments

  • In our quest for sustainable and vibrant cities, the active involvement of young voices is essential. Join us for an inspiring workshop dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to engaging youth in the design and implementation of streets transformation projects, shaping the built environment for generations to come. This interactive breakout session will provide a dynamic platform for young urban enthusiasts, designers, and community leaders to share their perspectives, ideas, and aspirations for reimagining streets as inclusive, accessible, and environmentally sustainable spaces.

11:00AM - 11:30AM - Refreshments & Networking Break

11:30AM - 12:30PM - Concurrent Sessions

• Driving Change: Youth-Led Solutions for the Transportation Climate Crisis

  • In the face of the urgent global transportation climate crisis, it is vital to empower the next generation to lead the charge towards sustainable solutions. Join us for an interactive breakout session dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for mitigating and adapting to the challenges posed by the transportation sector's impact on the climate, spearheaded by the dynamic and passionate leaders of today. This breakout session will serve as a platform for young activists, innovators, and advocates to showcase their initiatives, exchange ideas, and inspire action within their communities and beyond.

• Concurrent Session: Paving the Path: Exploring Identity and Mobility Justice

  • Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the intersectionality of identity and mobility justice. In an increasingly interconnected world, where mobility is not only a matter of transportation but also a fundamental aspect of social and economic opportunity, understanding the dynamics of mobility justice becomes paramount. Our distinguished panelists will navigate the complexities of identity – whether it be racial, gender, socioeconomic, or cultural – and its profound impact on access to mobility. Through a lens of social justice, we will examine how various identities intersect with systems of transportation, urban planning, and policy-making, shaping the ways in which individuals and communities navigate the world.

• Concurrent Session: Streets for Youth-Engaging Youth in Built Environments

  • In our quest for sustainable and vibrant cities, the active involvement of young voices is essential. Join us for an inspiring workshop dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to engaging youth in the design and implementation of streets transformation projects, shaping the built environment for generations to come. This interactive breakout session will provide a dynamic platform for young urban enthusiasts, designers, and community leaders to share their perspectives, ideas, and aspirations for reimagining streets as inclusive, accessible, and environmentally sustainable spaces.

2:30PM - 2:00PM - Lunch Break

2:00PM - 3:00PM - Concurrent Session

• Driving Change: Youth-Led Solutions for the Transportation Climate Crisis

  • In the face of the urgent global transportation climate crisis, it is vital to empower the next generation to lead the charge towards sustainable solutions. Join us for an interactive breakout session dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for mitigating and adapting to the challenges posed by the transportation sector's impact on the climate, spearheaded by the dynamic and passionate leaders of today. This breakout session will serve as a platform for young activists, innovators, and advocates to showcase their initiatives, exchange ideas, and inspire action within their communities and beyond.

• Concurrent Session: Paving the Path: Exploring Identity and Mobility Justice

  • Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the intersectionality of identity and mobility justice. In an increasingly interconnected world, where mobility is not only a matter of transportation but also a fundamental aspect of social and economic opportunity, understanding the dynamics of mobility justice becomes paramount. Our distinguished panelists will navigate the complexities of identity – whether it be racial, gender, socioeconomic, or cultural – and its profound impact on access to mobility. Through a lens of social justice, we will examine how various identities intersect with systems of transportation, urban planning, and policy-making, shaping the ways in which individuals and communities navigate the world.

• Concurrent Session: Streets for Youth-Engaging Youth in Built Environments

  • In our quest for sustainable and vibrant cities, the active involvement of young voices is essential. Join us for an inspiring workshop dedicated to exploring innovative approaches to engaging youth in the design and implementation of streets transformation projects, shaping the built environment for generations to come. This interactive breakout session will provide a dynamic platform for young urban enthusiasts, designers, and community leaders to share their perspectives, ideas, and aspirations for reimagining streets as inclusive, accessible, and environmentally sustainable spaces.

3:15PM - 4:00PM - Mainstage Panel Discussion: Youth Power Unleashed: Driving Systemic Change for the Freedom to Move

• This mainstage panel brings together a dynamic group of young leaders, activists, and innovators who are reshaping the future of mobility justice. From advocating for safer streets and accessible public transit to pioneering innovative solutions and advocating for policy reforms, young people are leading the charge toward more inclusive and resilient transportation systems. Through their passion, creativity, and dedication, they are transforming the way we move, connect, and thrive in our communities.

4:00PM - 4:30PM - Closing Remarks

4:30PM - Offsite Networking