Be a Presenter!
ArtsNYS is accepting proposals from prospective Presenters for the
Empire Arts Summit 2026 now through September 10.
About the Summit
The Empire Arts Summit is the premier gathering of New York’s arts and cultural leaders, policymakers, and creative workers. With the theme The Arts at the Heart of Healthy Communities, puts arts and health at the center of the conversation and explores how creativity strengthens community wellbeing, and how the arts and public health sectors can build stronger partnerships across New York.
At-a-Glance Agenda
Tuesday, Oct 13
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Welcome & Networking Cocktail Hour | Location TBA
Wednesday, Oct 14
8:00–9:00 AM · Breakfast
9:00–9:45 AM · Opening Plenary & Welcome
10:00 AM–12:45 PM · Breakout Sessions
1:00–2:00 PM · Lunch & Keynote
2:15–4:45 PM · Breakout Sessions
6:00–8:00 PM · Networking Reception
Thursday, Oct 15
8:00–9:00 AM · Breakfast
9:00–11:15 AM · Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM–12:00 PM · Closing Plenary
Hilton Albany
- $199.00 / night (pre-tax)
- 10-minute walk to The Egg
- On-site bar & restaurant
- $10/per day parking
- Block held until Sept 22 and subject to availability.
Renaissance Albany Hotel
144 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
- $219.00 / night (pre-tax)
- $22/per day parking
- 6‑minute walk/ 3-minute drive to The Egg
- On-site bar & restaurant
- Block held until Sept 18 and subject to availability
ArtsNYS Member Registration
- This is for all events (reception included) and meals from Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM through Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 PM.
- ArtsNYS Members, check your email for a promo code to get the $50.00 discount upon registration..
General Registration
- This is for all events (reception included) and meals from Wednesday, October 14 at 9:00 AM through Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 PM.
- ArtsNYS members get a $50 discount! To join ArtsNYS as a member, please visit artsnys.org/membership
