Join DASNY and industry leaders for a complimentary forum
Healthcare facilities must do more than deliver care, they must be purpose-built to support people, operate with reliability, and adapt to continuous clinical, operational, and technological change.
Join DASNY and industry leaders for a complimentary forum examining how advanced design and construction strategies are enhancing system performance, reducing energy consumption, and strengthening workforce environments across hospitals and the broader continuum of care.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Location: SUNY Westchester Community College | Gateway Building, Davis Auditorium
75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla, NY 10595Time: Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.; programming and networking run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch: Complimentary lunch will be provided.
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Featured Speakers
Robert Rodriguez, President & CEO of DASNY
Forum Overview
This forum brings together leaders in healthcare, design, construction, and public infrastructure to explore how modernization strategies are driving measurable improvements in system performance, advancing energy efficiency, and enhancing workforce environments across the healthcare continuum.
Who Should Attend
This forum is intended for professionals engaged in:
- Healthcare leadership, capital planning, and facilities management
- Architecture, design, engineering, and construction
- Public health, academic institutions, and healthcare administration
- Government, public authorities, and infrastructure planning
- Energy, sustainability, and decarbonization initiatives
- Strategic planning related to healthcare facility design and delivery
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are pending.
Agenda
Event Check-in - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks - 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Host: Salvatore Renda, Chief Project Manager, DASNY - Upstate Design & Construction Division
Special Guest Speakers - 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Robert J. Rodriguez, President & CEO, DASNY
President Belinda Miles, PhD, SUNY Westchester Community College (Invited)
Session I - 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Inside the Griffin Pavilion: A Collaborative Approach to Complex Healthcare Design Panel Discussion
How real-time collaboration and integrated design strategies drove performance, flexibility, and resilience in the Griffin Pavillion.
Panel Participants (Click on the link for bios)
Robert Masters, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, CLGB, LEED AP, Principal, CannonDesign
Charles Maggio, AIA, NCARB, Vice President, Turner Townsend Healthcare
Moderator: Molly Larkin, Director Upstate Design & Construction, DASNY
Break - 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session II - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Reimagining Healthcare Design: The Future of Facility Delivery Panel Discussion
How industry trends are reshaping healthcare facilities through climate resilience, low-carbon design, and collaborative delivery approaches to improve performance, adaptability, and long-term outcomes.
Panel Participants
Raj Daswani, Principal, Arup Healthcare Business Leader
Manny Saez, Ph.D., Vice President of Facilities, NYC Health + Hospitals
Colin Barrett, Vice President Infrastructure and Special Projects, Mount Sinai Health System
Brian Marman, Project Executive, Consigli Construction
Moderator: Peter Hoffman, Director of Sustainability/Energy/Environmental Programs, DASNY
Lunch & Networking Session - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Close the day with time for informal conversations and professional connections across design, planning, facilities, and wellness sectors.