Next month, the Fund for the City of New York will convene leaders, practitioners, artists, and public servants for its annual Innovation Across Silos Conference; a signature gathering designed to spark collaboration where it matters most.
At a time when New York City faces complex, interwoven challenges, from immigration and youth development to early childhood systems and cultural truth-telling, no single sector holds all the answers. This conference is about breaking down walls, sharing power, and co-creating solutions that reflect the lived realities of New Yorkers.
This Year’s Panels:
Navigating Arrival: Immigration, Youth, and Cross-Sector Pathways
How do we support immigrant youth not just at arrival, but across education, workforce, and community systems? This panel brings together voices from policy, practice, and lived experience to explore what real pathways look like and how cross-sector collaboration can make them durable.
Building an Early Childhood Agenda in NYC
Early childhood is infrastructure. This session examines how New York can align policy, funding, and community leadership to build a cohesive early childhood agenda that truly supports children, families, and caregivers.
The Role of Arts in Truth Telling
Art has always been a catalyst for truth, healing, and civic imagination. This panel explores how artists and cultural leaders help cities confront hard histories, elevate unheard voices, and reimagine what justice and belonging can look like.
NYC Champion Awards
This year, we are proud to honor three extraordinary individuals whose work exemplifies innovation, courage, and impact across sectors:
Cheryl Wills – Award-winning journalist and author amplifying history, truth, and community narratives
Marc Meyer – Visionary arts leader advancing culture as civic infrastructure
Kandy Gomez – Advocate and changemaker expanding opportunity for immigrant and youth communities
We invite you to register today to connect with cross-sector leaders shaping NYC’s future, gain insights you can apply directly to policy, practice, and programs, and be part of a community committed to equity, creativity, and collaboration.
🗓️ Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 9:15AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Kimmel Center for University Life
60 Washington Square S, New York, New York, New York – 10012
60 Washington Square S, New York, New York, New York – 10012
🔗 Register Today: www.fcny.org/Innovation26