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📅 Tuesday, October 7 – Pre-Conference (HR/Finance)
- Fraud: Prevent, Detect, and RespondVan Hoovenberg
10th Floor
- The Basics of Conducting Effective Workplace InvestigationsLussi B-C
Lobby Level (2nd Floor)
- Finance Round TableVan Hoovenberg
10th Floor - Constructive Discipline & DocumentationLussi B-C
Lobby Level (2nd Floor)
- OMB & Uniform Guidance Updates (Part 1)Lussi B-C
Lobby Level (2nd Floor) - NY Employment Law Updates & Managing Leave TimeVan Hoovenberg
10th Floor
- OMB & Uniform Guidance Updates (Part 2)Lussi B-C
Lobby Level (2nd Floor) - Increasing Retention Through Policy & Benefits ImprovementsVan Hoovenberg
10th Floor
📅 Wednesday, October 8 – Core Conference
- WipfliHemlockGround Floor
- Rochester Works – Lindsay MurphyCanandaiguaGround Floor
- Citizen Preparedness CorpConesusGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Management TrackKeukaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Auditors TrackOwascoGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Crew TrackSenecaGround Floor
- UB – Trauma-Informed ConsiderationsExecutive RoomGround Floor
- DOS | Lead InterventionConesusGround Floor
- NASCSP – CSBG Annual ReportHemlockGround Floor
- Shawn HowellCanandaiguaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Management TrackOwascoGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Auditors TrackSenecaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Crew TrackKeukaGround Floor
- UB – Trauma-Informed Considerations (Part 2)Executive RoomGround Floor
- NYS DOS Updates & InformationConesusGround Floor
- NASCSP – CSBG Annual Report (Part 2)HemlockGround Floor
- Angela Howell – Unlocking Your PotentialCanandaiguaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Management TrackOwascoGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Auditors TrackKeukaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Crew TrackSenecaGround Floor
📅 Thursday, October 9 – Core Conference
- UB – Trauma-Informed Considerations (Sequence Work)Executive RoomGround Floor
- Aaron Wicks / Todd ButlerHemlockGround Floor
- Chelsea Ambrose / Laura RossmanCanandaiguaGround Floor
- NYS DOS – Intro to ROMAConesusGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Management TrackKeukaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Auditor TrackSenecaGround Floor
- UB – Trauma-Informed Considerations (Part 2)Executive RoomGround Floor
- Julie Jakopic – Successfully Competing for FundingHemlockGround Floor
- NYS DOH – Data DiveCanandaiguaGround Floor
📅 Friday, October 10 – Closing Day
- NYSCAAConesusGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Management TrackKeukaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Auditor TrackCanandaiguaGround Floor
- NYSWDA – Crew TrackOwascoGround Floor
Here’s the breakdown of meals for the October conference:
Breakfast will be provided on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Lunch will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday only.
Thursday (Lunch-on-your-own) evening will feature the Gala Dinner.
Friday is a shorter day, with most sessions concluding before noon. (Breakfast only)
Please also note that Tuesday is a Pre-Conference day.
Carrie Grace is a renowned encourager, speaker, and dedicated believer in the transformative power of kindness. Known for challenging the myth that “nice people finish last,” Carrie has inspired audiences worldwide with her insights on kindness, perseverance, and the profound impact positivity can have on workplace culture, team dynamics, and personal growth.
Keynote Topic: Breaking Barriers – From Silos to Solutions
Carrie will address critical issues such as overcoming workplace silos, fostering effective teamwork, and enhancing mental health and wellbeing. Her engaging session will provide actionable strategies to build unity, increase collaboration, and transform challenges into opportunities.
All conference attendees are welcome to attend this inspiring session.
Don’t miss Carrie Grace at the 2025 NYSCAA Annual Conference!
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this powerful experience.
Marguerite Wells is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, Inc. and a leading voice in advancing renewable energy across the state. With deep expertise in solar, wind, and clean energy policy, she has dedicated her career to building a sustainable future that works for both communities and the environment.
Keynote Topic: Powering the Future – How Efficiency, EVs, and Renewables Are Transforming Energy for Everyone
From rooftop solar and electric vehicles to large-scale wind farms and advanced battery storage, renewable energy is reshaping the way we live and work. In her keynote, Marguerite will share a big-picture look at the clean-energy transition unfolding in New York and across the nation. She’ll highlight the innovations driving change—and how these breakthroughs can benefit every utility customer while strengthening the grid for generations to come.
All conference attendees are invited to attend this inspiring keynote session.
Don’t miss Marguerite Wells at the 2025 NYSWDA Annual Conference!
We are thrilled to announce that William Nicholson will be our featured musical guest during the 2025 Annual Conference Gala in Syracuse!
For over 40 years, William has brought people together through music as a composer, performer, and storyteller. With his custom-made eleven-string harpguitar, he has traveled the U.S. and Europe, carrying on the tradition of legendary folksingers like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. His time as an itinerant folksinger has deeply shaped his perspective and his connection to the Community Action movement.
In September 2025, William released his eighth album of original works, Beautiful (JoBop Records, Inc./ASCAP). His performance at the Gala promises to be both inspiring and unforgettable, adding a special note of celebration to our time together.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience William Nicholson live at the Gala!
NYSCAA & NYSWDA have secured a discounted rate of $179 per night at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The room block closes Monday, September 15, 2025, or sooner if it sells out.
October is a busy season in Syracuse due to university events, so prices may rise 30–40% once the block is full. Reserve your room right after registering to guarantee your savings.
If the Marriott Syracuse Downtown room block is full, please use one of our overflow hotels below. Both are offering special conference rates and are a short distance from the venue.
Conference dates covered by these blocks: October 6–10, 2025.
How it works
- Try the main hotel first (Marriott Syracuse Downtown).
- If the main hotel is sold out on any of your dates, choose one of the overflow hotels below and use the “Book Group Rate” button.
- Book by the listed cutoff dates to guarantee the rate. After the cutoff, rooms/rates are subject to availability.
- If your agency is tax‑exempt, bring your certificate and confirm the hotel’s process at check‑in.
- If your preferred date shows unavailable online, call the hotel directly and reference “NYSCAA & NYSWDA Conference” block.
New York's premier Community Action & Weatherization gathering.