HIA-LI’s 37th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference returns this Thursday, May 29, 2025, offering the most comprehensive one-day business event on Long Island. With over 375 exhibitors, 5,000+ attendees, and a lineup of top-tier speakers, the show provides unmatched access to ideas, partnerships, and economic insight.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Trade Show Floor: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Executive Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (registration opens 7:30 a.m.)
Executive Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (registration begins at 11:00 a.m.)
WHERE:
Suffolk Credit Union Arena
Suffolk County Community College
Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
HIGHLIGHTS:
EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST KEYNOTE:
Harris Beber, Global Head of Marketing for Google Workspace, will headline the Executive Breakfast with a presentation titled: “Demystifying AI: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It Matters for Your Business.” Beber, formerly CMO of Vimeo and a Forbes-recognized marketing leader, will offer actionable insights on the evolving role of AI in workplace productivity, communication, and business innovation. (Ticketed event; pre-registration required.)
EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON PANEL:
“Economic Development – Reshaping Long Island’s Landscape.” Opening remarks by Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. Moderated by Marc Herbst, Executive Director, Long Island Contractors’ Association.
Featured Panelists:
- Jim Coughlan, Co-Founder & Principal, TRITEC Real Estate
- Joe Campolo, Managing Partner, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP; HIA-LI Board Member
- Tracey Edwards, Senior Vice President, Sands New York
- Brian Garrison, President, Value Retail International (Belmont Park Village Developer)
- John Hill, Deputy Director for Science, Brookhaven National Laboratory (presenting on the Electron-Ion Collider)
- (Ticketed event; pre-registration required.)
TRADE SHOW FLOOR EXPERIENCE:
Throughout the day, attendees can explore:
- Over 375 exhibitors across industries.
- Six specialty Industry Pavilions, including:
• Technology
• Finance
• Innovation & Economic Development
• Energy & Environmental
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing (in memory of Ron Loveland)
- Trade Show Talks: 20-minute sessions on emerging topics held right on the show floor.
- Breakout Sessions: 60-minute expert-led seminars on marketing, leadership, technology, and more.
- Speed Networking: Two sessions designed to foster rapid, high-value business connections.
REGISTRATION & INFO:
- Attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register to avoid a $10 walk-in fee.
- For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Anthony Forgione, HIA-LI Director of Business Development, at 631-543-5355 or [email protected].
- Registration, exhibitor, and sponsorship info available at: www.hia-li.org/trade-show
