The basics:
- ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo set for March 31–April 1 in Atlantic City
- More than 900 attendees, 50 speakers, 15 session, 100+ exhibitors expected
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, United CEO Scott Kirby among featured speakers
- Panels to address NJ competitiveness, energy, innovation, economic growth
The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce‘s ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo returns to Harrah’s Atlantic City March 31 and April 1. A premier business event in the state, it brings together a high-powered cross-section of New Jersey’s business, government and institutional leadership for two days focused on competitiveness, growth and opportunity.
The event hits this year as part of the Chamber’s rotation with its signature Walk to Washington, held in 2025. NJCC alternates annually between the two marquee gatherings.
The annual summit is expected to draw more than 900 attendees. It will feature roughly 50 speakers, 15 sessions and more than 100 exhibitors, alongside an all-day business expo and multiple networking opportunities, including a March 31 evening reception and an April 1 breakfast program. Programming will center on key issues shaping New Jersey’s economic future, especially with a new administration in Trenton.
“The goal of the Summit is to inspire business leaders, examine how to leverage New Jersey’s strengths, and explore strategies to make the state’s business climate even more competitive — particularly under the new Sherrill administration,” said Tom Bracken, president and CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
Big names, big ideas
Headlining this year’s event are Gov. Mikie Sherrill, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and JAG Physical Therapy CEO John Gallucci Jr.
Sherrill will deliver a keynote address on Tuesday afternoon. The appearance comes shortly after she proposed her first budget as governor, outlining her administration’s “Save You Time and Money” agenda and Day One executive orders aimed at streamlining government, reducing permitting barriers and making it easier to start and grow a business in New Jersey.
“I want to thank Gov. Sherrill for joining us at the ReNew Jersey Business Summit & Expo,” Bracken said. “Her administration’s commitment to strengthening New Jersey’s economy and enhancing our state’s competitiveness sends a strong and encouraging message to the business community. We look forward to hearing her vision for driving economic growth and expanding opportunity for employers and employees across the state.”
Kirby will participate in a featured fireside chat focused on the state of the economy, the aviation industry outlook and United Airlines’ long-term investment and job creation in New Jersey; while Gallucci will share his entrepreneurial journey building one of the region’s fastest-growing health care companies, along with leadership lessons and insights into operating in the state.
Beyond the headliners, the summit will feature a strong lineup of business, policy and academic leaders across a series of panel discussions examining New Jersey’s most pressing economic issues and opportunities.
Key panel discussions include:
- Ranking New Jersey’s Economic Competitiveness
- Powering the Garden State: New Jersey Energy Leadership Panel
- Adapting to Change: The Future of Higher Education in New Jersey
- New Jersey’s Innovation Economy: Opportunities Ahead
- NJ Hospital Leadership Forum: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
- Economic Development Leadership Discussion: Positioning New Jersey for Investment
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Opportunities for NJ Businesses
- The New Jersey Growth Agenda: Insights from State Business and Government Leaders
Speakers and panelists include:
- Tom Bracken, president & CEO, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
- Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell
- U.S. Sen. Andy Kim
- Alex Lasry, CEO, FIFA World Cup 26 NY/NJ Host Committee
- Ralph LaRossa; chair, president and CEO; Public Service Enterprise Group Inc.
- Anthony Coscia, partner and chairman, Amtrak
- Robert Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health
- Nick Maniatis, director, Studio & Production Policy, Netflix
- Liat Krawczyk, executive director, NJ AI Hub
- Kim Hanemann, president and COO, Public Service Electric and Gas Co.
- Neil Bradley, executive vice president and chief policy officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Mike Renna, president & CEO, South Jersey Industries
- Joe Bertolino, president, Stockton University
- Ali Houshmand, president, Rowan University
- Jonathan Koppell, president, Montclair State University
- Teik Lim, president, New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Michael Zwick, senior vice president for research, Rutgers University
- George Helmy; executive vice president, chief external affairs and policy officer; RWJBarnabas Health
- Leslie Hirsch, president and CEO, St. Peter’s Health System
- Amy Mansue, president and CEO, Inspira Health Network
- Thomas Scott, president and CEO, CentraState Healthcare System
- Deborah Visconi, president and CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
- And many more
The two-day event will also include an all-day business expo March 31, offering attendees the chance to connect with companies from across the state, along with extensive networking opportunities designed to bring together executives, policymakers, academics and industry stakeholders.
With a packed agenda, high-profile speakers and timely discussions, this year’s summit is expected to generate significant buzz across the state’s business community. NJBIZ will be on hand to chronicle all the key moments, insights and developments as they unfold.
More details on the event are available here. The full agenda is available here.
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