# New York Opens MWBE Forum Registration

Empire State Development has opened registration for New York’s 16th annual MWBE Forum, scheduled for November 17, 2026, at the Albany Capital Center. The event is aimed at helping MWBE construction firms prepare for public bids, project labor agreements, bonding, certification, and upcoming infrastructure and economic-development opportunities. New York’s procurement activity includes **$6.5 billion in MTA small-construction-company awards under its 2025–2029 Capital Plan** and more than $238 million in New York Power Authority spending with diverse firms in the previous year.

- Registration is open through Empire State Development; contractors can review the agenda and register ahead of the forum, which is **25 days away** as of October 23, 2026.
- MWBE construction firms can use the forum to prepare for bidding, certification, bonding, and project labor agreement requirements relevant to public work.
- The MTA and NYPA figures provide market context for firms assessing New York public-sector construction opportunities and diverse-business participation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Empire State Development (ESD)
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- New York Power Authority (NYPA)

### Sources
- [New York Opens Registration for 2026 MWBE Forum](https://www.constructionowners.com/news/empire-state-development-opens-registration-for-mwbe-forum-focused-on-construction-contracting) - Construction Owners