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Driving Tesla: The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe will host its 2026 Nikola Tesla Expo July 11 in Shoreham.

June 9, 2026

 

June 15 
Adelphi University Annual Golf Classic 
10 a.m., Nassau Country Club
Adelphi University presents its annual Golf Classic fundraiser, benefitting the Adelphi Baseball Program and the Adelphi Fund. Includes brunch, shotgun noon start, cocktail reception and dinner program. Pre-registration is required. Sponsorship opportunities available. More information on the day-long program, sponsorship opportunities, ticket prices and registration available here.

June 15
2026 LIA Spring Luncheon: Rahm Emanuel and Kevin McCarthy 
11 a.m., Heritage Club at Bethpage, Farmingdale
The Long Island Association presents its 2026 Spring Luncheon networking event, featuring LIA Acting President and CEO Stacey Sikes in a roundtable discussion with former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Pre-registration is required. Sponsorship opportunities available. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

June 17
Access to Capital 
9-11 a.m., 1512 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, and online  
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents a free in-person and virtual workshop focused on SBA loan programs, key tax considerations and other funding-access basics for entrepreneurs acquiring or growing businesses. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

June 24
Business Book Club: “Profit First”
10-11 a.m., online 
The Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center presents the next free meeting of its Business Book Club, moderated by Certified Business Advisor Christina Loggia and focused this time on “Profit First” by Mike Michaelowicz. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

June 25
Your Roadmap to HIA-LI Membership 
8:30-10 a.m., Flexible IT, 290 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge 
HIA-LI presents a free networking meeting for potential new members, featuring information on the association’s action-oriented committees, conversations with existing HIA-LI members and a rundown of membership benefits. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, event sponsorships and event registration available here.

June 25 
Why a Franchise?
9-10:30 a.m., online 
The Stony Brook University Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop debating the merits of opening a franchise vs. starting a business from scratch, featuring Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor and Franchise Consultant Albert Hakim. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

June 25
Intellectual Properties 101 
11 a.m.-noon, online 
The Farmingdale State College Small Business Development Center presents a free online workshop focused on the basics of patents, trademarks, copyrights and navigating USPTO resources, featuring Smithtown Library Head of Government Services William Salas. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

July 11 
2026 Nikola Tesla Expo 
5-9 p.m., Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, Shoreham
The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe presents the 2026 Nikola Tesla Expo, a fundraising event featuring hands-on science exhibits, the opening of the first public building on the Wardenclyffe site and a special salute to the inventor’s 170th birthday, among other attractions.  Early-bird tickets now available. More information on the event agenda, ticket prices and registration available here.

July 17
IBO Business Development Breakfast 
8 a.m., 25 Melville Park Road, Melville 
The Interchange Business Organization presents a professional networking event featuring business-development opportunities and a continental breakfast. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, ticket prices and registration available here.

July 27
LIA 2026 Golf Classic 
10 a.m., Glen Head Country Club 
The Long Island Association presents its 2026 Golf Classic, uniting regional leaders for an afternoon of golf (or pickleball) and A-list networking, followed by an evening awards presentation/dinner reception. In-person golf registration begins at 10 a.m., brunch at 11 a.m., shotgun golf start at noon, pickleball tournament at 1 p.m., reception at 5 p.m. Dinner-only tickets available. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

July 29
WEDLI Planning Meeting 
5:30-7:30 p.m., 175 Broadhollow Road, Melville
Women Economic Developers of Long Island presents a members-only planning meeting focused on setting the organization agenda for the year ahead, including organizational priorities and invited guest speakers. Light dinner included. Pre-registration is required. Registration and more information.

September 9 
2026 LIA Poolside Reception 
6-8 p.m., Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury 
The Long Island Association presents its annual free-for-members Poolside Reception Fall networking event, featuring hors d’oeuvres, special presentations and A-list networking. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, non-member ticket prices and registration available here.

October 30
NCCC Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast
8-10 a.m. Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury
The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce presents its 41st Annual Businessperson of the Year & Legislative Breakfast. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

November 4-6
Advanced Energy Conference 2026 
Weds.-Fri., NYC Hilton Midtown
The Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center at Stony Brook University presents the Advanced Energy Conference 2026, a three-day summit defining the future of clean energy innovation, featuring high-level panel discussions, breakout sessions, emerging-innovator platforms and more. Sponsorship opportunities available. Pre-registration is required. More information on the event agenda, sponsorships, ticket prices and registration available here.

 

Please send calendar items, corrections or questions to Gregory.Zeller@InnovateLI.com.

 

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