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Innovation Vision Conference of NY 2025

We are excited to invite you to the NYSOA Innovation Vision Conference, to be held at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains, NY from April 4th to 6th. This year’s conference promises to be an exciting and enriching experience, filled with opportunities for professional growth and networking.

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Agenda

Student Scholarships

Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration

Restaurants

Activities in White Plains

Student Scholarships

First come, first serve basis, 15 all inclusive scholarships. Students will need to register and pay for their registration.

Upon completion of 3 requirements below, students will get reimbursed for their registration and transportation costs. Please click the button below if you are interested in the scholarship.

Students will book their own room(s) but will be encouraged to share rooms, and the NYSOA will put those names on our master bill.

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Requirements:

1) Get exhibit hall passport stamped
2) Attend Saturday afternoon programming
3) Attend Saturday night celebration dinner
**There may be additional requirements from SUNY if missing clinic to attend CE lectures**

Things to do in White Plains:

Activities

The Puzzle Parlor (registration required)

Address: 131 Court St, White Plains
4 different escape rooms available, 8 spots per room

Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate (registration required)

Address: 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow
Historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Tour of the Rockefeller Family home (4 generations of Rockefellers)

The Westchester (a Simon Mall)

Address: 125 Westchester Ave, White Plains
2 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel
Golf Lounge 18

5 indoor golf bays available

Lego Store
PLAY

Indoor play place for children
Free

Sur La Table

Cooking Classes, ~$89.00-$99.00 per person

Address: 691 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale
15 minute (5.1 miles) drive from hotel
Indoor golf bays

Boundless Adventures

Address: 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase
10 minutes (4.2 miles) drive from hotel
High Ropes Course
Group Rates available, 3 hours of ziplining
Junior Explorers (age 4-6) option

K1 Speed at Mount Kisco

Address: 333 N Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco
24 minutes (18 miles) drive from hotel
Indoor Go Karting
Bowling
Ninja Course
Arcade

Hard Luck PoolHall, Bar and Lounge

Address: 197 E Post Rd, White Plains
6 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel
12 pool tables

Address: 84 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
11 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel
Paint and Sip, Private Events Available

Address: 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers
16 minute (13 miles) drive from hotel
Indoor Skydiving

New York Botanical Garden

Address: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
33 minute (15 miles) drive from hotel

Golf

Saxon Woods

Address: 315 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale
11 minutes (4.1 miles) drive from hotel

Maple Moor

Address: 1128 North St, White Plains
6 minutes (2.8 miles) drive from hotel

Patriot Hills

Address: 19 Club House Ln, Stony Point
31 minutes (25 miles) drive from hotel

Restaurants

Wolf + Warrior Brewing Company

Address: 195 E Post Road, White Plains
6 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel
Group Reservations and Private Parties available

Address: 1 N Broadway, White Plains
12 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel
Italian Restaurants, Private Parties Available

Address: 169 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
8 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel

Address: 165 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
8 minute (<1 mile) walk from hotel

Harvest on Hudson

Address: 1 River St, Hastings-On-Hudson
24 minutes (14.2 miles) drive from hotel
Waterfront dining with private rooms available

WARNING: Please be vigilant if dealing with any companies or services other than the NYSOA, Capitol Hill Management Services (CHMS) or the Sonesta Hotel that imply or claim an affiliation with 2025 Innovation Vision Conference. There are several scam organizations trying to sell discounted hotel rooms or conference attendee lists. These companies look authentic and may use the organization or conference logo. They are not affiliated or endorsed by the NYSOA, CHMS or the Sonesta Hotel. Hotel reservations made through any other agency will be at your own risk. If you are contacted by a company attempting to sell hotel rooms or conference attendee lists, please notify us at [email protected].