FirstWave Annual Event | NYC APRIL 8-11, 2026

FirstWave’s April 2026 Annual Event in New York City brings members and invited guests together around an emerging finance-focused theme. The program spans downtown and midtown, with rare access to some of the city’s most influential institutions and leaders, including The New York Stock Exchange, JPMorganChase, The New York Times, 3 World Trade Center, MICHELIN-starred restaurants, and more.

For travel planning, the event begins on Wednesday, April 8 with a welcome party/dinner at Bourbon Steak, followed by two full days of curated programming on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10. Depart at leisure on Saturday, April 11.

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Speakers & Special Guests

Draft Schedule

Itinerary is still under development.

Who's Coming

FirstWave Host Committee & Member Contributors

Marc Baliotti • Curt Cronin • Jim Delaney • Jason Dempsey • George Dennis • Phil Dismukes • Dean Dorman • Jen Easterly • John Eydenberg • Pete Gaudet • Christina Juhasz • Chance Mims • Vice Admiral (Ret.) John Mustin • Michael Pratt • Jamie Schleck • Dan Sullivan

Location & Hotels

Manhattan
New York City, NY

Hotel accommodations:

1. The JW Marriott Essex House New York is a historic, luxurious Art Deco hotel located at 160 Central Park South, known for its prime location overlooking Central Park.

2. The Union League Club NYC (about 1.5 miles away from JW Marriott), on the corner of Park Avenue and 37th Street.

Email Kate Kulcheski at [email protected] for hotel details.

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