Upcoming Events
SAPA’s Sharp Skills Session: Cybersecurity
Gain insider insights into New York State’s frontline cyber defense efforts with a panel discussion featuring experts Meghan Cook and Timothy Saxe from DHSES.
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
🏢 Virtual Event via Zoom
💻 Register today!
Past Events
SAPA Board Meeting & Holiday Gathering
The snow may have kept us from gathering in person, but it couldn’t keep us from spreading the joy of another great year of SAPA programming! Thank you to all who attended. Can’t wait to see you in person at the many exciting events SAPA has planned for 2026!
📅 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
🏢 Virtual Event via Zoom
SAPA’s Service 360o: Community Service Event
Join SAPA’s Board, Members and other public servants for an evening of service.
📅Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
🏢 Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, 965 Albany Shaker Road, Latham, NY
This event is “sold out.” Thank you to all who registered!
SAPA Professional Development Program: The Value of Mentorship
On October 20 we were fortunate to be inspired by NYS Secretary of State Walter T. Mosely who shared his story and talked about the importance of service and mentorship.
Sharp Skills Session: Project Management
On September 10, SAPA members and guests were treated to an exceptional conversation about the “art” of project management from three experts who shared lessons learned from their many years of experience.
SAPA Networking Event
SAPA members and guests had a great time networking and enjoying the sunshine at our June 10 networking event.
2025 SAPA Public Service Excellence Awards
On May 21, 2025, SAPA Members and Honored Guests gathered to recognize and celebrate extraordinary public servants who embody the core of what SAPA represents and honor their excellence in furthering outstanding public service.
Leaders Learn: Recoding America Book Discussion Series
Attendees have truly enjoyed the robust discussion at the first two Leaders Learn events facilitated by SAPA’s own Dr. Luis Felipe Luna-Reyes! Participants shared in thought provoking discussion about “Recoding America” and the state of digital transformation in government.
📆 February 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📆 March 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📆 April 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
2025 Annual Business Meeting
April 1, 2025
SAPA held its annual business meeting via Zoom on April 1, 2025.
Sharp Skills Session
January 15, 2025
SAPA Members and guests received an intimate look into what it takes to lead with political savvy and emotional intelligence at SAPA’s first Sharp Skills panel discussion of the year on January 15, 2025.
SAPA Holiday Gathering 2024
December 3, 2024
SAPA members and prospective members had a jolly good time at the SAPA 2024 Holiday Gathering held at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy on December 3.
Capitol Hauntings Tour
October 22, 2024
SAPA members had a hauntingly good time at the NYS Capitol Hauntings Tour. The chilling tales shared by the mysterious tour guide served to both entertain and inform about interesting tidbits of NYS history and the many spooky happenings at the Capitol.
Rockefeller Award Presentation Ceremony
August 26, 2024
The New York State Academy for Public Administration (SAPA) proudly presented the prestigious Nelson A. Rockefeller Award for Distinguished Public Service to Governor Kathy Hochul. The award ceremony took place in the historic Red Room of the New York State Capitol, where Governor Hochul was honored for her exceptional contributions to public service
Public Service Excellence Award Ceremony and Annual Business Meeting
May 21, 2024
It was an honor to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our public servants who tirelessly work to make a difference!
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