 NYIT sponsored the first annual International Water Conference in July 2008 at the United Nations in New York City.The event brought together representatives from non-governmental organizations, international corporations, and universities to discuss the need to safeguard the planet's water resources.The following year, NYIT sponsored its second U.N. event, the International Energy Conference (August 31-September 1, 2009) to welcome energy secretaries, policy makers, and executives from multinational companies to examine opportunities and innovations in the field of sustainable technology.