Los Angeles IT Leadership Forum 2026
Overview
The Los Angeles IT Leadership Forum is where tomorrow’s government leaders grow today.
This invitation-only gathering brings together state and local IT executives, emerging leaders, and visionary thinkers for candid conversations on the future of public-sector technology. Focused on leadership development, innovation, and strategy, the Forum goes beyond the tech to address the people, policies, and practices shaping digital government. Through peer exchange and practical sessions, participants gain the insights, relationships, and skills needed to lead their organizations and communities into the future.
JW Marriott LIVE
900 West Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 765-8600
JW Marriott LIVE
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Mirian Avalos
General Manager
Department of Internal Services
Los Angeles County
Deepak Budwani
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Public Defender
County of Santa Barbara
Gary Carter
Director of IT
Information Technology Division
City of Carson
Benny Chacko
Deputy General Manager, Shared Services
Department of Internal Services
Los Angeles County
Terence Davis
Chief Information Officer
Parks and Recreation
Los Angeles County
Matthew Der
Chief Information Officer
Treasurer & Tax Collector
Los Angeles County
Charles Eckstrom
Chief Information Officer
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Lea Eriksen
Director, Chief Information Officer
Technology and Innovation
City of Long Beach
Jessica Freeman-Wong
Assistant Chief Information Officer
Applications Division
City of Pasadena
Lynn Fyhrlund
Chief Information Officer
Innovation Technology Department
San Bernardino County
Dan Herlache
Deputy General Manager
Internal Services Department
Los Angeles County
Danny Inukai
Chief Information Officer
Natural History Museum
Kevin Lechner
Assistant Chief Information Officer
Auditor-Controller
Los Angeles County
Phillip Leclair
Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
City of Pasadena
Peter Loo
Acting Chief Information Officer
Los Angeles County
Eduardo Magos
Assistant General Manager of the Applications Bureau
Information Technology Agency
City of Los Angeles
Allen Ohanian
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Children and Family Services
County of Los Angeles
Leah Oliver
Chief Technology Officer
Ventura County Employees' Retirement Agency
Christopher Pailma
Chief Data Officer
Los Angeles County
Pavi Randhawa
Director of IT Project Management Office (PMO)
Probation Department
Los Angeles County
Ted Ross
Chief Information Officer & General Manager
Information Technology Agency
City of Los Angeles
Michael Sylvester II
Chief Deputy of Administration
Department of Public Social Services
Los Angeles County
Sheeba Varughese
Chief Information Officer
Port of Los Angeles
Industry Representatives
Stephanie Nevarez-Colin
Event Marketing Manager
WordPress VIP
Alfonso Salazar
Senior Director
Account Relations
KPMG
Randy Tan
Senior Manager
Deloitte
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: March 5, 2026
This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Jennifer Caldwell.
If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.
This event is open to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Contact Information
Need help registering, or have general event questions? Contact:
Jennifer Caldwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1345
E-mail: jcaldwell@erepublic.com
Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:
Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone:(916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com
Want to sponsor and stand out? Reach out to explore opportunities!
Heather Earney
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com