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Overview

Where higher ed IT leaders shape what’s next.

The Massachusetts Higher Education IT Leadership Summit is a one-day, invite-only gathering designed for CIOs, IT directors, and digital transformation champions across colleges and universities. Focused on the most pressing issues in academic technology, from cybersecurity and infrastructure to digital learning and AI, the summit fosters peer collaboration, practical problem-solving, and forward-thinking leadership. Attendees gain real-world strategies to drive innovation, modernize operations, and elevate student and institutional success.

Who Should Attend: Senior IT leaders, technology managers, and academic innovators responsible for shaping the future of IT in higher education.

 

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Wylie Center and Tupper Manor

295 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 867-1800

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Wylie Center and Tupper Manor

Made Possible by Our Corporate Sponsors

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: September 24, 2026

Open to higher education institutions only.

Registration - Free

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
Center for Digital Education
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
Center for Digital Education
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
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

Venue

Wylie Center and Tupper Manor

295 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 867-1800

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Room Block

Room Rate: $179 per night, single/double.
Rate Cut-off Date: Monday, August 24, 2026.
To Make a Reservation:
   Phone: (978) 867-1800 and reference Massachusetts Higher Education IT Leadership Summit.
   Booking at discounted rate is not available online.
Rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, once the room block is full, you will need to make other arrangements for your accommodations with the hotel directly or at a nearby hotel.

Map and Directions

https://wyliecenter.com/getting-here/

Event Parking

Complimentary parking on site.

When you first enter the property,  continue past Tupper Manor and around the corner to a parking lot that gives direct access to the Conference Center (also called the Meeting Place) where the event will take place. There is also lot 28 across the street and a solar lot at the top of the hill across the street if you are looking for covered parking. View map.

Parking fees subject to change without notice.

Attire

Business casual.