Massachusetts Higher Education IT Leadership Summit 2026
Overview
Where higher education IT leaders shape what’s next.
The Massachusetts Higher Education IT Leadership Summit is an exclusive, invite-only gathering for CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior IT leaders from higher education institutions across the state. Focused on today’s most critical priorities including cybersecurity, infrastructure, data strategy, AI, and digital learning, this one-day summit delivers actionable insights, real-world strategies, and valuable peer connections. Attendees will engage with peers, exchange ideas, and explore innovative approaches that support institutional goals and drive student and organizational success.
Who Should Attend: Senior IT leaders, technology managers, and academic innovators responsible for shaping and advancing IT strategy within higher education institutions.
True IT leadership in higher education goes beyond managing infrastructure; it’s about enabling student success and institutional resilience. The insights and connections gained at this summit are instrumental in helping us align our technology strategies with the core mission of our colleges and universities.
- Shawn Skelly, Associate Chief Information Officer, University of Massachusetts
Wylie Center and Tupper Manor
295 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 867-1800
Wylie Center and Tupper Manor
Advisory Board
Education Representatives
Nuno Couto
Senior Project Manager
Networking and Storage Infrastructure
Harvard Medical School
Lorna Koppel
Director Information Security and Chief Information Security Officer
Tufts University
Michael Lyons
Chief Information Officer
Massachusetts Bay Community College
John Mazzarella
Assistant Vice Chancellor of IT Client Services
IT
University of Massachusetts Boston
Michael Milligan
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
University of Massachusetts
Patty Patria
Chief Information Officer
Babson College
Gail Rankin
Executive Director and Deputy Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services (ITS), Faculty Support Services
Salem State University
Mike Richichi
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Western New England University
Ricardo Rivera
Chief Technology Officer
IT
Northern Essex Community College
Shawn Skelly
Assistant Chief Information Officer
Enterprise Applications and Digital Transformation
University of Massachusetts
Steve Swartz
Chief Information Officer
Salem State University
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