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Overview

The New York 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.

Winners of the 2026 New York IT Leadership Awards will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 8 at the New York IT Leadership Forum at the Albany Capital Center. Please submit your nominations here. Nominations close on Friday, February 20, 2026.

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Albany Capital Center

55 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-487-2155

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Patrick Alderson
Chief Information Officer
Division of Information Services
Albany County

Michael Allen
Deputy Commissioner for Technology, DOL
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Jim Bell
Director Senate Technology Services
New York State Senate
State of New York

Andrew Bellinger
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of the New York State Attorney General
State of New York

Dorianne Blanchard
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of the New York State Attorney General
State of New York

Colin Brady
Chief Information Officer and Deputy Comptroller
New York State Office of the State Comptroller
State of New York

Marlowe Cochran
Chief Information Security Officer
Education Department
State of New York

Christine Costopoulos
Program Director
NYS Forum
The New York State Forum

Chris DeSain
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Grace Dillon
Deputy Commissioner for Technology
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Gail Galusha
Director of AI, Data and Analytics
Office of the New York State Attorney General
State of New York

Drew Hanchett
Chief Health Information Officer
New York Department of Health
State of New York

Lane Hunt
Director, Systems Integration
Department of Information Technology Services
Orange County

Mark Israel
Deputy Chief Information Officer
New York Department of Health
State of New York

Jenson Jacob
Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Mathan Jebaraj
Deputy Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Strategy Office
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Rick Johnson
Director, Information Technology
St Lawrence County

Remington Jones
Digital Information Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Suzanne Lazar
Product Delivery Manager DOH, Dedicated Support Team
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Valerie Lubanko
Deputy Chief General Counsel
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Glenn Marchi
Chief Information Officer and Commissioner
Department of Information Technology Services
Orange County

Jeff Nuding
Deputy Commissioner for Technology
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Dru Rai
Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office of Information Technology Services
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Scott Reif
Chief Communication Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Fran Reiter
Executive Director
NYS Forum
State of New York

Mike Ridley
Chief Information Officer
Office for People with Development Disabilities
State of New York

James Sammons
Associate Commissioner, Data Analytics
Office of General Services
State of New York

Varun Sehgal
Chief Information Officer
Office of the New York State Attorney General
State of New York

Dan Shyne
Chief Information Technology Officer
City of Albany

Ben Spear
Chief Information Security Officer
New York Board of Elections
State of New York

Michael St John
Chief Information Officer
State Education Department
State of New York

Marcy Stevens
Chief General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of New York

Industry Representatives

Len Kaminski
Client Executive, New York State
Oracle

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: April 8, 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

Venue

Albany Capital Center

55 Eagle Street
Albany, NY 12207
518-487-2155