North Carolina IT Leadership Forum 2026
Overview
The North Carolina 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.
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
4700 Emperor Boulevard
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 941-5050
Sheraton Imperial Hotel
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Jim Alberque
GIS & Emerging Technology Manager
City of Raleigh
Katina Blue
Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Research & Chief Information Officer
UNC Pembroke
Brandon Boone
Strategic Communications Director`
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Keith Briggs
State Chief Architect and Innovation Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Chris Butts
Chief Information Officer
Technology Solutions Department
Town of Chapel Hill
Mick DiGrazia
Senior Director of Enterprise Operations
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Michael Euliss
Director
North Carloina of the State Controller
Jennifer Fix
Deputy State Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Patrick Fleming
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
North Carolina Community College System
Raju Gadiraju
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security
State of North Carolina
Hugh Harris
Chief General Counsel
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
I-Sah Hsieh
Deputy Secretary for AI and Policy
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Torre Jessup
Deputy State Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Dan Kempton
IT Enterprise Architecture Director
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Glenn Mack
Chief Technology Officer
Administrative Office of the Courts
State of North Carolina
Teena Piccione
Secretary and Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Glenn Poplawski
Director of Strategy and Value Realization
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Vijay Ramanujam
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health and Human Services
State of North Carolina
Rob Reynolds
Chief Information Officer
Orange County
Amanda Richardson
Chief Information Officer
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State of North Carolina
Bernice Russell-Bond
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Allan Sandoval
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce
State of North Carolina
Justin Sherwood
Director of Information Technology
Franklin County
Kate Smith
Chief Information Officer
Office of State Controller
State of North Carolina
Beth Stagner
Business Applications Director
City of Raleigh
James Tanzosh
Chief IT Procurement Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Mike Ware
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of North Carolina
Martha Wewer
Chief Privacy Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Mark Wittenburg
Chief Information Officer
City of Raleigh
Industry Representatives
Will Gilbert
Technology Sales Leader, State of NC
IBM
Mike Owens
Sr Account Executive
Public Sector
Atlassian
Caitlin Walsh
NC Account Director
Advisory
KPMG
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: March 24, 2026
This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Sherri Tidwell.
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:
Sherri Tidwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1382
E-mail: stidwell@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