Ohio IT Leadership Forum 2026
Overview
The Ohio 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.
Renaissance Columbus Downtown
50 North Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-228-5050
Renaissance Columbus Downtown
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Michael Carmack
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education and Workforce
State of Ohio
Tina Chubb
Chief Information Officer
Department of Insurance
State of Ohio
Jeff Coffey
Chief Information Officer
Department of Developmental Disabilities, Information Technology Division
State of Ohio
Jordan Davis
Executive Director
Smart Columbus
Katrina Flory
State Chief Information Officer
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Adam Frumkin
Chief Information Officer
Franklin County Data Center
Franklin County
Brian Hernandez
Chief Information Officer
Department of Youth Services
State of Ohio
Kurt McDowell
Chief Information Officer
Legislative Information Systems
State of Ohio
Sam Orth
Director of Technology
City of Columbus
Kannan Ramanujam
Chief Application Services
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Jasmine Ramaradjou
Chief Information Officer
Department of Public Safety
State of Ohio
Shawn Robinson
Chief Information Officer
Department of Development
State of Ohio
Kimberly Roy-Wilson
Commissioner
Information Technology Services (ITS)
City of Cleveland
Parvinder Singh
Chief Information Officer
Ohio Secretary of State
State of Ohio
Mark Smith
Chief Information Officer
Department of Job and Family Services
State of Ohio
Jeff Swan
Chief Infrastructure Services
DAS Office of Information Technology
State of Ohio
Sean Ware
Director
Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS)
City of Cincinnati
Vanitha Zacharias
Administrator of Technology Governance & Chief AI Strategist
Department of Administrative Services
State of Ohio
Industry Representatives
Jennifer Demory
Director
KPMG
Aman Singh
Managing Director
Accenture
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: May 28, 2026
This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Timiko Watkins.
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:
Timiko Watkins
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1314
E-mail: twatkins@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