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With Colin Ahern (Chief Cyber Officer, NY State), Nitin Patel (CIO, New York City), Greg Ehrie (CSO, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey), Maxwell Siegel (Chief Data Officer, NYC Dept. Transportation), Maryanne Schretzman (Dir., NYC Center for Innovation Thru Data Intelligence).
Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, 2nd Fl
Mar 19 (Thu) , 2026 @ 09:00 AM
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City & State's 2026 Digital New York Summit will bring together New York's technology & information leaders from government & industry for a full-day, dynamic program featuring candid discussions & thought-provoking presentations on innovative ideas that are making everyday life for all New Yorkers more livable, safer, & more convenient.

Agenda
9:00 AM EDT
1 HR
Registration & Networking Breakfast
10:00 AM EDT
5 MINS
Welcoming Remarks
10:05 AM EDT
25 MINS
Keynote Speaker Remarks
Colin Ahern
Colin Ahern
Chief Cyber Officer
State of New York
10:30 AM EDT
1 HR
Building a Resilient NY: Emerging Technology, Programs & Workforce Growth
Keith Armonaitis
Keith Armonaitis
Lead - IT Innovation Lab
Port Authority of NY & NJ
Maxwell Siegel
Maxwell Siegel
Chief Data Officer, Executive Director of Data & Analytics, Analytics, Performance & Management
New York City Department of Transportation
Nitin Patel
Nitin Patel
Chief Information Officer
Citywide Administrative Services, New York City
Alicia L. Antonetti-Tricker
Alicia L. Antonetti-Tricker
Principal
Crowe LLP
This panel explores how leaders across the public & private sectors are harnessing emerging technologies, including AI & digital innovation, to transform infrastructure, service delivery, & economic growth. Panelists will discuss real-world applications across multiple industries, highlighting impacts on productivity, access, workforce development, & inclusive growth, as well as opportunities for collaboration & scalable innovation.

11:30 AM EDT
1 HR
Strengthening & Securing New York's Cyber & Physical Infrastructure
Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Director, Office of Counterterrorism
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
Greg Ehrie
Greg Ehrie
Chief Security Officer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
TBD
TBD
TBD
KPMG
This panel examines strategies to protect & strengthen New York's cyber & physical infrastructure in the face of evolving threats & growing demands. Panelists will discuss policy frameworks, risk management, & public-private coordination, as well as investments in secure infrastructure, cybersecurity, & resilient critical systems. The session will emphasize innovation-driven solutions, workforce training in cybersecurity, & measurable outcomes, including continuity of essential services, cost efficiencies, & scalable approaches for both urban & underserved communities.

12:30 PM EDT
1 HR
Lunch
1:30 PM EDT
1 HR
Digital Tools to Benefit All New Yorkers: Expanding Access, Equity & Opportunity
Thierno Diallo
Thierno Diallo
Manager, Information Technology Services, Digital Transformation Office
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Dan Steinberg
Dan Steinberg
Director
Mayor's Office of Operations
Maryanne Schretzman
Maryanne Schretzman
Executive Director
NYC Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence
This panel explores how digital technologies can improve the daily lives of New Yorkers, with a focus on equitable access, affordability, & digital inclusion. Panelists will discuss efforts to expand broadband, build digital literacy, & improve access to education, healthcare, & government services, as well as how technology can strengthen civic engagement & protect digital rights. Workforce discussions will highlight community-based pathways, apprenticeships, & inclusive training programs that create technology opportunities for historically underserved communities & deliver measurable quality-of-life outcomes.

2:30 PM EDT
1 HR
Public-Private Innovation & Investment: Scaling New York's Digital Foundations
Joshua Breitbart
Joshua Breitbart
Senior Vice President
ConnectALL, Empire State Development
Oscar J. Romero Jr.
Oscar J. Romero Jr.
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
NYC Civic Engagement Commission
This panel explores system-level solutions, partnerships, & investment strategies to expand New York's digital infrastructure. Panelists will discuss scaling broadband & connectivity, co-innovation efforts, & resilient, energy-efficient networks, with a focus on public-private collaboration, sustainable impact, & closing access gaps in alignment with state & city priorities.
 
 
 
 
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