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City & State’s 2026 Digital New York Summit will bring together New York’s technology and information leaders from government and industry for a full-day, dynamic program featuring candid discussions and thought-provoking presentations on innovative ideas that are making everyday life for all New Yorkers more livable, safer, and more convenient.
Attend the Event
Thursday March 19, 2026
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
2nd Floor Events Hall
New York, NY 10208
Dress Attire:
Business Casual
Parking Information:
Discounted parking is available at GGMC Parking (8 2nd PL) parking garage. Present your parking ticket at the welcome desk for discount validation
Sponsorship & Ticket Information:
For more information about sponsorships and tickets, please email lblake@cityandstateny.com
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
10:30 AM EDT
1 HR
Building a Resilient NY: Emerging Technology, Programs & Workforce Growth
This panel explores how leaders across the public and private sectors are harnessing emerging technologies, including AI and digital innovation, to transform infrastructure, service delivery, and economic growth. Panelists will discuss real-world applications across multiple industries, highlighting impacts on productivity, access, workforce development, and inclusive growth, as well as opportunities for collaboration and scalable innovation.
This panel explores how leaders across the public and private sectors are harnessing emerging technologies, including AI and digital innovation, to transform infrastructure, service delivery, and economic growth. Panelists will discuss real-world applications across multiple industries, highlighting impacts on productivity, access, workforce development, and inclusive growth, as well as opportunities for collaboration and scalable innovation.
11:30 AM EDT
1 HR
Strengthening and Securing New York’s Cyber and Physical Infrastructure
This panel examines strategies to protect and strengthen New York’s cyber and physical infrastructure in the face of evolving threats and growing demands. Panelists will discuss policy frameworks, risk management, and public-private coordination, as well as investments in secure infrastructure, cybersecurity, and resilient critical systems. The session will emphasize innovation-driven solutions, workforce training in cybersecurity, and measurable outcomes, including continuity of essential services, cost efficiencies, and scalable approaches for both urban and underserved communities.
This panel examines strategies to protect and strengthen New York’s cyber and physical infrastructure in the face of evolving threats and growing demands. Panelists will discuss policy frameworks, risk management, and public-private coordination, as well as investments in secure infrastructure, cybersecurity, and resilient critical systems. The session will emphasize innovation-driven solutions, workforce training in cybersecurity, and measurable outcomes, including continuity of essential services, cost efficiencies, and scalable approaches for both urban and 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
This panel explores how digital technologies can improve the daily lives of New Yorkers, with a focus on equitable access, affordability, and digital inclusion. Panelists will discuss efforts to expand broadband, build digital literacy, and improve access to education, healthcare, and government services, as well as how technology can strengthen civic engagement and protect digital rights. Workforce discussions will highlight community-based pathways, apprenticeships, and inclusive training programs that create technology opportunities for historically underserved communities and deliver measurable quality-of-life outcomes.
This panel explores how digital technologies can improve the daily lives of New Yorkers, with a focus on equitable access, affordability, and digital inclusion. Panelists will discuss efforts to expand broadband, build digital literacy, and improve access to education, healthcare, and government services, as well as how technology can strengthen civic engagement and protect digital rights. Workforce discussions will highlight community-based pathways, apprenticeships, and inclusive training programs that create technology opportunities for historically underserved communities and deliver measurable quality-of-life outcomes.
2:30 PM EDT
1 HR
Public-Private Innovation & Investment: Scaling New York’s Digital Foundations
This panel explores system-level solutions, partnerships, and investment strategies to expand New York’s digital infrastructure. Panelists will discuss scaling broadband and connectivity, co-innovation efforts, and resilient, energy-efficient networks, with a focus on public-private collaboration, sustainable impact, and closing access gaps in alignment with state and city priorities.
This panel explores system-level solutions, partnerships, and investment strategies to expand New York’s digital infrastructure. Panelists will discuss scaling broadband and connectivity, co-innovation efforts, and resilient, energy-efficient networks, with a focus on public-private collaboration, sustainable impact, and closing access gaps in alignment with state and city priorities.