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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

Thursday March 19, 2026

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

2nd Floor Events Hall

New York, NY 10208

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

2nd Floor Events Hall

New York, NY 10208

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Agenda

9:00 AM EDT
1 HR
9:00 AM EDT 1 HR

Registration & Networking Breakfast

10:00 AM EDT
5 MINS
10:00 AM EDT 5 MINS

Welcoming Remarks

10:05 AM EDT
25 MINS
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
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 & NY
Maxwell Siegel
Maxwell Siegel
Chief Data Officer, Executive Director of Data and Analytics, Analytics, Performance & Management
New York City Department of Transportation
Nitin Patel
Nitin Patel
Chief Information Officer
Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

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.

Keith Armonaitis
Keith Armonaitis
Lead - IT Innovation Lab
Port Authority of NY & NY
Maxwell Siegel
Maxwell Siegel
Chief Data Officer, Executive Director of Data and Analytics, Analytics, Performance & Management
New York City Department of Transportation
Nitin Patel
Nitin Patel
Chief Information Officer
Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

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.

Keith Armonaitis
Keith Armonaitis
Lead - IT Innovation Lab
Port Authority of NY & NY
Maxwell Siegel
Maxwell Siegel
Chief Data Officer, Executive Director of Data and Analytics, Analytics, Performance & Management
New York City Department of Transportation
Nitin Patel
Nitin Patel
Chief Information Officer
Citywide Administrative Services, New York City

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
11:30 AM EDT 1 HR

Strengthening and Securing New York’s Cyber and Physical Infrastructure

Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Director, Office of Counterterrorism
NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Greg Ehrie
Greg Ehrie
Chief Security Officer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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.

Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Director, Office of Counterterrorism
NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Greg Ehrie
Greg Ehrie
Chief Security Officer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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.

Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Benjamin Voce-Gardner
Director, Office of Counterterrorism
NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Greg Ehrie
Greg Ehrie
Chief Security Officer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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
12:30 PM EDT 1 HR

Lunch

1:30 PM EDT
1 HR
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, 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.

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, 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.

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, 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
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, 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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

Underwriters

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