Mar 19: Digital New York Summit 2026: Architecting the Future of the Empire State
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Where policy meets pixels—a high-stakes gathering of New York’s digital architects redefining the city’s infrastructure through AI, cybersecurity, and radical inclusion.
Practical Info
Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET
Location: Museum of Jewish Heritage (2nd Floor Events Hall) 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280 (map)
Overview:
The City & State Digital New York Summit 2026 is the premier forum where New York’s public and private sector tech leaders converge. This year’s summit moves beyond theory to execution, focusing on how data-driven innovation is being woven into the very fabric of daily life for millions of New Yorkers. From modernizing aging infrastructure to the ethical deployment of AI, this is the room where the next decade of New York’s digital strategy is being debated and decided.
Key Takeaways:
Infrastructure Reimagined: How AI and digital twins are optimizing NYC’s physical systems, public services, and economic growth.
The Cyber Frontier: Advanced strategies for protecting the city’s critical digital assets against an evolving global threat landscape.
Closing the Gap: A deep dive into digital equity—expanding broadband access and technical literacy to historically underserved communities.
An Insider’s Tip:
The Museum of Jewish Heritage offers a validated parking discount at the nearby GGMC Parking (8 2nd PL). Be sure to bring your parking ticket to the registration desk upon arrival to receive your validation stamp before the summit ends.
A Note for Our Inner Circle:
This is a high-level networking environment where the barrier between "government" and "industry" disappears. Dress code is sharp business casual. We recommend arriving 30 minutes early to secure a seat near the main stage, as the afternoon panel on AI implementation is expected to be standing-room only.
Who You May Spot: Colin Ahern (Chief Cyber Officer, NY State), Kelly Moan (CISO, City of New York), Keith Armonaitis (Director of IT Innovation, Port Authority of NY & NJ), and top-tier executives from the region’s leading AI and infrastructure firms.
