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New York Data & AI Summit 2026

The New York Data & AI Summit 2026 is a premier one-day event bringing together technology decision-makers, data officers, and agency leaders to explore how better data strategies power smarter decisions, stronger services, and greater public trust. Attendees will experience expert-led discussions on topics like AI-driven insights, privacy, security, data go…

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24Speakers
12Sponsors
5Exhibitors
8On the bill · sessions
23Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at New, in alphabetical order.
Ala Dewberry
Product Line Manager, VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA, Broadcom · Broadcom
Andrew Heck
Associate Commissioner, Planning, Research, Information Management, and Evaluation, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, State of New York · Office of Addiction Services and Supports, State of New York
Arun Alla
Senior Manager, Data Services and Application Development, New York Power Authority · New York Power Authority
Bill Carter
National Director of Cybersecurity Strategy, Public Sector, Fortinet · Fortinet
Cheng Ren
Assistant Professor, College of Integrated Health Sciences, School of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York · University at Albany, State University of New York
Dru Rai
Chief Information Officer, State of New York · State of New York
Eleonore Fournier-Tombs
Chief AI Officer, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · State of New York Office of Information Technology Services
James Sammons
Associate Commissioner, Data Analytics, Office of General Services, State of New York · Office of General Services, State of New York
Jenson Jacob
Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · State of New York Office of Information Technology Services
Jesse Roberts
Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services · Amazon Web Services
Lauren Holupko
Director of eDiscovery and eDiscovery Counsel, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York
Michele Jones
Deputy Commissioner for Technology, Ag and Markets, ESD, DPS, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · State of New York Office of Information Technology Services
Minerva Tantoco
Advisor in Residence, EY / Former First Chief Technology Officer, NYC · EY
Natasha Almanzar Sanchez
Senior Attorney, Privacy Office, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York
Peace Kuteesa
Assistant Deputy Superintendent, AI and Data Analytics, Department of Financial Services, State of New York · Department of Financial Services, State of New York
Phil Bertolini
Chief Delivery Officer, Government Technology · Government Technology
Rachel Wilson
Managing Director and Chief Data Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Former NSA Senior Executive · Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Ron Carroll
Vice President, Chief Data and AI Officer, New York Power Authority · New York Power Authority
Scott Geer
Deputy Chief Legal Technology Officer, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · State of New York Office of Information Technology Services
Scott Stalker
Deputy Chief AI Officer, Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York · Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York
Srini Pusuluri
Senior Director, Product Development and Data Integration. New York Power Authority · New York Power Authority
Srinivasa Pusuluri
Senior Director, Product Development and Data Integration, New York Power Authority · New York Power Authority
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Amazon Web ServicesAnchor Sponsor
Carahsoft | SalesforceExhibitor Sponsor
Cloudflare | ArctiqExhibitor Sponsor
EYAnchor Sponsor
FortinetUnderwriter
Global Solutions Group, Inc.Patron Plus Sponsor
OmnissaExhibitor Sponsor
Palo Alto NetworksExhibitor Sponsor
Red Hat, Inc.Recharge Break Sponsor
SentinelOne Inc. | RNSCExhibitor Sponsor
The Modern Data CompanyPatron Plus Sponsor
VMware by Broadcom | CarahsoftAnchor Sponsor
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Agenda

Selected from 8 sessions on the bill.
  • Thursday, May 14 — 10:15 am Eastern

    Fireside Chat – Inside New York’s Data and AI Strategy: From Foundation to Impact

    As New York State advances its data and artificial intelligence capabilities, agencies are moving from exploration to execution—leveraging data as a strategic asset to improve deci…

  • Thursday, May 14 — 11:15 am Eastern

    General Session – Building the Data Foundation: Powering AI Across New York

    AI is only as effective as the data behind it. Before agencies can scale advanced analytics or deploy AI responsibly, they must first establish a strong data foundation—one built o…

  • Thursday, May 14 — 11:55 am Eastern

    General Session – Governing AI in a Data-Driven World: Privacy, Ethics, and Accountability

    As AI adoption accelerates, the challenge is no longer whether to innovate—but how to do so responsibly. Public-sector leaders must balance opportunity with obligation, ensuring th…

  • Thursday, May 14 — 1:45 pm Eastern

    General Session – Protecting Data in the Age of AI

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how local governments deliver services, but it is also quietly reshaping how sensitive data can be exposed or stolen. In this though…

  • Thursday, May 14 — 2:40 pm Eastern

    General Session – Deploying AI at Scale: Data, Talent, and Responsible Execution

    Scaling AI across government requires more than technology—it demands the right data, strong governance, embedded privacy practices, and a workforce prepared to operationalize it e…

  • Thursday, May 14 — 3:20 pm Eastern

    General Session – Data and AI in Practice: Delivering Outcomes in Health, Education, and Human Services

    Data and AI are reshaping how government delivers critical services, creating new opportunities to improve outcomes, increase efficiency, and better serve residents. But turning po…

  • Thursday, May 14 — 9:00 am Eastern

    Opening Remarks

  • Thursday, May 14 — 9:15 am Eastern

    Keynote – Strengthening the Shield: Cybersecurity and AI in a New Threat Landscape

    There is no question – public-sector leaders must continue to strengthen their cyber hygiene, foster cross-sector partnerships, and adapt to the evolving threat landscape. Join Rac…

Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 23 companies show up — and 8 bet on three roles at once?

23 companies. eight are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
8All threespeak · spons · exh
4Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
11Companies Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Carahsoft | Salesforce·Cloudflare | Arctiq·Omnissa·Palo Alto Networks·SentinelOne Inc. | RNSC·AWS·EY·Fortinet

Speakers by seniority

54% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite938%
  • Director / Head of417%
  • Manager / Lead417%
  • Other roles729%

Of 24 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01State of New York Office of Information Technology Services6V
  2. 02Carahsoft | SalesforceSp·EEx
  3. 03Cloudflare | ArctiqSp·EEx
  4. 04OmnissaSp·EEx
  5. 05Palo Alto NetworksSp·EEx
  6. 06SentinelOne Inc. | RNSCSp·EEx
  7. 07AWSSp·A1V
  8. 08EYSp·A1V
  9. 09FortinetSp·U1V
  10. 10New York Power Authority4V
  11. 11Global Solutions Group, Inc.Sp·P
  12. 12Office of Information Technology Services, State of New York3V
  13. 13Red HatSp·R
  14. 14The Modern Data CompanySp·P
Sponsors by tier
anchor sponsor3
25% of 12
exhibitor sponsor5
42% of 12
patron plus sponsor2
17% of 12
recharge break sponsor1
8% of 12
underwriter1
8% of 12
At peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

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