Maryland Higher Education IT Leadership Summit 2026
Overview
Where higher ed IT leaders shape what’s next.
The Maryland Higher Education IT Leadership Summit is a one-day, invite-only gathering designed for CIOs, IT directors, and digital transformation champions across colleges and universities. Focused on the most pressing issues in academic technology, from cybersecurity and infrastructure to digital learning and AI, the summit fosters peer collaboration, practical problem-solving, and forward-thinking leadership. Attendees gain real-world strategies to drive innovation, modernize operations, and elevate student and institutional success.
In these times, when Maryland's state and university budgets are tight, having a group like the Center for Digital Education provide a well-organized and insightful IT Leadership Forum is invaluable. These events help us share what we are doing and find new ways to collaborate, making these meetings a "can't-miss event" for Maryland higher education technology leaders.
- Jack Suess, VP for IT and CIO, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd East
Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 985-7300
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Advisory Board
Education Representatives
Valarie Burks
Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
College of Southern Maryland
Stacy Cahill
Chief Information Security Officer
Division of Information Technology
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Michael Eismeier
Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Information Officer
Offices of Administration and Finance, Academic and Student Affairs
University System of Maryland
Ayman Idrees
Chief Information Officer
Wor-Wic Community College
Michael Kaiser
Chief Information Security Officer
Towson University
Cynthia Mendoza
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Operations
Morgan State University
Jack Suess
Vice President/Chief Information Officer
Division of Information Technology
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Andrea Tanner
Director
Information Technology, Client Services
Morgan State University
Jerry Waldron
Interim Executive Director
Maryland Research and Education Network
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: June 17, 2026
Open to higher education institutions only.
Registration - Free
If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.
This event is open to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Contact Information
Need help registering, or have general event questions? Contact:
Sherri Tidwell
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1382
E-mail: stidwell@erepublic.com
Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:
Mireya Gaton
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com
Want to sponsor and stand out? Reach out to explore opportunities!
Heather Earney
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com