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Overview

Where higher ed IT leaders shape what’s next.

The New York/New Jersey 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.

Who Should Attend: Senior IT leaders, technology managers, and academic innovators responsible for shaping the future of IT in higher education.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

New Jersey Institute of Technology - Central King Building

355 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 596-3000

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Made Possible by Our Corporate Sponsors

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: October 15, 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:

Jennifer Caldwell
Center for Digital Education
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1345
E-mail: jcaldwell@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

Venue

New Jersey Institute of Technology - Central King Building

355 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 596-3000

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Room Block

There is no room block set up for this event. There are a number of hotels nearby.

Map and Directions

https://www.njit.edu/about/maps-directions

Event Parking

Parking for this event has been assigned to the Summit Garage Parking Deck.
154 Summit Street
Newark, NJ 07102

You may not park in other parking lots on the campus. Please note, the Garage deck entrance is equipped with a two-way speaker that can be activated with the touch of the red button located near the card reader. Press this button when at the parking gate entrance and ask the Public Safety Officer for assistance. Guests should state the information under “Visitor Name” on your parking confirmation. An ID is not needed to enter this lot. Please follow the ground signage to your event location.

Below are helpful links to maps and directions which will help you navigate your way in and around New Jersey Institute.

  • Click here to access the campus parking map.
  • Click here to access the campus map.

Driving directions to NJIT
Public transportation directions to NJIT

Parking fees subject to change without notice.

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