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Industry Leaders Forum - Tech
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) (EST)
Description
The 2026 Tech Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) convenes the professionals shaping Buffalo Niagara’s growing technology ecosystem alongside the business leaders responsible for guiding information technology strategy across the region’s employers. We thank Tech Buffalo, our ILF strategic partner, for assisting with the development of this meeting’s agenda.
This Tech ILF will focus on how organizations of all sizes are leveraging artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and digital innovation to strengthen operations, enhance competitiveness, and advance the regional economy. As part of this conversation, attendees will hear from the following industry thought leaders:
- Jeffrey Botteron, President & CEO, Tech Buffalo
- Mike Canzoner, CTO, Radial Ventures
- Jay Goodwyn, Director, Buffalo CIC, IBM
- Dominic Sellitto, Assistant Director, UB’s Center for AI Business Innovation
The Industry Leaders Forum is an invitation-only, executive-level series designed to foster thoughtful discussion, practical insight, and meaningful relationship-building among leaders shaping the future of Buffalo Niagara.
Designed for senior decision-makers and technology leaders, the Tech ILF blends executive-level perspectives with peer-to-peer dialogue, creating space for candid conversation around opportunity, implementation, and impact.
Industry Leaders Forum – Tech
Tuesday, February 10
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
79 Perry Street, Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Please join us for networking beginning at 8:00 AM.
Agenda
- 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Networking & Registration
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Program
Take your seat at the table
The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies.
Please contact Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org for more information.
To become a member of BNP and participate in ILF, click here.
The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies. Interested in learning more about ILF membership? Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org
79 Perry St. Suite 200
Buffalo, NY 14203 United States
Date/Time TBD
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