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Go Beyond Networking

Colorado tech’s biggest night of the year, C-Level @ A Mile High!

C-Level @ A Mile High puts attendee connections at the center of our program. At C-Level, we gathered 50+ top tech executives and gave them the title of “Celebrity”. As our C-Level Celebrities, these executives attended the event to connect with our attendees and share information on upcoming IT projects.

At our largest fundraiser of the year, our C-Level Celebrities put together amazing auction experience packages – such as a Denver Broncos football game, an Italian cooking class, or a snowmobile excursion – that you could bid on throughout the evening in an effort to win the chance to spend even more time with them following the event.

This was a great way to support CTA and the Colorado tech community and to build long-lasting relationships. 

Why Attend?

  • Connect with your Peers: C-Level brings together our Colorado tech community for one night of connection, celebration and fun!
  • Optimize your Time – meet top tech executives in one room: More than 50 C-Level Celebrities attend the event to share information about their company and upcoming IT initiatives.
  • Participate in our Celebrity Auction: The C-Level Celebrities’ auction experience packages offer you a chance to continue your conversations with our C-Level Celebrities beyond the event. The funds raised through this auction support CTA and our technology industry year-round.
  • Help your Business Shine: Join the event as a sponsor to align your brand with the best of the best in technology and showcase all that you have to offer in front of Colorado’s top tech leaders and talent.

May 7, 2026

5:00-7:30 PM | Empower Field


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FAQ

  • Colorado tech’s biggest night of the year, C-Level @ A Mile High!

    C-Level @ A Mile High puts attendee connections at the center of our program. At C-Level, we gather 50+ top tech executives and give them the title of “Celebrity”. As our C-Level Celebrities, these executives attend the event to connect with our attendees and share information on upcoming IT projects.

    At our largest fundraiser of the year, our C-Level Celebrities put together amazing auction experience packages – such as a Denver Broncos football game, an Italian cooking class, or a snowmobile excursion – that you can bid on throughout the evening in an effort to win the chance to spend even more time with them following the event.

    • Connect with your peers – in 2025 we had over 900 people join us! That includes over 417 different organizations from across the Colorado tech industry!  
    • Networking with top tech executives – C-Level executives join us as “Celebrities” at the event to connect with all of our attendees. Additionally, we had over 480 executive-level attendees at our 2025 event. This is the event where business gets done. 
    • Bid on Celebrity Auction Experience Packages – spend more time with our Celebrities after the event by winning a Celebrity Experience Auction Package! In 2025, our Celebrities put together some incredible experiences including a Vietnamese cooking class, a Rockies Game + Coors Field Facility Tour, Golf & Grub Outing, a Mountain Getaway, Whiskey Tasting & more!
    • Networking with a twist! In 2025, our guests connected with fellow attendees while taking a photo with Rosie the Robot, practicing their golf technique at a mini putting station, solving mysteries using artificial intelligence & more!
  • Thursday, May 7 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  • The event will be hosted at Empower Field – 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204

  • Business Attire. With plenty of mingling and walking throughout the evening, we recommend comfortable shoes.

  • 5:00 PM – Doors Open / Registration

    5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Network with Celebrities

    • Enjoy time networking with 50+ top tech executives who are offering up experience packages where attendees will have the opportunity to bid on those to spend more time together.

    7:30 PM – Event End + Silent Auction Closed

  • Yes! Heavy appetizers will be served, and attendees will receive beer and wine drink tickets.

  • No. C-Level @ A Mile High will be an in-person event. However, bidding will take place virtually through a third party platform called GiveSmart.

     

    • Entrance to C-Level @ A Mile High
    • Access to 50+ top tech executives
    • Ability to bid on Celebrity experience packages
    • Networking with 900+ attendees
    • Interactive networking
    • Drinks & light appetizers
  • This year, we’ve partnered with a new auction platform, GiveSmart, to make the auction process easier to navigate for participants. And, if you’re unable to join us for the event, you can still participate in the auction if you’re a CTA member. 

    More details coming soon.

  • A Celebrity is a top tech executive who attends the event to connect with our attendees and share information on upcoming IT projects. They also auction off an experience package for attendees to bid on to spend more time together.

     

  • Honorary Celebrities are in attendance to talk with attendees but do not offer experience packages for the auction.

  • When you become a C-Level @ A Mile High sponsor, your organization unlocks the opportunity to elevate your brand in front of tech professionals from all across Colorado’s tech community. Each sponsorship also comes with event tickets. Contact Peter Schwartz for additional information. 

     

  • If you have further questions about the event or anything CTA-related, please reach out to eventsmgr@coloradotechnology.org.

“The Colorado tech community is very open, collaborative and engaged. What I love about C-Level @ A Mile High are the connections and valuable business relationships that grow out of this event each year. This is an opportunity to gain insight from technology leaders, and at the same time see and explore the vibrant IT landscape we have in Colorado.”

– Suma Nallapati, Chief Information Officer, City & County of Denver



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2026 CELEBRITIES More to be announced soon! 

Chief Information Officer

Toni Baruti

Chief Information Officer & Chief Technology Officer, AllHealth Network
CIO. Professional Case Management

Charlie Billings

CIO. Professional Case Management
Sr. Director of IT, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club

Mike Bush

Sr. Director of IT, Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
CISO, Flexential

Emily Cellar

CISO, Flexential
Chief Architect and Head of Data Innovation, CoBank, ACB

Ranjeet Chakraborty

Chief Architect and Head of Data Innovation, CoBank, ACB
VP, CIO - Supply Chain Services

Puneet Chowdhary

VP, CIO – Supply Chain Services & Automation/AI, Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Director of Information Technology, Delta Dental of Colorado

Patrick Cordova

Director of Information Technology, Delta Dental of Colorado
CIO, Enable Medicine

Aymii Couzelis

CIO, Enable Medicine
VP - Global Infrastructure, Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Sue Diltz

VP – Global Infrastructure, Arrow Electronics, Inc.
SVP

Rob Dravenstott

SVP & CIO, TTEC
Chief Security Officer, TTEC Holdings, Inc.

John Everson

Chief Security Officer, TTEC Holdings, Inc.
President, Dice

Paul Farnsworth

President, Dice
Chief Information and Technology Officer, RTD

Brett Feddersen

Chief Information and Technology Officer, RTD
Enterprise Applications Manager, Colorado PERA

Yvette Florez

Enterprise Applications Manager, Colorado PERA
Chief Technology Officer, bpx energy

Jordie Harrell

Chief Technology Officer, bpx energy
AVP, Digital Products, Cox Farms

Sarah Herzog

AVP, Digital Products, Cox Farms
VP, Digital Marketplace, Spectrum

Holly Hinze

VP, Digital Marketplace, Spectrum
VP

Brian Horsman

VP & CIO, Christy Sports
VP and Global Head of Data Analytics | Corporate Applications, Hitachi Vantara

Gauri Kapur

VP and Global Head of Data Analytics | Corporate Applications, Hitachi Vantara
Chief Information Officer, Pursuit

Stephen Katsirubas

Chief Information Officer, Pursuit
VP, Infrastructure

Jennifer Katz

VP, Infrastructure & Operations, Echostar
Deputy Chief Information Officer, City and County of Denver - Technology Services

Paul Kresser *Honorary

Deputy Chief Information Officer, City and County of Denver – Technology Services
Global Chief Information Officer, Graebel Companies Inc.

Trent Krause

Global Chief Information Officer, Graebel Companies Inc.
Account Director, Tyler Technologies

Drew Levanway

Account Director, Tyler Technologies
Founder

Ceneé LaTulippe

Founder & CEO, 5280 PMO Services
Chief AI

Suma Nallapati *Honorary

Chief AI & Information Officer, Technology Services, City and County of Denver
Chief Information Officer, City of Aurora

Scott Newman *Honorary

Chief Information Officer, City of Aurora
Director of Agile and Program Management, CoBank

Troy Pegg

Director of Agile and Program Management, CoBank
Head of IT, Shrieve Chemical

Ben Partout

Head of IT, Shrieve Chemical
CTO, ibex

Michael Ringman

CTO, ibex
Senior Vice President, IT, MGMA

Julia Rosen

Senior Vice President, IT, MGMA
VP - Data Intelligence, DaVita

Yana Ruegsegger

VP – Data Intelligence, DaVita
Application Development and Data Platform, Congruex

George Shaver

Application Development and Data Platform, Congruex
Director of IT Strategy

Jonathan Spitze

Director of IT Strategy & Innovation, Denver Water
Chief Technology and Information Officer, Nu Skin Enterprises

Joe Sueper

Chief Technology and Information Officer, Nu Skin Enterprises
Director of Client Success and Service Deliver, Tyler Technologies

Nogol Tardugno

Director of Client Success and Service Deliver, Tyler Technologies
VP, CISO, Crocs, Inc.

Lena Taylor

VP, CISO, Crocs, Inc.
SVP, Global Cloud Technologies, Comcast

Stephanie Trotter

SVP, Global Cloud Technologies, Comcast
CISO, Echostar/DISH

Artie Wilkowsky

CISO, Echostar/DISH

*Honorary Celebrities are in attendance to talk with attendees but do not offer experience packages for the auction.

2026 SPONSORS

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Interested in 2026 sponsorship opportunities? Contact Peter Schwartz peter@coloradotechnology.org