Idaho Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Idaho Digital Government Summit is where innovation meets impact!
Bringing together the brightest minds in state and local government, this summit empowers public-sector leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies, modernize operations, and solve pressing challenges. From cybersecurity and AI to data governance and digital service delivery, sessions are designed to spark insight, foster collaboration, and accelerate real-world results. Whether you're shaping strategy or implementing solutions, the Summit delivers valuable peer connections and actionable guidance to help move your mission forward.
The ability to deliver secure, innovative, and customer-focused digital services is more critical than ever for Idaho’s agencies and government partners at every level. The Digital Government Summit brings our community together to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore practical solutions that move our state forward. I look forward to continuing this important conversation with you in September.
– Alberto Gonzalez, Chief Information Officer, State of Idaho
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Taylor Bothke
Privacy Officer, ADA Manager
Cybersecurity
State of Idaho
Chris Carlisle
Software License Architect
Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Austin Cole
Deputy IT Director & Chief Information Security Officer
County of Latah
Jen Dvorak Landry
Chief Information Officer
Idaho Courts
Jerred Edgar
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Bill Finke
DMV Modernization Program Manager
Department of Transportation
State of Idaho
Mark French
Service Delivery Manager
Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Jennifer Gonzalez
Communications Manager
Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Alberto Gonzalez
ITS Administrator/Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Will Goodman
Chief Technology Officer
Boise City Schools
Tyler Jackson
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Isaac Joyner
Bureau Chief
Tax Commission
State of Idaho
Lisa McClellan
Administrator
Department of Motor Vehicles
State of Idaho
Cody McRoberts
Chief Information Officer
Secretary of State
State of Idaho
Leif Nelson
Executive Director, Technology for Research & Instruction
Research Computing
Boise State University
Stephen O'Meara
Chief Information Officer
Ada County
Jason Pierce
Deputy Administrator / Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Kathryn Romano
Colonel
Idaho Military Division
State of Idaho
Decar Scaff
IT Security Coordinator
Board of Education
State of Idaho
Butch Schierman
Chief Information Officer
City of Nampa
Dan Thornock
Chief Operations Support & Services Officer
Office of Information Technology Services
State of Idaho
Chris Volmer
Cyber & Infrastructure Security Manager
Office of Emergency Management
State of Idaho
Sara Westbrook
Director of Government Affairs
Idaho Association of Counties
Jonathan Wheatley
Deputy Director
Association of Cities
Janelle White
Chief Human Resources Officer & Administrator
Division of Human Resources
State of Idaho
Alex Winkler
Chief Information Officer
City of Boise
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: September 1, 2026
Open to Public Sector 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:
Isabel McKee
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-0722
E-mail: imckee@erepublic.com
Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:
Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
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
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com