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Overview

The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

For 25 years, the Wisconsin Digital Government Summit has served as a vital channel for our state to align priorities, share success stories, and foster collaborations around IT. This milestone year promises to be our most impactful yet! Please join us as we continue our steadfast pursuit of bringing government, tribal, industry leaders, and passionate professionals together to forge the types of connections that help structure Wisconsin’s successful IT future. I look forward to celebrating 25 years with you!

– Trina Zanow, Chief Information Officer, State of Wisconsin

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 261-4091

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Tommy Balistreri
Chief Information Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Wisconsin

Bill Brinkley
Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Security Bureau
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Herb Britsch
CIO
Department of Justice
State of Wisconsin

Dean Butler
IT Director
Department of Health Services
State of Wisconsin

Monty Cordell
Deputy Division Administrator, Enterprise Services
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Emily Eagon
Project Coordinator
League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Paul Eriksen
Chief Information Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Wisconsin

Steven Hopper
Associate Vice President, Chief Information Officer
University of Wisconsin

Jeannie Jeanetta
JFHQ, Director J6
Air National Guard
State of Wisconsin

Amy Kaup
Director
Information Technology
Wood County

Mike Kessenich
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of Wisconsin

Gerard Klein
Director, Information Technology
City County Information Technology Commission
City of Wausau/Marathon County

Ricki Koinig
Chief Information Officer
Department of Natural Resources
State of Wisconsin

Neeraj Kulkarni
Chief Information Officer
Dept. of Workforce Development
State of Wisconsin

Keene Marin
IT Director
Housing & Economic Development Authority
State of Wisconsin

Steve McDowell
Chief Information Officer
Department of Children & Families
State of Wisconsin

Andrea Middleton
Project Coordinator
League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Ed Murphy
Associate VP & CISO
Office of Information Security
University of Wisconsin System

Jason Neilitz
CIO
Tribe
Sokaogon Chippewa Community

Joe Patterson
Director, Bureau of Publishing and Distribution
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Joshua Robbins
Information Technology Director
Economic Development
State of Wisconsin

Lance Spranger
Chief Information Officer
Waukesha County

James Sylla
Deputy Administrator, DET Enterprise Operations
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Aaron Vanden Heuvel
IT Director
Office of State Public Defenders
State of Wisconsin

Greg Vanevenhoven
Audit and Compliance Administrator
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Barry West
IT Director
Waushara County

Britny Williams
Director of Infrastructure Support Bureau, DET
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Trina Zanow
Chief Information Officer/Division Administrator, DET
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin

Industry Representatives

Shane Guyette
Major Account Manager
Fortinet

Jim Kallio
Account Executive
Salesforce

John Korkie
Senior Account Manager
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Kate Muckenthaler
Platform Strategist
Trend Micro, Inc

Greg Sherrill
Sr Sales Executive
Enterprise Solutions
Unisys

Kristin Storhoff
Account Executive, State and Local Government
Google Cloud

Chad Zadrazil
General Manager
Tyler Technologies

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: December 4, 2025

Open to Public Sector only.

Registration - Free

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.</p

Contact Information

Need help registering, or have general event questions? Contact:

Jasmin Tetzlaff
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1308
E-mail: jtetzlaff@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

Venue

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 261-4091