Tennessee Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Tennessee 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 Tennessee Digital Government Summit represents a pivotal moment for how we design, deliver, and evolve public services in a digital first world. As emerging technologies and artificial intelligence reshape the way we work, this summit brings together leaders from government, technology, business, and the private sector to explore how innovation can be applied responsibly, securely, and with citizens at the center. Together, we will examine how data, automation, and AI driven solutions can enhance service delivery, strengthen trust, and prepare Tennessee for the future. I look forward to the ideas, partnerships, and forward-thinking conversations that will help transform government for the next generation.
- Kristin Darby, Chief Information Officer, Department of Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions, State of Tennessee
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-8400
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Gabrielle Authier
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Chris Benson
Deputy Director, Enterprise Governance and Administration
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Joyanna Brassfield
Business Operations Director, Enterprise Governance and Administration
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Anthony Burwell
Agency CIO for Human Services
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Curtis Clan
Chief Information Security Officer
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Kristin Darby
Chief Information Officer
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Lesley Farmer
Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel
Department of Human Resources
State of Tennessee
Stacy Gibson
Assistant Commissioner
Department of Revenue
State of Tennessee
Lesley Gilmore
EAA and Special Projects, Office of the CIO
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Tammy Golden
Assistant Commissioner of Document Solutions
Department of General Services
State of Tennessee
Heather Gundersen
Chief of Staff/Deputy Commissioner of Administrative and Regulatory Services
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
State of Tennessee
Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer
TennCare
State of Tennessee
Jerry Imsand
Director, Enterprise Development Solutions
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Jerry Jones
Chief Technology Officer
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Andy Kidd
Commissioner
Department of General Services
State of Tennessee
Gina Long
Communications Director
Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee
Christin Lotz
Director of the Office of Evidence and Impact
Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee
Trena Maynard
Chief People Officer
Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee
Bishoy Mikhail
Vice President of Research
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Jerele Neeld
Chief Information Officer
City of Chattanooga
Burton Nyhus
Program Director, AI Enablement
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Donna Odom
Executive Director of Business Solutions Delivery
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Sandra Perry
Chief Information Officer
Shelby County
Scott Radock
Senior Management Consultant
Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee
Dr. Krishendu Roy
University Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Sterlin Sanders
Interim Chief Information Officer
Tennessee State University
Jermaine Scales
Agency CIO
Department of Transportation
State of Tennessee
Kelsey E. Sorensen
IT Professionals Association (ITPA) Chair
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
David Tall
Agency CIO
Department of Health
State of Tennessee
Sarah VanWormer
Technology Director
City of Brentwood
Roger Waynick
Director of Artificial Intelligence
Finance and Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Peter Westerholm
Policy Director
Greater Nashville Regional Council
Amie Wilson
IT Director
Information Technology
City of Clarksville
Cody York
Director of OIT
Office of Information Technology
Rutherford County
Dr. Dr. Sam Zaza
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Analytics
Middle Tennessee State University
Industry Representatives
Karthik Agarwal
Chief Executive Officer
Gov2biz Inc.
Pedro Barreda
Account Executive Director
Socure
Megan Buell
Client Relationship Executive for State, Local & Higher Education
Deloitte Consulting
Maggi Duncan
Industry Segment Advisor
T-Mobile for Government
Jeff Dunn
Senior Account Executive
World Wide Technology
Mark Maitland
Account Lead Partner
KPMG
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: May 5, 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:
Jasmine 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