Alabama Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Alabama 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.
Technology continues to reshape the way government serves its citizens, and the pace of change demands that we work together with clarity, purpose, and shared commitment. Across Alabama’s public sector, IT leaders are confronting complex challenges – from cybersecurity and data governance to artificial intelligence, modernization, and digital service delivery. None of these priorities can be addressed effectively in isolation. They require collaboration, trusted partnerships, practical insight, and a willingness to learn from one another. That is what makes the Alabama Digital Government Summit such a valuable annual gathering. The Alabama Office of Information Technology is proud to continue its partnership with Government Technology to bring together public-sector technology professionals from across our state for meaningful discussion and actionable ideas. I hope you will make plans to join us for the 2026 Alabama Digital Government Summit in Montgomery on Thursday, November 5.
– Daniel Urquhart, Secretary of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer, State of Alabama
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center
201 Tallapoosa Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 481-5000
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Michael Armistead
General Counsel
Member and External Services
Association of County Commissions of Alabama
Bennett Benton
IT Division Director
Department of Workforce
State of Alabama
William Brantley
Forestry Commission
State of Alabama
Terence Burke
Chief Information Officer, Computer Services Bureau
Department of Transportation
State of Alabama
Bryon Campbell, PhD
Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
Madison County Commission
Madison County
Laura Howell Crowder
General Counsel
Office of Information Technology
State of Alabama
John Demas
Chief Information Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Alabama
Mark Dokas
Director of Information Technology
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State of Alabama
Matt Dyar
Information Technology Division Director
Department of Revenue
State of Alabama
Emily Elam
Chief Information Officer
Huntsville City Schools
Sara Fenn
Director of Technology
Jefferson County School District
Willie Fields
Deputy Secretary
Office of Information Technology
State of Alabama
Richard Fiore
Director of Special Projects
Department of Insurance
State of Alabama
Beverly Floyd
Chief Information Officer
Rehabilitation Services
State of Alabama
John Gallacher
Chief Information Officer
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State of Alabama
Jeb Hargrove
Director of Administrative Operations / Chief Information Officer
Emergency Management Agency
State of Alabama
Srinivas (Java) Javangula
Director of Data and Research
Department of Education
State of Alabama
Patrick Johnson
IT Director
City of Alabaster
Ram Kandula
Chief Information Officer
Department of Mental Health
State of Alabama
Scott Kearney
Chief Technology Officer
Information Technology
City of Mobile
Nikki Kerns
IT Director
Information Technology
City of Dothan
Valisha Kirkland
State Business Systems Director
Department of Finance
State of Alabama
Taylor Nichols
General Counsel
Department of Finance
State of Alabama
Dave Pope
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education
State of Alabama
Tony Porterfield
Chief Technology Officer
City of Montgomery
Michael Powell
Chief Technology Officer
Montgomery Public Schools
Greg Price
Vice-Chancellor Information Technology
Office of Information Technology
Troy University
William Roberson
Assistant Bureau Chief, Computer Services Bureau
Department of Transportation
State of Alabama
Ira Shaw
Director of IT
Bureau of Pardons and Paroles
State of Alabama
Mark Skelton
Director, Technical Support
Department of Public Health
State of Alabama
Chad Smith
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Alabama
Chuck Stephenson
Director of IT
Information Technology
Alabama League of Municipalities
Mason Tanaka
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Information Officer
Medicaid Agency
State of Alabama
Keisha Thomas
Information Technology Director
Alabama Administrative Office of Courts
State of Alabama
Lisa Townsend
Chief Information Officer
Department of Human Resources
State of Alabama
Aaron Tripi
Chief Information Officer
Law Enforcement Agency
State of Alabama
Daniel Urquhart
Secretary of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Alabama
Mike Vanhook
Information Technology Chief
Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
State of Alabama
Jeremy Ward
Director of Communications
Office of Information Technology
State of Alabama
Aaron Wright
Chief AI Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Alabama
Rodney Zeigler
IT Director
Department of Insurance
State of Alabama
Industry Representatives
Robert Hines
General Manager
Alabama State Enterprise
Tyler Technologies
Brian McCoun
Technology Leader
IBM
Stephen Morris
Director of Government Development
C Spire
Bryan Quick
Sr. AI Business Process Solution Specialist
Microsoft
Philip Robertson
Major Account Manager - Public Sector
Fortinet
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: November 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:
Sherri Tidwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1382
E-mail: stidwell@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