Alaska Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Alaska 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.
Over the past few years, the Alaska Digital Government Summit has provided a rare opportunity to bring together industry partners and public sector technology professionals in a single event focused on improving services and security for Alaskans. I look forward to seeing this valuable opportunity continue to grow and I’m extremely grateful to all participants and their commitment to the common mission of serving Alaskans.
– Bill Smith, Chief Information Officer, State of Alaska
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
820 W 7th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-8000
Marriott Anchorage Downtown
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Colin Amundson
Chief Workforce and Finance Officer
Department of Administration/OIT
State of Alaska
Craig Bergquist
Department Technology Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Alaska
Mark Breunig
Cybersecurity State Coordinator
US Department of Homeland Security
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Brian Brubaker
Department Technology Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Alaska
Ted Johnston
Department Technology Officer
Department of Public Safety
State of Alaska
Ryan Kendall
Department Technology Officer
Department of Environmental Conservation
State of Alaska
Paul Krous
Department Technology Officer
Department of Education and Early Development
State of Alaska
Jerry Kung
Department Technology Officer
Department of Fish and Game
State of Alaska
Karen Lechner
Department Technology Officer
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State of Alaska
Keith Lewis
Department Technology Officer
Department of Family and Community Services
State of Alaska
Eva Loera
Department Technology Officer
Department of Commerce and Economic Development
State of Alaska
Sioux-z Marshall
Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology
Municipality of Anchorage
Jennifer McCaul
Department Technology Officer
Dept of Law
State of Alaska
Dan Monarch
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Administration/OIT
State of Alaska
Blake Moore
IT Director
Digital Services
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Chris Murray
IT Director
AlaskaCare Health Policy
Municipality of Juneau Administration
Leonard Robertson
Chief information officer
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
State of Alaska owned corporation
Patty Robinson
Department Technology Officer
Department of Natural Resources
State of Alaska
Thor Ryan
Chief Risk Officer
Department of Information Security
State of Alaska Revenue
MyrÃa Shakespeare
Department Technology Officer
Department of Health
State of Alaska
Benjamin Shier
Chief Information Technology Officer
Department of Administration
University of Alaska System
Niel Smith
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Department of Administration/OIT
State of Alaska
Steve Stewart
Information Technology Director
City of Wasilla
Kelly Swearingin
Department Technology Officer
Department of Administration
State of Alaska
Chris White
Chief Technology Officer, Operations
Department of Administration/OIT
State of Alaska
Shay Wilson
Chief Information Officer
Legislature
Alaska Legislature
Vince Yelmene
Department Technology Officer
Department of Transportation and Facilities
State of Alaska
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: October 8, 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:
Timiko Watkins
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1314
E-mail: twatkins@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