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Overview

Get ready for a fresh take on Virginia’s premier government technology gathering. In partnership with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), we’re combining the best of both worlds - COVITS and COVITS for Leaders - into a single, powerful two-day experience. COVITS 2025 brings together more than 600 public-sector leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping the future of technology in government. From digital transformation to strategic planning, this reimagined symposium delivers forward-thinking content, peer exchange, and real-world insights. Whether you're leading policy, managing IT operations, or supporting smarter service delivery, this is your front-row seat to Virginia’s tech evolution.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

I’m excited for the 2025 Commonwealth of Virginia Innovative Technology Symposium, which brings together hundreds of public-sector IT professionals and leaders who are shaping the future of government technology. This year’s COVITS promises to be a great opportunity to learn, network, celebrate successes and gain new insights into Virginia’s next big plays in technology. We’ll see you in September for a new two-day event!

- Robert Osmond, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia

Greater Richmond Convention Center

403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.783.7300

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Russell Accasian
Chief Information Officer
Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

Vengatesh Agaram
Chief Information Officer
Department of Taxation
Commonwealth of Virginia

Lee Andrews
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Treasury
Commonwealth of Virginia

Vanessa Bohr
Director of Technology
City of Roanoke

Jason Brown
Chief Administrative Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency

David Burhop
Director
Division of Legislative Automated Systems
Commonwealth of Virginia

Roderick Burton
Director of Information Technology
Albemarle County

Daniel Constantineau
Chief Information Officer
City of Chesapeake

Paul Cormal
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Education
Commonwealth of Virginia

Ben Delp
Director of Research Development & Promotion
James Madison University

Scott Furman
Chief Information Officer
Chesterfield County

Matt Harrison
Chief Technical Officer
Fairfax County

John Harrison
Cybersecurity Advisor
CISA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jamie Lees
Chief Data Officer
Department of Technology Services
Arlington County

Lindsay LeGrand
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia

Rob Mancini
Chief Information Officer
Prince William County

Richard Matthews
Chief of Customer Experience
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia

Robert Osmond
Chief Information Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia

Ken Pfeill
Chief Data Officer
Virginia Information Technology Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia

Joyce Reed
Assistant Secretary of Administration
Commonwealth of Virginia

Lana Shelley
Chief Information Officer
Department of Motor Vehicles
Commonwealth of Virginia

Suresh Soundararajan
Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of Health
Commonwealth of Virginia

Melinda Stewart
Chief Information Officer
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Commonwealth of Virginia

Marcus Thornton
Deputy Chief Data Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia

Peter Wallace
Chief Information Officer
City of Virginia Beach

Mike Watson
Chief Information Security Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia

Tom Williamson
Chief Information Officer
City of Lynchburg

Tim Wyatt
Director of Information Technology
York County

Industry Representatives

Matt Crane
General Manager
Tyler Technologies

Kristin Downer
Account Development Director
SLED
NTT DATA

Tricia Harper
Commonwealth of VA Lead Account Partner
KPMG

Joe McFadden
Account Executive
Dell Technologies

Jared Pritham
Account Executive
State Government
T-Mobile

Ryan Willett
Strategic Account Executive
Salesforce

Cletus Wotorson
Senior Account Manager

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: September 16 and 17, 2025

Open to Public Sector only.

Registration - $80.00 per attendee

If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.

Contact Information

For registration and general assistance contact:

Jasmin Tetzlaff
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1308
E-mail: jtetzlaff@erepublic.com

For assistance or questions concerning Sponsor Logos or Logistics please contact:

Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:

Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

Venue

Greater Richmond Convention Center

403 North 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.783.7300