California Cybersecurity Education Summit 2026
Overview
Resilience, Innovation, and Cyber Readiness for the Golden State.
The California Cybersecurity Education Summit is where the state’s top public-sector minds unite to lead the charge against cyber threats. Designed for government executives, IT security professionals, and education leaders, this high-impact event delivers cutting-edge insights, strategic collaboration, and real-world solutions tailored to California’s complex cybersecurity landscape. From protecting sensitive data to building resilient infrastructure, attendees will explore what’s next, and what’s necessary, to safeguard the systems that power the Golden State. If you're serious about defending the public sector in one of the world's most targeted markets, this is where you need to be.
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-1700
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Keith Clement
Professor
California State University, Fresno
Jennifer Elliott
Agency Information Security Officer
Environmental Protection Agency
State of Californa
Jeremy Espiritu
Cybersecurity Training Coordinator
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State of California
Ryan Fogleman
Information Security Officer
Departmental Information Security Office, California Department of Technology
State of California
Matthew Forsberg
Statewide Cyber Defence Manager
Department of Technology
State of California
John Hanafee
Advisory Services Program Chief
Department of Technology
State of California
Monica Hernandez
Deputy Director, Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Department of Technology
State of California
Payam Hojjat
State of California Cyber Risk and Governance Chief
Department of Technology
State of California
Lloyd Indig
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Justice
State of California
Tolgay Kizilelma
Chief Compliance Officer
State Transportation Agency
State of California
Ken Kojima
Agency Information Security Officer
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State of California
Albert Lam
Cyber Defense Advisor
Health and Human Services Agency
State of California
Gerard Laygui
Cyber Operations Branch Chief
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State of California
Thea Man
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Data and Innovation
State of California
Robert Mayorga
Chief Security Officer
Franchise Tax Board
State of California
Dionna Mustybrook
Agency Information Security Officer
Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
State of California
Matt Nicholls
Cybersecurity Risk Officer
State Transportation Agency
State of California
Vitaliy Panych
State Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Technology
State of California
Daniel Pere
Chief Information Security Officer
State Controller's Office
State of California
Dylan Pletcher
Chief Information Security Officer
State Teachers' Retirement System
State of California
Bradley Ponce
Chief Information Security Officer
Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
State of California
Amy Rodriquez
Chief, Stakeholder Relations
California Department of Technology
State of California
Matt Sage
CALCSIC Commander
Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State of California
Sam Turner
Information Security Officer
Department of General Services
State of California
Vivian Yan
Deputy Chief Security Officer
Franchise Tax Board
State of California
Industry Representatives
David Affonso
Account Executive
Horizon3.ai
Jon Clay
Vice President
Threat Intelligence
Trend Micro Inc.
Joel Grein
Director of Sales
Tanium
Miriam Ingenito
Account Relations Director
KPMG
Kyle Larick
Regional Director
Zscaler
Logan Lemming
Solutions Consulting Manager
Palo Alto Networks
Shobha Mallarapu
President & CEO
Anvaya Solutions, Inc.
Darrell Monette
Major Account Manager
Fortinet
Vaishali Patel
Account Executive - SLED
Halcyon
Richard Raines
Security Specialist
Ahead
Erica Reuter
Director, Sales Engineering
Snowflake
Roger Schotsal
Cyber Security Account Executive
Google
Shelley Silvas
Client Executive
BlueVoyant
Jennifer Simic Rucker
Regional Director
Microsoft
Chul Yim
Sales Director, SLED West
SLED West
Socure
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:
Tabbie Pegoda
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1411
E-mail: tpegoda@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