California Government Efficiency and Innovation Summit 2026
Overview
Innovating Government. Strengthening California.
This Summit brings together state and local leaders, policymakers, technologists, and industry partners for a full day of high-impact conversation and collaboration. This Summit unites efficiency efforts with bold innovation, connecting emerging technologies and human-centered approaches to practical implementation. By fostering cross-sector collaboration, participants will explore ways to improve efficiency, embrace innovation, and transform ideas into real solutions that improve the lives of 40 million Californians.
Crocker Art Museum
216 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-7000
Crocker Art Museum
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Jennifer Barretto
Undersecretary
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
State of California
Brenda Bridges Cruz
Director, Justice Data & Investigative Services Bureau
Department of Justice
State of California
Keal'li Bright
Deputy Secretary
Natural Resources Agency
State of California
Anne Crew-Renzo
Deputy Director
Office of Data and Information
State of California
Adam Dondro
Agency Chief Information Officer
Health and Human Services Agency
State of California
Nancy Farias
Director
Employment Development Department
State of California
Russ Fong
Undersecretary
GovOps
State of California
Fredrick Gomez
Agency Information Officer
Department of Food and Agriculture
State of California
Scott Gregory
Deputy Director,Technology
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State of California
Brandy Hunt
Deputy Director
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State of California
Jeffery Marino
Director
Office of Data and Information
State of California
Mike Marshall
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
State of California
Subbarao Mupparaju
Director
FISCAL
State of California
Erica Pan
Director
Department of Public Health and Safety
State of California
Jason Piccone
Deputy Director
Business Consumer Services and Housing Agency
State of California
Amy Tong
Former Secretary of CA GovOPS and Senior Counselor to the Governor
Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
Michael Valle
Chief Information Officer
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
State of California
Julianna Vignalats
Chief Operating Officer
Department of Social Services
State of California
Daniel Villasenor
Deputy Director, Communications
Governor's Office
State of California
Kathleen Webb
Chief Information Security Officer
CoveredCA
Industry Representatives
Miriam Ingenito
Account Relations Director
KPMG
Michael Larcher
Solution and Sustainability Lead, North America
Engineering and Technical Operations
cBrain
Jay Nath
Account Director
OpenAI
Nathaniel Palmer
President & CEO
Infocap
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: November 17, 2026
This is an invitation-only event, open to Public Sector only. For more information or to request an invitation, contact: Tabbie Pegoda
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
Governing
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
Governing
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
Governing
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com