California Government Technology Summit 2026
Overview
The California Government Technology 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.
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
1401 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 808-5291
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Jagmeet Bhinder
Chief Technology Officer
CalPERS
State of California
Chad Bratton
Chief Information Officer
Office of Data and Innovation
State of California
Brenda Bridges-Cruz
Director, Justice Data & Investigative Services Bureau
Department of Justice
State of California
Chad Crowe
Chief Information Officer
Department of Social Services
State of California
Adam Dondro
Agency Information Officer
Health and Human Services Agency, Office of Systems Integration
State of California
Rita Gass
Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
City of Rancho Cordova
Fred Gomez
Agency Information Officer
Department of Food and Agriculture
State of California
Scott Gregory
Deputy Director, Technology
CalFIRE
State of California
Ajay Gupta
Chief Digital Transformation Officer
Department of Motor Vehicles
State of California
Monica Hernandez
Deputy Director, Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Department of Technology
State of Caifornia
Marcie Kahbody
Deputy Secretary, Agency Chief Information Officer
California State Transportation Agency
State of California
Simi Keechilot
Chief Information Officer
Public Utitilities Commission
State of California
Mike Marshall
Chief Information Security Officer
Environmental Protection Agency
State of California
John Ohanian
Policy Advisor for Data Exchange
Department of Health Care Services
State of California
Enrique Parker
Chief Information Officer
Department of Finance
State of California
Kate Ricker
Deputy Director of State Tech Policy and Stategic Management
Department of Technology
State of California
Amy Rodriguez
Chief, Stakeholder Relations
Department of Technology
State of California
Crystal Taylor
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health Care Services
State of Caifornia
Serenity Thompson
Deputy Director of the Digital Services
Department of Motor Vehicles
State of California
Rob Trojan
IT Consulting Unit Chief
Department of Finance
State of Caifornia
Brian Wong
Deputy Secretary, Innovation & Technology
Labor and Workforce Development Agency
State of California
Quentin Wright
Chief Information Officer
Department of Technology
State of California
Industry Representatives
Jason Fedota
Client Relationship Executive
Deloitte
Cheryl Gardner
Account Executive
Dell Technologies
Kimberly Garrett
Account Executive
WordPress VIP
Joel Grein
Director of Sales
Tanium
Tim Howell
Government Strategy & Solutions
NinjaOne
Miriam Ingenito
Account Relations Director
KPMG
Mike Rockenstein
Business Development Executive
IBM Corporation
Mark Spitzer
Senior Manager
Amazon Web Services
Chul Yim
Sales Director, SLED West
SLED West
Socure
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: August 25, 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