Colorado Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Colorado 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.
The Colorado Digital Government Summit is where innovation and collaboration meet. It’s an essential forum for state and local leaders to share best practices, build a stronger tech ecosystem, and ensure we are delivering the most impactful services to every Coloradan.
– David Edinger, Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
650 15th St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 436-1234
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Josh Allen
Director, Enterprise Data and Architecture
Department of Technology Services
Denver Public Schools
Sabina Andersson
Chief Product Officer
Department of Early Childhood
State of Colorado
Vince Bocchino
Director
Technology Infrastructure
Denver Public Schools
Marcia Bohannon
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education
State of Colorado
Dr. Richard Charles
Chief Information Officer
Denver Public Schools
Loni Clark
Director
Business Technology and Innovation
History Colorado
Dave Cutler
Chief Information Officer
Colorado Army National Guard
Anthony Fisher
Data Governance Manager
Department of Revenue
State of Colorado
Lauren Francis
Communications Manager
Governor's Office of Information Technology
State of Colorado
Jeff Konishi
Chief Technology Officer
Aurora Public Schools
Jiles McCoy
Chief Information Officer
City of Golden
Joe Milliken
Information Technology
City of Westminster
Suma Nallapati
Chief Information Officer
Technology Services
City and County of Denver
Craig Poley
Chief Information Officer
City of Arvada
Flo Raitano
Director of Partnership Development and Innovation
Denver Regional Council of Governments
Brandy Reitter
Executive Director, Broadband Office
Governor's Office of Information Technology
State of Colorado
Jimmy Rogers
Director of Information Technology
Department of Higher Education
State of Colorado
Jenny Schiavone
Chief Digital Officer
Technology Services
City and County of Denver
Rich Schliep
Chief Information Officer
Department of State
State of Colorado
Richard Todd
Chief Data Officer
City of Boulder
Alina Walters
Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
City of Lakewood
Mary Weeks
Chief Information Officer
City of Colorado Springs
Brandi Wildfang
Chief Communications Officer and Public Information Officer
Governor's Office of Information Technology
State of Colorado
Kevin Wilkins
Chief Information Officer
City of Fort Collins
Al Wirtes
Director of Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Architecture
University of Colorado System Office
Industry Representatives
Brad Crowe
Regional Vice President, SLED
Tanium
Melissa Marks
Chief Growth Officer
Nelnet
Brad Osborne
Director
Lumen Technologies
Alyssa Prothro
Marketing Specialist - Event Planner
Insight
David Spector
Managing Director
KPMG
Nogol Tardugno
Director of Client Success
Tyler Tech
Jerry Wager
Technology Sales Leader
IBM
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: September 1, 2026
Open to Public Sector only.
Registration Fee per person: $25
Registration by credit card only; no billing.
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:
Lauren Schoenberger
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1408
E-mail: lschoenberger@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