Name: Colorado Digital Government Summit 2026
Start: 2026-09-01T08:00
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center

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.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Coloradans deserve digital services that work. Achieving that requires building strong, outcome-driven partnerships across every level of state and local government. No single team can solve these complex technology challenges alone, which is why open collaboration is so vital. I invite technology professionals from across the state to join us this September for the Digital Government Summit. Let’s use this time to share what’s working, talk honestly about the challenges facing our agencies, and build simpler, more secure digital tools that truly serve Coloradans.

– Sarah Tuneberg, Executive Director & CIO, Governor's Office of Information Technology

Speakers

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

Referred to by his fans as “the Artist for the People”, Phil Hansen is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author, and innovator -- at the forefront of bringing art to a wider audience. Crashing irreverently through conventional boundaries, Phil works at the intersection of traditional art, electronic media, offbeat materials, and interactive experiences. His meta-art, with its process-focused videos (sometimes including destruction), powerfully demonstrates to millions that art is action, not just result. Hansen's work also extends deeply into traditional media with features on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Glamour and many more. Many influential clients, including the Grammy Awards, Disney, Skype, Mazda, and the Rockefeller Foundation, seek out his work.
For the tens of millions who have seen Phil’s art on TV and online, it’s hard to imagine his artistic journey. His journey nearly came to an end when a tremor developed in his drawing hand. In exploring new ways to create art, Phil discovered that by embracing his shake. Limitations could become the passageway to creativity. His inspirational story was first shared on the TED stage to a standing ovation. It reached a global audience, with PBS, BBC, and CBC among its broadcasters. Now, Phil’s ability to draw parallels to the business setting has won him followers among industry and business leaders. This has led to invitations to speak at the TED conference, Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and the Million Dollar Round Table. Phil’s message of self-reinvention and the power of transforming adversity into opportunity translates well across audiences. This is regardless of the industry. His message inspires, motivates and re-energizes the creative spirit in us all.” - Ford Motor Company
“We need to first be limited in order to become limitless.” - Phil Hansen

Josh Allen

Director, Enterprise Data and Architecture, Department of Technology Services, Denver Public Schools 

Josh Allen serves as the Director of Enterprise Data and Architecture at Denver Public Schools (DPS). In this capacity, he oversees the district's data and solutions architecture, spanning both academic and operational domains. Denver Public Schools has made substantial investments in modernizing our enterprise systems, empowering teachers, principals, students, and parents to manage their data effectively through district-managed dashboards.
In his role, Josh ensures the successful implementation of solutions in schools and central departments alike. Over his 28-year tenure at DPS, he spearheaded initiatives such as the district's pioneering public school teacher pay-for-performance system and led teams responsible for software development, data warehousing, and business intelligence.
Josh is deeply rooted in Colorado, being a fourth-generation native and third generation graduate of DPS. He also brings prior education experience as an ECE and Montessori teacher to his current role.

Eric Brown

Business Technology Product Deputy Director, Department of Public Health and Environment, State of Colorado 

Mr. Brown is a technology leader who has acquired the expertise to guide strategy and define the steps to turn strategy into reality. Originally studying environmental science and later public policy, he realized the great value in using visuals to illustrate the scope and impact of policy decisions for broad audiences from the general public to policymakers. Using GIS and data visualization tools, Mr. Brown has worked for the last 17 years with CDPHE and on large data projects with partners like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He has served as the Business Technology Product Deputy Director at CDPHE since 2023 and currently leads the Data Governance program and AI adoption at the agency

Robert Bruns

Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technologies Director, City and County of Denver

Robert is a senior technology leader delivering Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technologies at the City and County of Denver. Experienced in driving innovation in enterprise environments and leading strategic technology initiatives. He is recognized for transforming teams and delivering data-driven solutions to complex business challenges. He is also at the forefront of AI initiatives to advance data governance, analytics, and intelligent automation across city operations. Robert’s career spans both public and private sectors, including significant achievements at Agilent Technologies. He is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to create resilient, efficient, and secure digital ecosystems.

William Chumley

Chief Information Officer, City of Centennial

Technology exists to make life better for the people it serves. That belief drives everything as William leads the transformation of city technology into a platform for resident trust, operational excellence, and digital innovation. The city team is building a future-ready city by strengthening its security posture, reimagining how employees and residents experience identity and access, deploying AI to increase government efficiency, and envisioning a digital government experience that meets people where they are.
A core strength of William’s leadership is identifying the talents of individuals and teams and aligning those strengths with organizational goals, while supporting growth and development at every level. He brings a calm, collaborative, and people-centered approach to complex challenges.
Outside of work, William is deeply involved with marching bands, color guards, and dance teams from around the world, where he serves as a consultant and judge—continuing his passion for mentorship, performance, and excellence.

Ben Edelen

Chief Information Security Officer, Boulder County, State of Colorado

Benjamin Edelen, CISO at Boulder County, Colorado, protects his community by making government awesome, helping people stand together, and by getting the basics right. Benjamin holds a bunch of professional certifications, participates in government and cyber security communities of practice, and is grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.

Anthony Fisher

Data Governance Program Manager, Data Office, State of Colorado 

Anthony Fisher oversees the Data Governance program across all Colorado state agencies, under the purview of the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT). Prior to this role, he has led the Department of Revenue's (DOR) Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence programs, as well as the Data Analytics program at the Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). He is also a subject matter expert within data sharing, science, and engineering. Complementary to his duties, he maintains board member and fellowship roles with Public Sector Network (PSN), the GovAI Coalition, the Government Data Advisory Board (GDAB), CivStart, and the Future Government Institute (FGI). He holds degrees and has completed post-graduate work in disciplines such as economics, data analytics, policy, and leadership from Ohio Wesleyan University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University, and Harvard University. In his spare time, he is an avid rugby player and holds the position of President of the Rugby Mountain Rugby Union (RMRU).

Jill Fraser

Chief Information Security Officer, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado   

Jill Fraser joined OIT as the Senior Director of Security Operations in January 2023, was appointed interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in September 2023, and then was named the state's CISO in February 2024. Believing we are only as successful as the relationships we foster, Jill advocates for cross-organizational collaboration and the development of programs that improve the collective ability of governments to secure their data and services.

Christy Gary

VP of Strategic Accounts, KnowledgeLake 

Christy has over 28 years of experience in the ECM/Content Services industry and 15+ years with KnowledgeLake. A former customer herself, Christy is currently the VP of Strategic Accounts for KnowledgeLake.  Christy's passion has been empowering customers to leverage KnowledgeLake products for maximum efficiency. Her combined expertise in customer needs, technical solutions, and strategic vision makes her an invaluable asset to KnowledgeLake customers.

Managing Director – Technology, Nelnet Government Services 

Isaac Greenlee is Managing Director of Information Technology at Nelnet, where he sets technology direction across SaaS product, technology, services consulting, and innovation teams — including venture investments. As a Google Cloud Partner leader, Isaac works closely with public sector-relevant AI platforms, from agentic tools like Gemini Enterprise, giving him a view of how agencies can innovate responsibly on constrained budgets.
His background bridges both sides of the innovation-versus-governance tension: he has led application delivery and strategic partnership functions at Nelnet, and began his career at IBM managing large-scale technology consulting engagements, including infrastructure portfolios spanning mergers and multi-agency stakeholder environments. That mix of delivery discipline and innovation strategy informs his perspective on rapid prototyping, cross-organization collaboration, and building governance guardrails that enable — rather than block — safe experimentation.

Andy Hanks

Executive Strategist, Tanium

Andy Hanks is a Chief Government Strategist at Tanium with more than 30 years of experience in information technology; including 17 years focused on information security, regulatory compliance, and data privacy. Prior to joining Tanium, Hanks served as Senior Director at the Center for Internet Security, Chief Information Security Officer at the State of Montana, and Global Security Program Manager at IBM. Hanks earned a Master of Science degree in information systems from Drexel University, holds multiple cybersecurity certifications, and is a graduate of the FBI CISO Academy. Andy Hanks is a cybersecurity thought leader driven by a passion for protecting citizens’ data and defending critical infrastructure.

Kristy Hornland

Director, KPMG US

Kristy has deployed Trusted and Secure AI initiatives and governance programs for 20+ Fortune 100 clients while in her role at KPMG US. A recognized industry innovator, she actively transforms client AI adoption by developing comprehensive AI guardrails that integrate leading industry regulations. By deploying robust security strategies and technologies, sharing insights at forums like Black Hat and SANS, spinning out KPMG’s first start up focused on securing AI, and leading the Global Resilience Federation’s AI Security and Trust working group, Kristy has been on the ground deploying trusted AI ecosystems at the edge of enterprise innovation.

Paul Kresser

Deputy Chief Information Officer, State of Colorado 

Paul Kresser is a visionary technology executive with a distinguished record of modernizing public sector IT and data operations to drive measurable impact. As the City and County of Denver’s first Chief Data Officer and current Deputy Chief Information Officer, Paul has led transformative initiatives that have positioned Denver as a national leader in digital innovation, data-driven governance, and service excellence.

Account Director, Tyler Technologies

Drew Levanway is the Account Director of Tyler Colorado, a subsidiary of Tyler Technologies. With 15 years of eGovernment experience, Drew leads the team that has helped the State of Colorado deliver over 1,200 digital government solutions, providing citizens an efficient and secure way to engage agencies, departments, local, and state government. Tyler’s robust payment processing platform processes $3 billion annually on behalf of Colorado government entities and their constituents.

Charlie Marmon

CISA Cybersecurity Coordinator for Colorado

Charlie Marmon serves as the Colorado Cybersecurity State Coordinator (CSC) for the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He supports the CISA mission of strengthening the security and resilience of the nation's critical infrastructure. His daily responsibilities include coordinating risk management and incident management activities with Colorado’s State, Local and Tribal governments.
Charlie has 30 years of professional experience developing, managing, and maintaining Information Technology and Cybersecurity programs. In the past he has provided cybersecurity expertise to organizations such as Lockheed Martin, the US Army, DARPA and the NSA. He is most passionate about supporting target rich, cyber poor communities in rural Colorado.

Chad Mitchell

Chief Applications Officer, City and County of Denver 

Chad is an IT Executive with over 30 years’ experience across many industry sectors.  For the past 13 plus years he has served the City and County of Denver, it’s residents and visitors.

Erica Patterson

Vice President of Events, Government Technology

Flo Raitano

Director of Partnership Development and Innovation, Denver Regional Council of Governments

A third-generation Colorado native, Dr. Raitano received her BA cum laude in Psychology from UC Boulder and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from CSU, Ft. Collins. She was twice elected Mayor of Dillon, Colorado. Appointed by Governor Romer to the State Water Quality Control Commission, she served a total of six years. She was the founding Executive Director for the Colorado Rural Development Council, co-authored the Beanpole Legislation for a rural broadband pilot program, and served as a Senior Fellow for the Center for the New West. She was awarded Vice-President Al Gore’s Hammer Award for Reinventing Government for her work with the Colorado Ecosystem Partnership. Dr. Raitano also served on the Board of Directors for the Western Rural Development Center for a number of years while she was with the CRDC.
Dr. Raitano has served on both the Economic Advisory Council and the Community Development Advisory Council for the 10th District Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. She served 12 years on the Board of Directors for the Rural Community Assistance Corporation and chaired the Board for the Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology, now known as Manufacturer’s Edge. She served as the first executive director for the I-70 Mountain Corridor Coalition and was appointed by Governor Ritter to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transportation Finance and Implementation.
Currently, Dr. Raitano serves as the Director of Partnership Development and Innovation for the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). She has been with DRCOG since August of 2013 and has held four different positions while at DRCOG, including a 6-month stint as acting Executive Director. In August 2024, she was recognized as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. She currently serves on the Center for Innovative Design and Engineering’s advisory board, the Power Ahead Colorado Technical Advisory Committee, the Advisory Board for the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute and most recently was elected to the Board of Directors of Leverage, a start-up non-profit focused on advancing beneficial policies to ensure the financial security of older adults.

Bill Rials

Senior Fellow, Government Technology

William (Bill) Rials, Ph.D., is an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University where he oversees academic programs in information technology, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and other applied fields. He leads strategic curriculum development, assessment, new program design, and faculty governance with a focus on preparing adult learners for rapidly evolving digital and AI-driven careers.
Beyond higher education, Dr. Rials is recognized nationally as a leading voice at the intersection of government, technology, and education. He serves as a Senior Fellow with both the Center for Digital Government and Education and the Center for Public Sector AI, where he provides strategic insights on innovation, workforce transformation, and the responsible use of emerging technologies. A frequent keynote speaker, panelist, and moderator, he engages national audiences on topics ranging from AI adoption and cybersecurity resilience to digital transformation in state and local government. His expertise is regularly featured in national media outlets and industry publications, and he contributes scholarship, commentary, and research in both academic journals and practitioner platforms.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Rials held various senior technology leadership roles in both state and local governments, where he focused on large-scale modernization and innovation initiatives overseeing enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, and digital service delivery. In these roles, he led efforts to expand cloud adoption, strengthen information security, and modernize legacy systems to improve efficiency and transparency for citizens and public employees. His work in government laid the foundation for his ongoing research and national thought leadership on the adoption of emerging technologies in the public sector.
He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and Public Administration from Jackson State University, an M.S. in Computer Information Systems and Cybersecurity from Missouri State University, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Belhaven University.

Kevin Rogers

Practice Director, Data and Analytics, Trace3 

Kevin Rogers is Director of Data & Analytics at Trace3, where he leads data strategy & insights across enterprise and public sector, from state and local government to healthcare and higher education. His work often starts with helping organizations gain visibility into fragmented, siloed data: the discovery, cataloging, and classification that come before analytics and reporting. From there, he helps teams turn that foundation into usable insight and stronger decisions, increasingly with an eye toward AI readiness. That groundwork puts the structure in place for effective governance.

Lead AI GRC Architect, State of Colorado   

A career-long data warehouse architect, former Senior Vice President of IT in the financial sector, and data governance expert spanning nearly three decades, Kathryn Shut brings a vital and often silent perspective to the global AI dialogue. At a time when organizations are caught between the "Wild West" of experimentation and the "paralysis" of regulation, Kathryn offers a strategic middle path: Velocity with Accountability. Whether advising the state governor’s office, consolidated agencies, corporate boards, or engineering teams, she delivers a battle-tested strategy for building AI systems and risk assessment roadmaps that are not only powerful and profitable but provably safe and legally defensible. In short, she is a data officer who "thinks like a lawyer."
As the President of Shut Enterprises LLC in Denver, Colorado, Kathryn has served the State of Colorado’s Executive Branch for nearly two years as its Lead AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Architect. Operating under the purview of the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), she stands at the absolute epicenter of the American AI regulatory landscape. She is distinguished as a trusted expert on the rapidly changing mandates of the Colorado AI Act (SB26-189), seamlessly baking these mandates into agency action within the state’s AI GRC program. Under her guidance, the state has achieved a remarkable 50% pilot-to-production rate, shattering the national MIT 2025 NANDA average of 5%.
Kathryn’s empirical experiences and architectural insights are further codified in her forthcoming book from the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), The Ultimate AI Risk and Compliance Guide, co-authored together with three licensed Digital Law attorneys to provide a definitive roadmap for the high-stakes intersection of code, compliance, and commerce.
Her business and advisory credentials are further supported by two Master’s degrees with Honors: a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance from Drexel University’s Kline School of Law (Summa Cum Laude) and an MBA in Leadership from Webster University (Magna Cum Laude). She is also fully bilingual, speaking and writing fluently in both English and Spanish.
Ultimately, Kathryn doesn’t just participate in the AI conversation; she is one of the trailblazing forces actively architecting the blueprints that ensure the timely delivery of responsible, flexible, holistic, and sustainable AI implementations.

Scott Sailer

SLED Technology Strategist, Lumen 

Scott Sailer is a SLED Technology Strategist for Public Sector at Lumen Technologies, where he leads strategic initiatives across state and local government and education (SLED) markets. Scott plays a pivotal role in helping public sector clients embrace new technologies, build future-ready networks, and improve service delivery. Scott brings over 25 years of experience in technology sales and public sector engagement and is a frequent contributor to Lumen’s thought leadership efforts driving innovation to enable digital transformation in government and education.

Security Solution Executive, CDW

David Stuart is a Security Solution Executive with CDW, supporting State and Local Government customers across the West and Northeast. He has more than 30 years of experience in network and cybersecurity, with a focus on security architecture, design, and implementation. David earned his CISSP in 2003 and works with organizations to address security challenges across a constantly changing technology landscape. A native New Yorker, he currently lives in Utah.

Mia Tsuchimoto

Sports Betting Program Manager, Department of Revenue, State of Colorado  

Mia Tsuchimoto is a veteran regulatory leader with 28 years of experience at the Colorado Department of Revenue. As the Program Manager for Sports Betting at the Division of Gaming, she oversees complex compliance, audit, and data science teams. Mia has spent her career at the forefront of Colorado’s most significant regulatory milestones, including the global debut of the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division in 2010 and the subsequent implementation of retail marijuana. In 2020, she led her team through the successful, mid-pandemic launch of Colorado’s sports betting industry. A Colorado native, she is passionate about building sustainable frameworks for the state’s newest and most challenging industries.

Alina Walters

Chief Information officer, City of Lakewood  

Alina Walters is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Lakewood, Colorado, where she helps turn emerging technologies into trusted, practical solutions for a community of more than 156,000 residents. With more than 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors, she leads the city’s technology strategy, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and responsible approach to AI. Alina is passionate about bringing people and technology together, building high-performing teams grounded in trust and collaboration, and finding a clear path from possibility to impact. Her work focuses on making thoughtful choices, simplifying complexity, and ensuring innovation strengthens city services, improves employee experiences, and delivers meaningful value to the community.

Jane Yang

Principal Director, AI Architecture, State of Colorado   

Jane Yang serves as Colorado’s Principal Director, AI Architecture. An engineer by training with a background in strategy and data science, Jane has built and matured data and AI functions in social enterprises, private tech and the federal government. Jane is relentlessly focused on solving problems and prioritizes outcome-based delivery, always asking, “How can we make this better?”

Tuesday, September 1
8:00 AM Mountain	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Centennial Foyer, Level 3
9:00 AM Mountain	Welcome and Opening Remarks Centennial Ballrooms DE Sarah Holt, Senior Director, Agency Delivery, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado
9:30 AM Mountain	Keynote - EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities Centennial Ballrooms DE Success, especially in today’s fast-changing business environment, depends on our ability to make creativity and innovation a continuous process. Leaders want to know how their team s can rise above any challenge and succeed no matter what comes their way. Whether the goal is to embrace change, overcome obstacles, sustain growth, or take your success to the next level, leaders and team s want to learn how to “Embrace the Shake.” The term “Embrace the Shake” is coined from artist Phil Hansen’s personal story of transformation. Phil Hansen, Professional Artist, and Inspirational Public Speaker
10:30 AM Mountain	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Centennial Foyer, Level 3
12:00 PM Mountain	Lunch
1:00 PM Mountain	25 Years of Digital Government: How Technology, Policy and Public Service Evolved, And What Comes Next Centennial Ballroom DE In 2001, "digital government" meant moving paper forms to static PDF downloads. Today, it means real-time, AI-driven resident services, "whole-of-state" cybersecurity, and cloud-native infrastructure that never sleeps. As the Center for Digital Government (CDG) celebrates its 25th anniversary, we invite you to a high-energy retrospective and a forward-looking strategy session that tracks the evolution of the public sector’s digital DNA. We will walk through the "waves" of transformation we’ve navigated together and will provide a roadmap for the next quarter-century of innovation. Bill Rials, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government/Center for Public Sector AI
1:30 PM Mountain	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
2:45 PM Mountain	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Centennial Foyer, Level 3
3:15 PM Mountain	General Session – The State of the State: Reimagining IT Service Delivery in Colorado Centennial Ballroom DE As technology needs and expectations continue to evolve, Colorado is exploring new ways to strengthen IT service delivery, collaboration, and alignment across state government. What does effective partnership look like in a rapidly changing technology environment? Colorado IT leaders will share perspectives on evolving priorities, approaches to service delivery, and the opportunities ahead. Moderator: Erica Patterson, Vice President of Events, Government Technology Jill Fraser, Chief Information Security Officer and Deputy Executive Director Security and Infrastructure, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado Casey Cook, Deputy Executive Director Enterprise Policy, Standards and Governance, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado Sarah Holt, Senior Director, Agency Delivery, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado
4:00 PM Mountain	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Centennial Foyer, Level 3 Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:30 PM Mountain	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. For current updates, please visit the Government Technology website at events.govtech.com

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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

William Chumley
Chief Information Officer
City of Centennial

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

Katherine Hochevar
Senior Manager of Data Strategy & Programs
Governor's Office of Information Technology
State of Colorado

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

Jerrod Roth
Interim Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Unit
Department of Law
State of Colorado

Jenny Schiavone
Chief Digital Officer
Technology Services
City and County of Denver

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

Daniel Jaramillo
Director, SLED
Trace3 Government

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

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Colorado Digital Government Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

Josh Allen

Director, Enterprise Data and Architecture, Department of Technology Services, Denver Public Schools

Eric Brown

Business Technology Product Deputy Director, Department of Public Health and Environment, State of Colorado

Robert Bruns

Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technologies Director, City and County of Denver

William Chumley

Chief Information Officer, City of Centennial

Ben Edelen

Chief Information Security Officer, Boulder County, State of Colorado

Anthony Fisher

Data Governance Program Manager, Data Office, State of Colorado

Jill Fraser

Chief Information Security Officer, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado

Christy Gary

VP of Strategic Accounts, KnowledgeLake

Isaac Greenlee

Managing Director – Technology, Nelnet Government Services

Andy Hanks

Executive Strategist, Tanium

Kristy Hornland

Director, KPMG US

Paul Kresser

Deputy Chief Information Officer, State of Colorado

Drew Levanway

Account Director, Tyler Technologies

Charlie Marmon

CISA Cybersecurity Coordinator for Colorado

Chad Mitchell

Chief Applications Officer, City and County of Denver

Erica Patterson

Vice President of Events, Government Technology

Flo Raitano

Director of Partnership Development and Innovation, Denver Regional Council of Governments

Bill Rials

Senior Fellow, Government Technology

Kevin Rogers

Practice Director, Data and Analytics, Trace3

Kathryn Shut

Lead AI GRC Architect, State of Colorado

Scott Sailer

SLED Technology Strategist, Lumen

David Stuart

Security Solution Executive, CDW

Mia Tsuchimoto

Sports Betting Program Manager, Department of Revenue, State of Colorado

Alina Walters

Chief Information officer, City of Lakewood

Jane Yang

Principal Director, AI Architecture, State of Colorado

Agenda

Tuesday, September 1

8:00 AM Mountain

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Centennial Foyer, Level 3

9:00 AM Mountain

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Centennial Ballrooms DE

9:30 AM Mountain

Keynote - EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities

Centennial Ballrooms DE

10:30 AM Mountain

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Centennial Foyer, Level 3

12:00 PM Mountain

Lunch

1:00 PM Mountain

25 Years of Digital Government: How Technology, Policy and Public Service Evolved, And What Comes Next

Centennial Ballroom DE

1:30 PM Mountain

Short Break

2:45 PM Mountain

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Centennial Foyer, Level 3

Director, Enterprise Data and Architecture, Department of Technology Services, Denver Public Schools 

Business Technology Product Deputy Director, Department of Public Health and Environment, State of Colorado 

Chief Information Officer, City of Centennial

Data Governance Program Manager, Data Office, State of Colorado 

Chief Information Security Officer, Governor's Office of Information Technology, State of Colorado   

VP of Strategic Accounts, KnowledgeLake 

Managing Director – Technology, Nelnet Government Services 

Deputy Chief Information Officer, State of Colorado 

Chief Applications Officer, City and County of Denver 

Practice Director, Data and Analytics, Trace3 

Lead AI GRC Architect, State of Colorado   

SLED Technology Strategist, Lumen 

Sports Betting Program Manager, Department of Revenue, State of Colorado  

Chief Information officer, City of Lakewood  

Principal Director, AI Architecture, State of Colorado   