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

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.

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).

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.

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

Kathryn Shut

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.

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.

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 Tuneberg, Chief Information Officer, 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 teams 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 teams 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
11:00 am Mountain	Concurrent Sessions AI Roadmap: Finding Your Path Forward Centennial Ballroom AB AI adoption is no longer optional; it’s a strategic necessity shaping how organizations deliver value and serve their constituents. So where do you start, and how do you decide between building, buying, and experimenting with AI tools? This session explores how to define your AI roadmap through practical use cases including automation opportunities, while maintaining trust context, and delivery models. Attendees will leave with a clearer framework for prioritizing use cases, evaluating build vs. buy decisions, and confidently moving from exploration to execution. Moderator: Alina Walters, Chief Information Officer, City of Lakewood Robert Bruns, Enterprise Architecture and Emerging Technologies Director, City and County of Denver Andy Hanks, Executive Strategist, Tanium Kristy Hornland, Director, KPMG US Kathryn Shut, Lead AI GRC Architect, State of Colorado Beyond the Dinosaur: Modernizing with Purpose and Agility Centennial Ballroom F Modernization in the public sector is no longer a one-time initiative, but a continuous evolution driven by modular, cloud-enabled architectures delivering enhanced citizen engagement. How can agencies align long-term strategies and policy drivers like House Bill 1429 without building systems that become obsolete too soon? This panel will explore practical approaches to iterative modernization, emphasizing flexibility, scalability, and policy alignment. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on designing adaptable systems that avoid “dinosaur” investments while meeting public service requirements. Moderator: William Chumley, Chief Information Officer, City of Centennial Christy Gary, VP of Strategic Accounts, KnowledgeLake Chad Mitchell, Chief Applications Officer, City and County of Denver Scott Sailer, SLED Technology Strategist, Lumen Al Wirtes, Director of Advanced Technologies and Enterprise Architecture, University Information Services, University of Colorado From Risk to Readiness: Modern Data Governance Centennial Ballroom G Effective data governance starts with a strong, intentional foundation where sharing data internally or externally surfaces critical quality and risk issues. How can agencies adopt a “data first” mindset while addressing risks to enable secure sharing and cross agency buy-in? This panel frameworks and tactical approaches to piloting data-sharing initiatives, strengthening governance frameworks, and exposing hidden data challenges early. Attendees will gain insight into key themes of trust, transparency, risk management, and collaboration to drive sustainable data strategies. Moderator: Anthony Fisher, Data Governance Program Manager, Data Office, State of Colorado Kevin Rogers, Practice Director, Data and Analytics, Trace3 Digital Government Evolution: Improving the Constituent Experience Centennial Ballroom H Digital government is rapidly evolving, redefining how public services are delivered through inclusive, user-centered experiences and emerging smart city innovations. How can agencies elevate citizen experience for individuals across all levels of tech savvy while leveraging smart technologies and real-world use cases to drive impact? This panel will highlight strategies that make digital government more accessible, efficient, and responsive. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on advancing citizen experience to meet the needs of today’s communities. Moderator: Jenny Schiavone, Chief Digital Officer, City of Denver Carm Taglienti, CTO, Insight Public Sector Drew Levanway, Account Director, Tyler Technologies Mary Weeks, Chief Information Officer, City of Colorado Springs
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.
1:45 pm Mountain	Concurrent Sessions The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: AI, Fraud, and Identity Centennial Ballroom AB Cybersecurity in the age of AI is rapidly reshaping how agencies assess risk, defend systems, and protect digital identities. How can organizations balance the benefits of AI-driven security with emerging risks like fraud, misuse, and vulnerabilities tied to identity management? This panel of experts will explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and identity, highlighting both opportunities and evolving threat landscapes. Key themes include risk versus reward, fraud prevention, and identity-centric security. Moderator: Josh Allen, Director, Enterprise Data and Architecture, Department of Technology Services, Denver Public Schools Charlie Marmon, CISA Cybersecurity Coordinator for Colorado Innovation on a Budget: Delivering More with Less Centennial Ballroom F Innovation on a budget is not only possible; it’s essential to meet rising demands for speed and efficiency in the public sector. How can agencies stretch limited resources, leverage cross-agency collaboration, and accelerate time to completion through rapid prototyping, without introducing unnecessary risk or shadow IT? This session will explore practical strategies for safe experimentation, faster delivery, and smarter resource sharing. End goals include enabling agile innovation, reducing time to value, strengthening collaboration, and maintaining governance and security. Moderator: Jimmy Rogers, Director of Information Technology, Department of Higher Education, State of Colorado Isaac Greenlee, Managing Director – Technology, Nelnet Government Services Paul Kresser, Deputy Chief Information Officer, City and County of Denver Richard Todd, Chief Data Officer, City of Boulder From Proposal to Approval: Securing Buy-In for Government IT Centennial Ballroom G Effective collaboration with the legislature and business leaders is critical to turning IT priorities into funded, high-impact initiatives. How can agencies clearly communicate ROI, align with economic development goals, and build the relationships needed to secure approval for essential technology investments? This panel will dive into strategies for educating policymakers, strengthening partnerships with business and legislative leaders, and positioning IT as a driver of value. Moderator: Flo Raitano, Director of Partnership Development and Innovation, Denver Regional Council of Governments
1:45 pm Mountain	Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Centennial Ballroom H Hosted by: Sarah Tuneberg, Chief Information Officer, State of Colorado
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 Colorado’s evolving IT landscape is redefining how services are delivered through a shift from project-based work to a product-driven model. How will recent reorganization and restructuring impact agency partnerships, service delivery, and the way private sector vendors engage with state IT leaders? This panel will bring together Colorado IT leaders to share insights on new processes, operating models, and collaboration approaches. End goals include clarifying the path forward, improving service alignment, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating value delivery across the state. Moderator: Sarah Tuneberg, Chief Information Officer, 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.

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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

Robert Bruns

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

William Chumley

Chief Information Officer, City of Centennial

Anthony Fisher

Data Governance Program Manager, Data Office, 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

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

Alina Walters

Chief Information officer, City of Lakewood

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

11:00 am Mountain

Concurrent Sessions

AI Roadmap: Finding Your Path Forward

Centennial Ballroom AB

Beyond the Dinosaur: Modernizing with Purpose and Agility

Centennial Ballroom F

From Risk to Readiness: Modern Data Governance

Centennial Ballroom G

Digital Government Evolution: Improving the Constituent Experience

Centennial Ballroom H

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

1:45 pm Mountain

Concurrent Sessions

The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: AI, Fraud, and Identity

Centennial Ballroom AB

Innovation on a Budget: Delivering More with Less

Centennial Ballroom F

From Proposal to Approval: Securing Buy-In for Government IT

Centennial Ballroom G

1:45 pm Mountain

Chief Information Officer, City of Centennial

Data Governance Program Manager, Data Office, 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 

Lead AI GRC Architect, State of Colorado   

SLED Technology Strategist, Lumen 

Chief Information officer, City of Lakewood  