Name: Georgia Digital Government Summit 2026
Start: 2026-08-20T08:00
Location: Courtland Grand

Overview

The Georgia 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

Digital government is no longer about what's possible, it's about what delivers. In Georgia, we are focused on turning strategy into action, strengthening how we operate and ensuring every service we provide is efficient, reliable, and centered on the people we serve.

– Shawnzia Thomas, Chief Information Officer, State of Georgia, and Executive Director, Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)

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

Peter Timothy Brown

President, Greater Atlanta Chapter, Association for Talent Development   

Peter "Timothy" Brown is a learning and development leader, performance consultant, executive coach, and leadership development strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations build workforce capability and improve performance. His work focuses on leadership readiness, employee development, reskilling and upskilling, change management, facilitation, and practical learning solutions that prepare people for evolving workplace demands.
Peter has led training and performance initiatives across corporate, community, and nonprofit environments, with a strong emphasis on helping individuals and teams adapt, grow, and deliver meaningful results. He is passionate about equipping leaders and employees with the skills, confidence, and clarity needed to navigate change and serve their communities effectively.

Jomal Childers

Training Program Manager, Organizational and DAS Training and Professional Development, Georgia Department of Human Services 

Jomal Childers serves as the Training Program Manager for Organizational and DAS Training and Professional Development at the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), where he leads enterprise learning initiatives that support thousands of employees across the state. With a background in leadership development, organizational learning, instructional design, and workforce development, Jomal is passionate about equipping public servants with the knowledge and skills they need to lead effectively in an ever-changing workplace.
Jomal is also an author, speaker, facilitator, and founder of The Outrage Room, a behavioral wellness organization that uses experiential learning to promote resilience, emotional wellness, and personal transformation. As a certified DISC practitioner and Mental Health First Aid certified professional, he brings a people-centered approach to leadership, helping individuals and organizations build healthier cultures through communication, innovation, and continuous learning.
Drawing on his experience across government, education, and entrepreneurship, Jomal is honored to share his insights on preparing today's workforce for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Jeff Crume

Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, IBM 

Jeff Crume is an IBM Distinguished Engineer and Master Inventor with more than 40 years’ experience in the IT industry. He has a PhD in Cybersecurity and serves as an Adjunct Professor at NC State University. Jeff’s YouTube videos have been viewed more than 25 million times and he is the author of a book entitled "Inside Internet Security: What Hackers Don't Want You To Know” as well as a contributing author to the "Information Security Management Handbook.” He is a member of the inaugural class of the NC State University Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame and serves on the editorial board for the “Information and Computer Security” research journal. Jeff lived in Beijing on assignment in 2006 and has worked with clients in 50 countries.

Bill Curtis-Davidson

Executive Director and Principal Research Scientist, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI), Georgia Institute of Technology

Bill Curtis-Davidson serves as Executive Director and Principal Research Scientist at the Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI), where he leads applied research, service, and education initiatives that advance accessible technology. Beginning his career in 1998 as a Research Scientist focused on assistive technology and user-centered design, he has since held influential roles across industry and emerging technology, including leadership positions at IBM, Level Access, and Magic Leap. His work spans accessible product design in aviation, consumer electronics, enterprise hardware, and extended reality (XR). A Certified AI Governance Professional and ForHumanity Certified Auditor & Fellow, he has contributed to award winning policy and standards efforts with OECD, NIST, PEAT, PAI, and ForHumanity. He also serves as an appointed member of the Georgia Technology Authority’s AI Advisory Council.

Dewayne Davis

Division Support Program Manager, Georgia Department of Revenue  

Dewayne Davis is a strategic, people-focused Division Program Manager with more than 20 years of experience leading operations focused, mission-critical programs across the public and private sectors. He has a strong track record in program management, stakeholder engagement, vendor partnerships, Agile delivery, and operational transformation.
A Lean Six Sigma certified leader, Dewayne is known for translating strategic priorities into scalable solutions through data, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and emerging technologies, including Generative AI and automation. Prior to his public-sector leadership, he held several private-sector leadership roles, including Manager of Corporate Retail Operations for a Fortune 500 global retail organization.
Dewayne holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Southern Mississippi and is also an FAA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot.

Salome Deka

Business Intelligence Lead, Georgia Data Analytics Center, State of Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget  

Salome Deka serves as the Senior Business Intelligence Lead for the Georgia Data Analytics Center (GDAC) at the Office of Planning and Budget (OPB). With a decade of state government service, Salome was part of the inaugural team that successfully built GDAC’s modern data cloud—a robust, enterprise-scale data platform—from the ground up for the State of Georgia.
Her primary focus is leveraging this platform to deliver enhanced efficiency and transparency for state agencies. She achieves this by translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and data products, directly driving data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. Her previous government experience includes working with the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Jamarr Glover

Senior IT Manager, ITS Governance Division, Georgia Department of Revenue

Jamarr Glover is a technology and innovation leader focused on helping government teams turn emerging tools into measurable business value. As Senior IT Manager at the Georgia Department of Revenue, he leads modernization initiatives that improve operations, strengthen service delivery, and support better outcomes for Georgia taxpayers. He is especially focused on leveraging AI, automation, and other emerging solutions to streamline processes, increase productivity, and solve real business challenges in responsible, practical ways.
Known for bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams, Jamarr brings a strong background in leadership, process improvement, and solution delivery. His experience includes driving technology enhancements in restaurant environments, along with technical support engineering, which built a strong foundation in improving complex systems, supporting users, and leading change. He is passionate about making modern tools accessible and results-focused in the public sector.
Outside of work, Jamarr is a devoted husband and father who enjoys cheering on his daughters at volleyball games, attending chorus recitals, and spending time together over board games. He is also an emerging anime fan, an avid movie enthusiast, and a dedicated gamer. His curiosity and love of learning shape both his personal and professional life. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University and is committed to making AI and innovation useful, practical, and approachable.

Elizabeth McKinney

PINES Program Director, Georgia Public Library Service 

Elizabeth McKinney is the Director of PINES, the public library automation and lending network for 300 libraries that serves library patrons in all 159 counties in Georgia.  Elizabeth was part of the team that developed the open source Evergreen Integrated Library System (ILS).  Accessibility was a priority during the initial development of the software in 2004.  Evergreen is now used by over 1,800 libraries around the world and is developed by the community. Accessibility of the software requires consistent advocacy and education. Elizabeth will share her experience to make sure accessibility remains a priority to the community.

Stefanie Lopez-Howard

Director, Data, Analytics, and Research, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, State of Georgia 

Stefanie Lopez-Howard is the Director of Data, Analytics, and Research at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities since July 2023. Her focus is data governance, analytics, and research strategy. She leads a team of eight staff who work on enterprise-wide analytics, implementation of data governance policies, data sharing initiatives, internal and external research partnerships. In the past three years, DBHDD has rolled out a business intelligence portal with dashboards for every single division within the enterprise. DBHDD data use and sharing agreements with both the GBI and DPH under her watch.
Prior to that, Stefanie served as the Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) Director for the State of Georgia for 11 years. During her tenure as Director, the SAC grew from a staff of 2 to 9 and secured over $6 million for various data-driven, data-sharing, or innovative research and implementation projects. Before being appointed SAC Director, she served a brief time as Planning & Evaluation Program Coordinator, overseeing the programmatic functions for 10 federal funding streams. Stefanie started her career in New York City at Legal Momentum first as a legal assistant and then as the Program Associate to the National Judicial Education Program. She holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Survey Research from the University of Connecticut; and, a Bachelor’s in English Literature with two minors in French and Legal Studies from Trinity College in Hartford, CT.

Zach Patton

Chief Editor, Content Studio, e.Republic  

Zach Patton is the editorial director of the Content Studio at e.Republic and Government Technology. He has been covering the state and local public sector for more than 20 years. Until 2019, he was the executive editor of Governing magazine, where he also had served as a staff writer for more than a decade.

Keith Perry

Chief Development and Chief Cloud Officer, State of Georgia 

Keith A. Perry is a visionary technology executive with more than 30 years of experience driving innovation across application development, cloud strategy, and digital transformation. He specializes in designing, building, and implementing innovative AI solutions that return value with increasing ROI, demonstrating a deep understanding of cost-effective development that benefits the enterprise.
Keith currently serves as the Chief Development and Chief Cloud Officer for the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA), where he leads statewide application development and enterprise cloud strategy. As the first chief development officer appointed in Georgia's state government, he is a driving force behind the state's technology modernization, most notably through the creation of the Peachworks Platform, a cloud-native platform powering digital innovation across agencies and municipalities. His leadership of the Enterprise Cloud Program has accelerated the adoption of secure, scalable cloud technologies across government entities. Keith received the 2025 NASCIO State Technology Innovator Award, a recognition that honors outstanding individual contributions to advance state technology through the promotion of best practices, adoption of new technologies, and advancements in service delivery.
Before joining GTA, Keith served as Deputy CIO at the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, where he led transformative IT initiatives for a newly formed agency and implemented one of the nation's leading law enforcement case management systems, deploying advanced technologies that saved over 50,000 work hours annually through AI, automation, and facial recognition technologies.
Keith also held leadership roles at the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Georgia Department of Corrections, where he spearheaded enterprise IT strategies that consistently achieved cost savings, efficiency gains, and improved service delivery. He holds an MBA from the University of West Georgia and a BA in Economics with a minor in Computer Science Engineering from Howard University.

Johan Rempel

Associate Director, Research Operations

Johan serves as Associate Director: Research Operations at Georgia Tech. Johan oversees digital accessibility and user experience (UX) initiatives for local, state and national organizations across the country. Johan has worked in the area of disability awareness and accessibility for more than 25 years. His background and employment in the areas of disabilities and accessibility include current and past certifications as an Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist (CATIS), Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), and User Experience Certification (UXC).  

Geeta Tippineni

Solutions Architect, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 

Geeta is Solution Architect at DBHDD, designing user‑centered platforms that streamline workflows and strengthen provider coordination across behavioral health and developmental disability services. I also lead ADA compliance for the agency, ensuring our internal applications and technology are accessible, efficient, and aligned with statewide priorities.

Thursday, August 20
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Capitol Ballroom Prefunction
9:00 am Eastern	Welcome and Opening Remarks Capitol Ballroom Shawnzia A. Thomas, State Chief Information Officer and Executive Director, Georgia Technology Authority
9:20 am Eastern	Keynote – EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities Capitol Ballroom 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. After developing a career-ending tremor in his drawing hand, Phil embraced his “shake” both physically and metaphorically by redefining his limitation as an impetus for creativity. Phil not only restored his artistic abilities, but he also became a much more creative and innovative artist than ever before. Phil’s powerful message of finding creativity within limitations will inspire you to stop looking outside and start looking within for the resources that can transform your challenges into opportunities for success. Phil Hansen, Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator
10:20 am Eastern	General Session – The FIFA Effect: Digital Government Lessons from Atlanta Capitol Ballroom Following the FIFA World Cup, City of Atlanta will share lessons learned from supporting a global mega-event through technology, cybersecurity, digital services, and cross-agency collaboration. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies, challenges, and innovations that helped shape the event experience and strengthen the city's long-term digital government capabilities. Session Leader: Kamau Makini, AIM Chief Information Officer, Deputy, City of Atlanta Solomon Caviness, Commissioner, Department of Transportation, City of Atlanta Marshall Freeman, Chief Administrative Officer, Atlanta Police Department Donald Graham, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Atlanta Asher Morris, Deputy Director for Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness, City of Atlanta
10:50 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Capitol Ballroom Prefunction
11:20 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions The Future of Government IT – Preparing for What's Next Atlanta Ballroom 1 As technology, service delivery expectations, and workforce dynamics continue to evolve, government IT leaders must rethink how their organizations are structured and operated. This session explores the trends and strategies that will define the next generation of government IT, including organizational models, workforce development, critical skills, technology priorities, and the change management approaches needed to successfully navigate transformation and build resilient, future-ready IT organizations. Moderator: Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, e.Republic Jeff Crume, Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, IBM Keith Perry, Chief Development and Chief Cloud Officer, State of Georgia Accessibility by Design: Building Inclusive Digital Services Atlanta Ballroom 2 Digital accessibility is essential to ensuring everyone can access government services and information. This session explores the ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements, accessibility best practices, common barriers, and practical strategies for building inclusive digital experiences. Attendees will gain insights into compliance, inclusive design, assistive technology compatibility, and resources available to support accessibility efforts. Session Leader: Johan Rempel, Associate Director, Research Operations Elizabeth McKinney, PINES Program Director, Georgia Public Library Service Stacey Peace, State ADA Coordinator, State ADA Coordinator's Office, State of Georgia Hadi Rezaei, Web Accessibility Coordinator, Georgia Technology Authority Geeta Tippineni, Solutions Architect, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Responsible AI: Frameworks for Public Trust Atlanta Ballroom 3 As governments increasingly adopt AI, ensuring transparency, accountability, and public trust is critical. This session explores practical frameworks for responsible AI governance, including ethical decision-making, risk management, oversight, and policy development. Attendees will learn how to establish guardrails that support innovation while promoting fairness, security, transparency, and responsible use of AI in the public sector. Moderator: Will Alford, Director of Content, Georgia Technology Authority Bill Curtis-Davidson, Executive Director and Principal Research Scientist, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI), Georgia Institute of Technology From Possibility to Practice – Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Better Outcomes Atlanta Ballroom 4 Emerging technologies are transforming how government delivers services, engages constituents, and improves operational efficiency. This session explores practical ways that the public-sector can leverage modern tools, including AI, automation, and low-code technologies, to solve business challenges and accelerate digital transformation. Attendees will gain real-world examples, lessons learned, and actionable strategies for identifying opportunities, increasing productivity, and delivering better outcomes through technology. Dewayne Davis, Division Support Program Manager, Georgia Department of Revenue Jamarr Glover, Senior IT Manager, ITS Governance Division, Georgia Department of Revenue
12:20 pm Eastern	Lunch Capitol Ballroom
1:15 pm Eastern	2026 IT Talent Trends Explore IT talent trends for 2026 and beyond. The session examines what the IT talent trends mean for IT leaders with a forward-looking view on human–AI teams and securing and retaining top IT talent amid technological advancement.
1:45 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:50 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Unlocking Value Through Data Sharing and Collaboration Atlanta Ballroom 1 As agencies become more willing to collaborate, effective data sharing has become a key enabler of better services and decision-making. This session explores how to establish successful data-sharing agreements, navigate governance and privacy considerations, and turn shared data into actionable outcomes that benefit constituents. Moderator: Prasad Banda, Agency Architecture Section Director, Georgia Technology Authority Salome Deka, Business Intelligence Lead, Georgia Data Analytics Center, State of Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget Cliff Hogan, Director, Data Management/Analytics, Department of Corrections, State of Georgia Stefanie Lopez-Howard, Director, Data, Analytics, and Research, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, State of Georgia Continuity in Action: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency Atlanta Ballroom 2 Cyber resilience is about more than prevention. It is about maintaining operations and recovering quickly when an incident occurs. This session explores the strategies, planning, and partnerships needed to strengthen organizational resilience, including incident response coordination, business continuity planning, vendor engagement, and recovery lessons learned from real-world events. Attendees will also gain insights into conducting effective tabletop exercises and preparing teams to respond confidently when a cyber disruption impacts critical services. Workforce Readiness for Today and Tomorrow Atlanta Ballroom 3 As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape government operations, public-sector organizations must prepare employees for evolving roles and responsibilities. This session explores practical approaches to assessing workforce readiness, identifying critical skill gaps, and developing effective reskilling and upskilling strategies. Attendees will gain insights into how these tools can improve efficiency, strengthen workforce capabilities, and support employee success to deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve Moderator: Oneisha Freeman Rojales, Strategic Operations Manager, Office of Artificial Intelligence, Georgia Technology Authority Peter Timothy Brown, President. Greater Atlanta Chapter, Association for Talent Development Jomal Childers, Training Program Manager, Organizational and DAS Training and Professional Development, Georgia Department of Human Services Tekquell Watson, Chief Information Officer, Macon-Bibb County
1:50 pm Eastern	Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Hosted by: State of Georgia Capitol Ballroom
2:50 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Capitol Ballroom Prefunction
3:10 pm Eastern	Georgia Technology Innovation Showcase Awards Capitol Ballroom
3:30 pm Eastern	General Session – 25 Years of Digital Government: How Technology, Policy and Public Service Evolved — and What Comes Next Capitol Ballroom 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. Zach Patton, Chief Editor, Content Studio, e.Republic
4:00 pm Eastern	Networking Reception Capitol Ballroom Prefunction Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:30 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Ronald Barrett
IT Director
City of Marietta

Kanti Chalasani
Director, Data Analytics Center
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
State of Georgia

Nikhil Deshpande
Chief Digital and AI Officer
State of Georgia

Cameron Fash
Director of Government Relations
Georgia Technology Authority
State of Georgia

Richie Golden
Chief Information Officer
Department of Natural Resources
State of Georgia

Myra Guy
Chief Information Officer
State Accounting Office
State of Georgia

Steve Hodges
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Security
Georgia Technology Authority

Angela Ivester
Interim Chief Information Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Georgia

Kevin Kerrigan
Chief Information Officer
Fulton County

Nigel Lange
State Inspector General
Office of the State Inspector General
State of Georgia

Kimberly Lemley
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
Cobb County

Charles McCants
Executive Director of IT
Gwinnett Technical College

Jason McSwain
Director, Office of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
State of Georgia

Trinity Mosley
Executive Staff Advisor
Georgia Technology Authority

Dorothy Parks
Chief Information Officer
Gwinnett County

Keith Perry
Chief Development and Chief Cloud Officer
Georgia Technology Authority
State of Georgia

Joe Phillips
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Fulton County School District

Barry Puckett
IT Director
Jackson County

Johan Rempel
Associate Director: Research Operations, UX/ICT Quality Assurance Manager
Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
GA Institute of Technology

Melody Richards
Director, Project Management Office
Department of Audits and Accounts
State of Georgia

Deborah Rollins
Director of Communications
Georgia Technology Authority

Jason Sankey
Chief Information Officer
City of Atlanta

Donald Sequeira
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Fulton County

Tetchjan Simpson
IT Assistant Office Head
Department of Transportation
State of Georgia

Shawnzia A. Thomas
Chief Information Officer, and Executive Director
Georgia Technology Authority
State of Georgia

Carlos Turner
IT Director
State Board of Pardons & Paroles
State of Georgia

Phil Ventimiglia
Vice President for Technology & Chief Innovation Officer
Georgia State University

Delmar Whittington
Chief Information Officer
Department of Driver Services (DDS)
State of Georgia

Ananias Williams
Chief Information Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Georgia

Industry Representatives

Luqman Green
Sr Client Executive
State Portfolio
Nava

Donna Johnson
Principal Technology Sales Leader, State of Georgia
IBM

Bret Klingenberg
Regional Major Account Executive
Fortinet

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Event Date: August 20, 2026

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Georgia Digital Government Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

Peter Timothy Brown

President, Greater Atlanta Chapter, Association for Talent Development

Jomal Childers

Training Program Manager, Organizational and DAS Training and Professional Development, Georgia Department of Human Services

Jeff Crume

Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, IBM

Bill Curtis-Davidson

Executive Director and Principal Research Scientist, Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI), Georgia Institute of Technology

Dewayne Davis

Division Support Program Manager, Georgia Department of Revenue

Salome Deka

Business Intelligence Lead, Georgia Data Analytics Center, State of Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget

Jamarr Glover

Senior IT Manager, ITS Governance Division, Georgia Department of Revenue

Elizabeth McKinney

PINES Program Director, Georgia Public Library Service

Stefanie Lopez-Howard

Director, Data, Analytics, and Research, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, State of Georgia

Zach Patton

Chief Editor, Content Studio, e.Republic

Keith Perry

Chief Development and Chief Cloud Officer, State of Georgia

Johan Rempel

Associate Director, Research Operations

Geeta Tippineni

Solutions Architect, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Agenda

Thursday, August 20

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Capitol Ballroom Prefunction

9:00 am Eastern

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Capitol Ballroom

9:20 am Eastern

Keynote – EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities

Capitol Ballroom

10:20 am Eastern

General Session – The FIFA Effect: Digital Government Lessons from Atlanta

Capitol Ballroom

10:50 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Capitol Ballroom Prefunction

11:20 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

The Future of Government IT – Preparing for What's Next

Atlanta Ballroom 1

Accessibility by Design: Building Inclusive Digital Services

Atlanta Ballroom 2

Responsible AI: Frameworks for Public Trust

Atlanta Ballroom 3

From Possibility to Practice – Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Better Outcomes

Atlanta Ballroom 4

12:20 pm Eastern

Lunch

Capitol Ballroom

1:15 pm Eastern

2026 IT Talent Trends

1:45 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:50 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Unlocking Value Through Data Sharing and Collaboration

Atlanta Ballroom 1

Continuity in Action: Strengthening Cyber Resiliency

Atlanta Ballroom 2

Workforce Readiness for Today and Tomorrow

Atlanta Ballroom 3

1:50 pm Eastern

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

Capitol Ballroom

2:50 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Capitol Ballroom Prefunction

President, Greater Atlanta Chapter, Association for Talent Development   

Training Program Manager, Organizational and DAS Training and Professional Development, Georgia Department of Human Services 

Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, IBM 

Division Support Program Manager, Georgia Department of Revenue  

Business Intelligence Lead, Georgia Data Analytics Center, State of Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget  

PINES Program Director, Georgia Public Library Service 

Director, Data, Analytics, and Research, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, State of Georgia 

Chief Editor, Content Studio, e.Republic  

Chief Development and Chief Cloud Officer, State of Georgia 

Geeta Tippineni

Solutions Architect, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities 