Harris County Regional Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Harris County Regional 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.
I am excited to again welcome everyone to this year’s Regional Digital Government Summit! The Harris County/Houston area continues to lead the way with outstanding expertise in digital transformation, and this summit gives us an ideal forum to share insights and strengthen our work. Our region is home to some of the most innovative public-sector organizations in the state, and this summit offers a unique space to exchange ideas, elevate best practices, and strengthen collaboration across jurisdictions. I look forward to connecting with government IT professionals and fellow tech leaders from across the region to explore ideas that move our communities, our region, and our state forward.
– Sindhu Menon, Executive Director/Chief Information Officer, Harris County Universal Services
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Robert Ballou
Program Manager
Flood Control District
Harris County
Nicole Broyles
Director of PMO
Universal Services
Harris County
Steven David
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Houston Mayor John Whitmire
Robyn Doughtie
Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Fort Bend County
Rina Fava
Director of Customer Service
Universal Services
Harris County
Anita Green
Chief Operating Officer
Harris County
Khaled Kahlouni
Senior Manager - Business Intelligence
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Lisa Kent
Chief Information Officer
City of Houston
Andrea Kimble Scott
Director of Talent Acquisition
Harris County
Marc Levin
Chief Policy Counsel
Council on Criminal Justice
Meng Li
Founder, and Director
University of Houston
Elizabeth Lo
Chief Operating Officer
Universal Services
Harris County
Dawn Majors
Executive Director, Project and Change Management
Houston Community College
Sindhu Menon
Executive Director and County Chief Information Officer
Universal Services
Harris County
Lucy Ortega
Chief Human Resources Officer
Harris County
Bert Quarfordt
Deputy Chief Information Officer and Deputy Director
City of Houston
Girish Ramachandran
Chief Technology Officer
Universal Services
Harris County
Ryan Salmon
Broadband Planning Analyst
Harris County
Rob Stanicic
Chief Technology Innovation Officer
San Jacinto College
Jonathan Thomas
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Transfer
Sam Houston State University
Troy Voelker
Interim Provost
College of Business
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Misty Witmer
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
Galveston County
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: March 16, 2026
Open to Public Sector only.
Registration - Free
If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.
This event is open to all individuals who meet the eligibility criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Contact Information
Need help registering, or have general event questions? Contact:
Jennifer Caldwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1345
E-mail: jcaldwell@erepublic.com
Already a sponsor, but need a hand? Reach out to:
Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone:(916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com
Want to sponsor and stand out? Reach out to explore opportunities!
Heather Earney
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 365-2308
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com