Welcome to the Illinois Public Sector Cyber Summit in Springfield! This year, we’re bringing together IT leaders and professionals from across government and the private sector to tackle the latest cybersecurity challenges. Join us as we share knowledge, explore new technologies, and strengthen the security of our public services. I’m excited to see the innovative solutions and collaboration that will emerge from this summit.

– Sanjay Gupta, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Secretary and State CIO

“At this year’s Illinois Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit, we unite innovators, defenders, and collaborators to secure and strengthen the digital foundation of our State. Embracing a whole of state approach, we recognize that our collective resilience depends on relationships across agencies, industries, and communities. Our vision for this summit is to be a catalyst for bold ideas, discuss actionable solutions, and to rekindle a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the systems that empower and protect our Residents. I look forward to collaborating with each of you and the impactful solutions that we will create.

– Jason Bowen, Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology Statewide Chief Information Security Officer