Name: Indiana Digital Government Summit 2026
Start: 2026-10-06T08:00
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville

Overview

The Indiana 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

I'm thrilled to return to the Indiana Digital Government Summit to continue the valuable dialogue that helps move our state forward. I’m especially looking forward to all of you connecting with your peers from across Indiana to share insights, explore innovative ways to leverage advanced technologies such as AI, enhance the digital services that drive modern solutions for Hoosiers and ensure a secure and resilient Indiana.

– Warren Lenard, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Office of 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

Mohan Ambaty

Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology and Cybersecurity, Indiana Department of Health 

Mohan Ambaty joined the Indiana Department of Health in 1998 and has served in roles from Senior Developer to IT Manager, becoming CIO in 2018 under Commissioner Kristina M. Box, MD, FACOG. In this capacity, Mohan oversees the agency’s IT infrastructure, guides technology strategy, and supports major initiatives to advance public health services. In addition to his COVID‑19 technology accomplishments, Mohan continues to guide the agency’s digital transformation strategy, advancing cloud and automation capabilities, strengthening cybersecurity resilience, and leading emerging AI initiatives in his role as co‑chair of the agency’s AI Subcommittee while working toward high‑level AI efforts for the agency.
Mohan earned his degree in Electronic and Communications Engineering from CBIT, Osmania University in 1991. He is active in the CISO and CIO Indiana Community and was recognized as ASTHO Informatics Champion in 2022. Mohan lives in Carmel with his wife Prameela and their two daughters. A lifelong long‑distance runner and former university champion in India, he continues his passion by completing half marathons across six continents including events at the Great Wall of China, the Australian Outback, Africa’s Big Five, Antarctica, North America, and South America’s Patagonia as part of his goal to run on all seven continents.

Co-Founder, Indiana Cyber Network

David Dungan is President and Co-Founder of the Indiana Cyber Network (ICN), a statewide consortium of higher education institutions, government agencies, private industry, and nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s cybersecurity workforce and cyber resilience through collaboration. Under his leadership, ICN has developed a cooperative model that connects universities with employers, communities, and public-sector partners to recruit, educate, and retain cybersecurity talent throughout the state.
Before entering higher education, David served more than twenty-five years with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division. He later became Co-Director of the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center, where he helped coordinate statewide intelligence sharing and critical infrastructure protection among local, state, and federal partners.
Recognized as a national leader in cybersecurity workforce development, David has advised public- and private-sector organizations on cybersecurity strategy, ecosystem development, public-private partnerships, and cyber resilience. He is the author of the Cybersecurity Capability Ecosystem Framework, which advances a systems-based approach to building long-term cybersecurity capacity through governance, education, infrastructure, and collaboration.
David’s work is driven by a simple belief: cybersecurity is ultimately about people. Technology alone cannot create resilience; lasting security depends upon developing capable individuals, strong institutions, and collaborative communities prepared to meet an increasingly complex digital future.

Robert Fulk

Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Indiana Secretary of State

Robert Fulk is Chief Information Officer for the Indiana Secretary of State and a nationally recognized cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning multinational corporations, federal government, and state government enterprises. Throughout his career, he has led enterprise technology and security initiatives supporting global organizations including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Dow, 3M, Stellantis, Johnson Controls, and thyssenkrupp.
As CIO, Fulk leads cybersecurity, technology, and modernization initiatives across Indiana's Elections, Securities, Auto Dealer Services, and INBiz divisions, including responsibility for election technology and cybersecurity programs supporting all 92 Indiana counties. He has spearheaded statewide efforts to strengthen election security, cyber preparedness, incident response capabilities, and critical infrastructure resilience through partnerships with county governments, the Indiana Office of Technology, Google Mandiant, CrowdStrike, and other leading cybersecurity organizations.
Fulk is widely recognized for advancing Zero Trust security, cloud modernization, AI governance, and cyber resilience strategies within government. In 2026, he was named one of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers for his leadership in modernizing public services and advancing secure, responsible innovation.
He is a frequent national speaker on cybersecurity, election security, artificial intelligence, cloud transformation, and the evolving role of technology leadership in protecting government services and critical public infrastructure.

Joel Gibbons

IT Director, ERP and HCM, Indiana Office of Technology 

Joel Gibbons, Deputy CTO and IT Director for ERP and HCM, is currently responsible for overseeing production support, application configuration, development, infrastructure and security for the PeopleSoft FSCM and HCM applications serving the more than 30,000 employees of the State of Indiana. Before joining the state in 2018 to manage the ERP and HCM technical teams, Joel served as the IT Director and Chief Compliance Officer for the National FFA Organization, a student leadership, personal growth and career success training organization operating in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
With experience spanning more than two decades, he has worked or led key components of multiple PeopleSoft implementations and upgrades going back to version 8.0. Since joining the State of Indiana team, his teams in the Government Management Information Systems (GMIS) department have completed critical portions of two 9.1 to 9.2 upgrades, multiple PUM updates, two stand-along PeopleTools upgrades and a full portfolio of business-requested optimization projects. In the spring of 2026, the GMIS group completed a migration of PeopleSoft from the local data center to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). In addition to deep PeopleSoft experience, Joel has also led a variety of other software implementations in the areas of fundraising, accounting, HR, retail point-of-sale and e-commerce. These included both off-the-shelf and internally developed applications.
Joel has a BA from Milligan University and an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. He serves on several non-profit organization boards.

Brad Hagg

Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education 

Brad Hagg serves as the Director of Educational Technology at the Indiana Department of Education, leading efforts in E‑Rate, cybersecurity, and connectivity since 2021. With over 23 years in Indiana K–12 education as a district technology leader, he has held prominent roles with HECC, IN CTO Council, and SETDA, including serving as 2025 SETDA board chair. Hagg has been honored as Indiana’s Technology Coordinator of the Year, an NSBA “20 to Watch” leader, and a 2023 Indiana Governor’s Public Service Achievement Award recipient. He holds Indiana teaching and administration licenses, a master’s degree in educational leadership, and is a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) as well as a SANS Transformational Cybersecurity Leader.

Jeffery Haupt

Director of Digital Integrations and Development, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of South Bend

Jeff has worked for the City of South Bend's Innovation & Technology Department as a developer and a Director leading other developers and helping drive the City's tech projects forward. Prior to becoming a developer for the City in 2021, he served as the Department's lawyer as a member of the City's Legal Department. Jeff is regularly involved with using AI tools for development work, as well as learning how to manage a team of developers who became super-charged almost overnight because of agentic coding tools. Additionally, Jeff regularly provides support for others in Innovation and Technology looking to implement AI tools in their own workflows or provide tools to other departments. 

Nicole Heatly-Holmes

Chief Information Security Officer, City of Indianapolis, and Marion County 

Nicole Heatly-Holmes is an experienced technology leader with over 17 years in the industry, currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer for Marion County and the City of Indianapolis. Throughout her career, she has held key leadership roles, including Technical Supervisor, Help Desk Supervisor, and End User Computer Manager, gaining a deep understanding of IT operations and cybersecurity.
Passionate about people and the power of technology, Nicole prioritizes clear communication and ensures that the why behind technology initiatives is well understood. As a dedicated servant leader, she is committed to mentoring and fostering growth within her teams, making a lasting impact on those she leads.
Nicole holds a Master’s degree in strategic management and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems. She is an active member of Women & Hi-Tech, the CIO Network, and dedicates her time as a volunteer for Wheeler Mission.

Chris Henderson

Chief Relationship and Delivery Officer, Indiana Office of Technology

Chief Relationship and Delivery Officer Chris Henderson joined IOT in 2026 bringing more than two decades of state government and consulting experience. Henderson began his public service career in 2003 with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and went on to serve in roles across multiple agencies, including the Indiana State Park Inns Authority, Department of Education, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Indiana Office of Technology and the Department of Workforce Development.
Before returning to IOT, Henderson worked in government consulting, focusing on CIO advisory, risk and cybersecurity, and cost containment strategies. His deep background in both state operations and strategic IT consulting positions him to strengthen partnerships with agencies and enhance the value of the services delivered to Hoosiers.
Henderson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana University Indianapolis and a master’s degree in information and communication sciences from Ball State University.

Jeffrey Hill

SLED Leader U.S., AMD

Jeffrey Hill is an accomplished technology sales leader with more than 25 years of experience driving growth, building high-performing teams, and expanding strategic customer relationships across the Public Sector market. As U.S. SLED Sales Leader at AMD, he leads strategy and customer engagement for State, Local Government, Education, and Tribal organizations nationwide. He previously held sales leadership roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Dell Technologies, supporting SLED and Federal customers.

Andrew Hoff

Sr. General Manager, Tyler Technologies

Andrew Hoff is Senior General Manager for Tyler Technologies' State & Federal Group, where he leads initiatives focused on digital government services and citizen engagement. A graduate of Indiana State University with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Andrew has spent the last 19 years supporting Indiana's award-winning IN.gov program. He began his career managing web and digital resources and advanced through leadership roles spanning creative services, operations, and business strategy before becoming General Manager in 2020. Andrew is passionate about making government services more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly, helping agencies leverage technology to better serve residents across Indiana and beyond.

Kate Kotan

Chief Digital Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Kate Kotan is the Interim CIO and Chief Digital Officer for Marion County’s Information Services Agency, leading people‑centered modernization across complex public‑sector systems. Kate blends design thinking with operational discipline to advance accessibility, AI readiness, and secure digital services. With a leadership approach grounded in mindfulness and practical structures that help teams perform under pressure, Kate brings creativity, empathy, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to mission‑critical environments—championing technology that serves people first and drives meaningful public‑sector transformation.

Lt. Brandon Krieger

Director of IT and Infrastructure, Pike Township Fire Department 

Lt. Brandon Krieger is the Director of IT & Infrastructure at Pike Township Fire Department in Indianapolis, where he leads technology operations for three township agencies serving 83,000 residents. He joined the department in 2014 as a firefighter/EMT and moved into an administrative chief-level role in 2022, directing technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and AI strategy. Krieger chairs ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue, holds a B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington, and is pursuing an M.S. in Generative AI. He is a private pilot and flies his own Cessna 182.

Lucy Macfarlane

Director of Digital Services, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of South Bend

Lucy has over 10 years of experience in the digital services and transformation world in both the private and public sector. She is part of the Digital team within the City of South Bend's Innovation and Technology department as the first Director of Digital Services. She oversees the digital services team who create and maintain low-code and web solutions. Lucy's passion for problem-solving and digital transformation is fueled by coffee that's been microwaved multiple times through the day. 

Fran Malloy

Principal Client Engineering Leader at IBM

Fran Malloy is a Principal Security Technical Leader in the IBM Security division. Fran comes from a large outdoor apparel retailer where he served as the Director of IT Operations, Support and Risk Management. In that role, he was responsible for security, endpoints, service desk, change/problem management, and operations. He has held several positions, including directing teams in network, storage and server engineering, database and applications. Previously, Fran worked for IBM in the marketing and chip manufacturing divisions and National Steel Corporation in the engineering division.

Jeremy Mathurin

Director, AI Workforce Solution Engineer Lead, Microsoft

Jeremy Mathurin is a Solution Engineering Leader within Microsoft's U.S. State and Local Government organization. He works with public sector organizations to accelerate responsible AI adoption by aligning business outcomes, governance, security, and user enablement strategies. Jeremy helps government agencies identify practical AI use cases, modernize operations, and realize measurable value from Microsoft AI technologies, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI solutions. He partners closely with agencies to move from AI strategy discussions to successful implementation and broad organizational adoption.(Biography draft based on role and responsibilities.)

Chris Mertens

Chief Information Officer, Hamilton County, IN

Chris Mertens serves as the CIO for Hamilton County, Indiana, where Chris leads strategic technology initiatives and oversees the county’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure. With more than thirty years in the public sector and a strong focus on modernization and operational efficiency, Chris recently directed the county‑wide rollout of Workday, transforming Hamilton County’s enterprise resource planning and human capital management capabilities.
A frequent contributor to the government technology community, Chris regularly shares insights across local, state, and national platforms. Chris remains deeply engaged in emerging developments in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, actively participating in discussions and initiatives that shape the future of technology in the public sector.

John Stark

Chief Privacy Officer, State of Indiana, Director of Digital Governance, Indiana Management Performance Hub

John Stark is an accomplished governance leader specializing in the development and implementation of enterprise data, AI, and privacy policies. As the Chief Privacy Officer for the State of Indiana and the Director of Digital Governance at the Indiana Management Performance Hub, John oversees statewide Data, AI, and Privacy Governance programs across the Executive Branch. In addition to leadership at the state level, John has served on the Enterprise Data Management Association (EDMA) U.S. Public Sector Forum Steering Committee and contributed to EDMA’s DCAM v.3 framework. John holds professional certifications as an Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) and in DCAM and CDMC. John is dedicated to establishing data and AI literacy while delivering transparent, impactful solutions that advance organizational maturity.

Brian Sutter

Technology and Business Transformation Senior Manager, Crowe Advisory LLC

Brian Sutter is a Senior Manager in Crowe’s Technology and Business Transformation practice, advising state and local government leaders on modernization and the strategic use of technology to advance their missions. With more than 12 years of public-sector consulting experience, he leads complex transformation initiatives that align organizational priorities, business processes, people, data, and technology. Brian helps agencies navigate change, modernize legacy operations, and prepare their organizations for the responsible adoption and practical use of AI. His work translates strategy into sustainable solutions that improve service delivery, strengthen organizational capacity, and enhance constituent and employee experiences. His experience spans public-sector organizations across the country, including economic development, education, environmental management, public health, and municipal government.

Dr. Dennis Trinkle

President and CEO, TechIndiana

Dennis Trinkle is the founding President and CEO of TechIndiana, the trade association for Indiana’s technology industry, where his signature focus is preparing the state’s workforce for the AI era. He is also founder and CEO of ProspienceAI, which guides organizations through the AI transition, and a national speaker on the future of work. A historian of technology by training and an entrepreneur since age eleven, Dennis is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent books include The Future Disruptors. He writes the Two Curves Substack — on AI, longevity, and what makes a life worth extending — at twocurves.substack.com. A native Hoosier, he is the proud father of an IU Luddy grad and a Purdue engineer, and a level 3 sommelier.

Mike White

Deputy Chief Digital Experience Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Mike White holds the position of Deputy Chief Digital Experience Officer at the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), where he oversees the IN.gov platform, Access Indiana, and payment processing initiatives.
With a distinguished career serving the state since 1994, Mr. White previously retired from the Indiana State Police (ISP) after more than twenty-five years of service, occupying various command roles focused on technology management. For his final seven years with ISP, he served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Communication and Information Systems.
Mr. White earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and an MBA in IT management from WGU-Indiana. He is also a graduate of the 51st Class of the Indiana State Police Academy and the 248th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.
In his leisure time, Mr. White participates in a variety of hobbies with family and friends.

Tuesday, October 6
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area Waters A
9:00 am Eastern	Welcome and Opening Remarks Waters BC Warren Lenard, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), State of Indiana
9:15 am Eastern	Keynote – EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities Waters BC 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 Sponsored by: CGI, Slalom
10:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Waters A
10:45 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Building a Trusted Data Foundation for AI and Digital Services Waters D AI, automation and digital services are only as reliable as the information behind them. Learn how Indiana organizations are improving data quality, governance, classification and retention while protecting sensitive information and preparing legacy data for modern uses. Through practical examples, panelists will explore how to establish data ownership, create trusted datasets, support accessible digital content and prevent outdated or poorly managed information from undermining new technology. Moderator: Brad Hagg, Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education Dave Baum, Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer, Noble County Jeffery Haupt, Director of Digital Integrations and Development, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of South Bend John Stark, Chief Privacy Officer, State of Indiana, Director of Digital Governance, Indiana Management Performance Hub Prepared to Respond: Strengthening Cyber Readiness Ditslear BC While looking ahead to future cyber threats, your organization still needs to remain prepared today. This session focuses on the security fundamentals that matter most, including incident response, ransomware preparedness, disaster recovery, resilience and business continuity. Attendees will gain practical guidance on strengthening security controls, improving organizational readiness and preparing for Indiana's evolving cybersecurity assessment and funding landscape. Moderator: Ranson Joseph Ricks, Interim Executive Director, Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, Indiana University Dr. Joe Beckman, Principal, Cybersecurity Technical Assistance Program (cyberTAP), Purdue University Robert Fulk, Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Indiana Secretary of State Nicole Heatly-Holmes, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Indianapolis, and Marion County Fran Malloy, Principal Client Engineering Leader at IBM Modernization That Delivers Better Government Waters E Modernization is about more than replacing aging technology. It requires agencies to rethink business processes, connect systems and make thoughtful investments that improve how government operates. Hear practical examples of how Indiana organizations are addressing legacy environments, adopting cloud platforms, integrating tools and managing organizational change. Panelists will share how they established priorities, gained stakeholder support and turned modernization plans into measurable improvements for employees and the people they serve. Moderator: Dan Gin, IT Director, Town of Schererville Joel Gibbons, IT Director, ERP and HCM, Indiana Office of Technology Jeffery Hill, SLED Leader U.S, AMD Lt. Brandon Krieger, Director of IT and Infrastructure, Pike Township Fire Department Chris Mertens, Chief Information Officer, Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center
11:45 am Eastern	Lunch Waters BC
12:45 pm Eastern	General Session – The Hoosier State Innovation Showcase Waters BC
1:15 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:30 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Making AI Work for Government: Beyond Strategy to Everyday Use Waters D Explore practical examples of how state and local organizations are using artificial intelligence to improve operations, enhance services, and increase efficiency. Learn how agencies have identified use cases and are preparing employees for AI adoption, moving beyond governance policies to real-world implementation. Moderator: Kate Kotan, Chief Digital Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Indianapolis and Marion County Mohan Ambaty, Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology and Cybersecurity, Indiana Department of Health Robert Fulk, Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Indiana Secretary of State Chief Information Officer, City of Indianapolis and Marion County Dr. John Keller, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Department of Education Jeremy Mathurin, Microsoft Solution Engineering Leader, Microsoft Brian Sutter, Technology and Business Transformation Senior Manager, Crowe Advisory LLC Developing Government’s Technology Talent Waters E With limited budgets, public-sector organizations face difficulties attracting, developing and retaining the talent needed for tomorrow's challenges. Explore strategies for recruiting skilled professionals, strengthening internship and education partnerships, transferring institutional knowledge and helping employees adapt as AI reshapes (rather than replaces) their work. Leave with practical ideas for building resilient, future-ready technology teams. Moderator: Chris Henderson, Chief Relationship and Delivery Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana David Dungan, Co-Founder, Indiana Cyber Network Brad Hagg, Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education Dr. Dennis Trinkle, President and CEO, TechIndiana Designing Digital Government for Everyone Ditslear BC How can government make digital services easier to use? As expectations for digital accessibility continue to evolve, agencies are balancing compliance requirements with the broader goal of creating better online experiences. Hear practical examples of how Indiana organizations are improving websites, forms, and digital services through accessible design, user testing, and thoughtful content strategies. Attendees will leave with practical ideas for prioritizing improvements, supporting staff and delivering more inclusive government services. Moderator: Mike White, Deputy Chief Digital Experience Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana Andrew Hoff, Sr. General Manager, Tyler Technologies Lucy Macfarlane, Director of Digital Services, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of South Bend Cinde Shockey, IT Project Manager, Department of Information Technology, Tippecanoe County Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners Ditslear A Hosted by: Warren Lenard, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), State of Indiana
2:30 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area Waters A
3:00 pm Eastern	Best of Indiana 2026 Awards Ceremony Waters BC Our annual “Best of Indiana IT Awards” honor state and local government individuals and teams for their innovative use of technology to serve the public and improve day-to-day operations.
3:15 pm Eastern	General Session – 25 Years of Digital Government 'The Eras Tour': How Technology, Policy and Public Service Evolved - and What Comes Next Waters BC 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. Phil Bertolini, Chief Delivery Officer, e.Republic
4:00 pm Eastern	IOT Vendor Giveaway Waters BC
4:10 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area Waters A Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
4:40 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

David Ayers
Interim Cybersecurity Program Director
Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity
State of Indiana

Joe Beckman
Principal, Cybersecurity Technical Assistance Program (cyberTAP)
Purdue University

Gary Bierman
IT Director
Floyd County

Gideon Bower
Local Government Program, Operations Director
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Greg Crohn
Chief Technology Officer
Technical Services
Monroe County

Kevin Cusimano
Director of Technology
City of Carmel

Natalie Dewitt
City Council
City of Auburn

Rick Dietz
Director of IT Services
City of Bloomington

James Gerald
IT Director
Information Technology
City of Elkhart

Dan Gin
IT Director
Town of Schereville

Brad Hagg
Director of Educational Technology
Department of Education
State of Indiana

Chris Henderson
Chief Relationship and Delivery Officer
State of Indiana

Hemant Jain
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Nathan Jones
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Allen County

John Keller
Information Technology Director
IN Department of Education
State of Indiana

Kate Kotan
Chief Digital Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer
City of Indianapolis & Marion County

Kent Kroft
Chief Information Officer
Tippecanoe County

Warren Lenard
Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Graig Lubsen
Chief Digital Experience Officer
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Pete Miller
Chief Data Officer and Executive Director of the Management Performance Hub
Indiana Management Performance Hub
State of Indiana

Thomas Rhyndress
Information Security Manager
Information Technology
St. Joseph County

Pam Smith
Executive Assistant
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Sean Totten
Chief Security Officer
Information Technology
City of Fishers

Mike White
Deputy Chief Technology Officer
Office of Technology
State of Indiana

Industry Representatives

Manoj Bajaj
Managing Director, Salesforce Leader
KPMG LLP

Matthew Coenen
Strategic Markets Mid Atlantic and Southeast Account Manager
Information Technology Sales
Mythics

Forrest Gaston
IBM Technical Account Lead
IBM

Andrew Hoff
Senior General Manager
Tyler Technologies

David Meier
Account Executive
Dell Technologies

Heather Neal
Client Relationship Executive
Deloitte

Terry Norris
Senior Client Executive Director
Microsoft

Charles O'Shea
Eastern Regional Executive
State Government Strategy
T-Mobile for Government

Brian Sutter
Technology and Business Transformation Senior Manager
Crowe LLP

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Indiana Digital Government Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

Mohan Ambaty

Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology and Cybersecurity, Indiana Department of Health

David Dungan

Co-Founder, Indiana Cyber Network

Robert Fulk

Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Indiana Secretary of State

Joel Gibbons

IT Director, ERP and HCM, Indiana Office of Technology

Brad Hagg

Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education

Jeffery Haupt

Director of Digital Integrations and Development, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of South Bend

Nicole Heatly-Holmes

Chief Information Security Officer, City of Indianapolis, and Marion County

Chris Henderson

Chief Relationship and Delivery Officer, Indiana Office of Technology

Jeffrey Hill

SLED Leader U.S., AMD

Andrew Hoff

Sr. General Manager, Tyler Technologies

Kate Kotan

Chief Digital Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Lt. Brandon Krieger

Director of IT and Infrastructure, Pike Township Fire Department

Lucy Macfarlane

Director of Digital Services, Department of Innovation and Technology, City of South Bend

Fran Malloy

Principal Client Engineering Leader at IBM

Jeremy Mathurin

Director, AI Workforce Solution Engineer Lead, Microsoft

Chris Mertens

Chief Information Officer, Hamilton County, IN

John Stark

Chief Privacy Officer, State of Indiana, Director of Digital Governance, Indiana Management Performance Hub

Brian Sutter

Technology and Business Transformation Senior Manager, Crowe Advisory LLC

Dr. Dennis Trinkle

President and CEO, TechIndiana

Mike White

Deputy Chief Digital Experience Officer, Office of Technology, State of Indiana

Agenda

Tuesday, October 6

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

Waters A

9:00 am Eastern

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Waters BC

9:15 am Eastern

Keynote – EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities

Waters BC

10:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

Waters A

10:45 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Building a Trusted Data Foundation for AI and Digital Services

Waters D

Prepared to Respond: Strengthening Cyber Readiness

Ditslear BC

Modernization That Delivers Better Government

Waters E

11:45 am Eastern

Lunch

Waters BC

12:45 pm Eastern

General Session – The Hoosier State Innovation Showcase

Waters BC

1:15 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:30 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Making AI Work for Government: Beyond Strategy to Everyday Use

Waters D

Chief Information Officer, Office of Technology and Cybersecurity, Indiana Department of Health 

IT Director, ERP and HCM, Indiana Office of Technology 

Director of Educational Technology, Indiana Department of Education 

Chief Information Security Officer, City of Indianapolis, and Marion County 

Chief Digital Officer and Interim Chief Information Officer, City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Director of IT and Infrastructure, Pike Township Fire Department 