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

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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

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David Dungan

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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.

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Agenda

Tuesday, October 6
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area
9:00 am Eastern	Welcome and Opening Remarks Warren Lenard, Chief Information Officer, Indiana Office of Technology (IOT), State of Indiana
9:15 am Eastern	Embrace the Shake 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
10:45 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Building a Trusted Data Foundation for AI and Digital Services 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. Prepared to Respond: Strengthening Cyber Readiness 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 Nicole Heatly-Holmes, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Indianapolis, and Marion County Modernization That Delivers Better Government 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. Chris Mertens, Chief Information Officer, Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center
11:45 am Eastern	Lunch
12:45 pm Eastern	General Session – The Hoosier State Innovation Showcase
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 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 Jeremy Mathurin, Microsoft Solution Engineering Leader, Microsoft Developing Government’s Technology Talent 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 Designing Digital Government for Everyone 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 Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners 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
3:00 pm Eastern	Best of Indiana 2026 Awards Ceremony 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 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
4:10 pm Eastern	Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area 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

Made Possible by Our Corporate Sponsors

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: October 6, 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:

Lindsay Anthis
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1495
E-mail: lanthis@erepublic.com

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

Indiana Digital Government Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

David Dungan

Co-Founder, Indiana Cyber Network

Nicole Heatly-Holmes

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

Andrew Hoff

Sr. General Manager, Tyler Technologies

Kate Kotan

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

Jeremy Mathurin

Director, AI Workforce Solution Engineer Lead, Microsoft

Chris Mertens

Chief Information Officer, Hamilton County, IN

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

9:00 am Eastern

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 am Eastern

Embrace the Shake

10:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

10:45 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Building a Trusted Data Foundation for AI and Digital Services

Prepared to Respond: Strengthening Cyber Readiness

Modernization That Delivers Better Government

11:45 am Eastern

Lunch

12:45 pm Eastern

General Session – The Hoosier State Innovation Showcase

1:15 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:30 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Making AI Work for Government: Beyond Strategy to Everyday Use

Developing Government’s Technology Talent

Designing Digital Government for Everyone

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

2:30 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

3:00 pm Eastern

Best of Indiana 2026 Awards Ceremony

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

4:00 pm Eastern

IOT Vendor Giveaway

4:10 pm Eastern

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Area

4:40 pm Eastern

End of Conference

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Industry Representatives

Made Possible by Our Corporate Sponsors

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: October 6, 2026

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

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