Louisiana Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Louisiana 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.
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
4728 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-925-2244
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Rizwan Ahmed
Chief Information Officer
Information Services
City of Baton Rouge & Parish of East Baton Rouge
Tom Allsup
Agency Relationship Management Director
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
James Alt
Chief Architect
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Anthony Ayo
Chief Information Officer
St. Charles Parish
John Burris
Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Charles Burton
Technology Director
Calcasieu Parish
Jeremy Deal
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Adrian Erwin
Data Center Operations Director
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Dennis Gakunga
Deputy Chief Information Officer
City of New Orleans
Chase Hymel
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Tai Istre
Louisiana State Census Data Center Lead
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Kimberly W. LaGrue
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology & Innovation
City of New Orleans
Amy Landry
Product Delivery Administrator
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Tracy Melancon
Director of Information Technology
Information Technology
Louisiana Municipal Association
James Murray
IT Director
Louisiana Supreme Court
Brandon Odeay
IT Director
Ascension Parish
Anthony Priola
Director
Information Technology
St. Tammany Parish
Mike Riley
Production Support Services Director
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Slava Sereda
IT Deputy Director
Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana
State of Louisiana
Catherine Shain
Network & Communications Operations Director
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Cherita Taylor
Deputy Chief Information Officer
City of Baton Rouge & Parish of East Baton Rouge
Matthew Vince
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology Services
State of Louisiana
Craig Wooley
Chief Information Officer
Louisiana State University
James Zeller
Cybersecurity Analyst
Information Technology
St. Tammany Parish Government
Industry Representatives
Kathy Wilson
Client Technical Lead
IBM
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: September 17, 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:
Jasmin Tetzlaff
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1308
E-mail: jtetzlaff@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