Maine Digital Government Summit 2025
Overview
The Maine Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!
Government is undergoing a period of significant change, driven by evolving citizen expectations, emerging technologies, and new challenges that demand innovative solutions. In this dynamic environment, collaboration across all levels of government is more critical than ever. By working together, we can leverage the power of information technology to modernize services, strengthen security, and enhance our ability to meet the critical needs of our communities. Technology is not just a tool—it’s a strategic enabler that allows us to adapt, innovate, and deliver on the essential missions of state and local government. The 2025 Maine Digital Government Summit is a testament to our collective commitment to shaping a more responsive, resilient, and forward-thinking government for the future.
- Nicholas Marquis, Acting Chief Information Officer, State of Maine
Augusta Civic Center
76 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2405
Augusta Civic Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Chris Boudreau
Director of Enterprise Data Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Victor Chakravarty
Director of Digital Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Michael Cornwell
Director of Operations
Department of Administrative and Financial Services
State of Maine
Jill Cunningham
Director of Information and Technology
City of Auburn
Michael Dery
Information Services Director
City of South Portland
Rebekah Douin
Director of Application Development
Department of the Secretary of State
State of Maine
Brigadier General Diane L. Dunn
Adjutant General
Maine National Guard
Tony Gorneau
Senior Financial Strategist
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Sharon Horne
Executive Director of Enterprise Shared Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Joshua Howe
Deputy Executive Director of Workforce Training and Remote Working
Maine Community College System
Jeff Jordan
Associate Chief Information Officer
Maine Community College System
Beth Lambert
Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning
Department of Education
State of Maine
Joy Lazore
Director of Client Tech Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Peter Lewis
Director, DHHS Applications
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Nicholas Marquis
Acting Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Brian McDonald
Director, Information Technology & Administration
Maine Municipal Association
Daisy Mueller
Cybersecurity Advisor Maine
DHS/CISA/IOD/Region 1 (New England)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Derek Mullens
Acting Executive Director of Client & Infrastructure Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Jeff Nay
Information Technology/Cable TV Director
Town of Brunswick
Jay Nutakki
Deputy Director, ITSM
Department of Administrative and Financial Services
State of Maine
Angela Oechslie
Program Manager
Project Login
Educate Maine
Cindy Owings-Hutchison
Assistant Director, Results and Information Office
Department of Transportation
State of Maine
Raja Paidipalli
Chief Data Officer
Department of Administrative and Financial Services
State of Maine
Dave Pascarella
Director, MaineIT Cloud Center of Excellence
Department of Administrative and Financial Services
State of Maine
Dawnna Pease
Director of Computing Infrastructure & Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Jennifer Phinney
Director of Information Systems
Town of Falmouth
Ryan Pinheiro
IT Director
City of Saco
Christine Reynolds
Executive Assistant to the CIO / Acting Director of Special Projects
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
John Richards
Director of Radio Operations
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Peter Rushton
Acting Director of Account Management
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
David Simsarian
Director of Business Technology Solutions
Department of Health and Human Services
State of Maine
Hazel Stevenson
Director of IT Applications: DOC, DOE, DAFS, MRS, Ethics DVEM
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Dale Thomas
Applications Director
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Patrick Williams
Director, Architecture and Policy
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Nathan Willigar
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Industry Representatives
Dan Buckley
Client Director
Presidio
Sean Connolly
Senior Account Executive
US Public Sector
Salesforce
Sam Foster
General Manager
Tyler Technologies
Rosalba Schino
Client Relationship Executive
Deloitte
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: September 11, 2025
Open to Public Sector only.
Registration - Free
If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.
Contact Information
For registration and general assistance contact:
Lindsay Anthis
Center for Digital Education
Phone: (916) 932-1495
E-mail: lanthis@erepublic.com
For assistance or questions concerning Sponsor Logos or Logistics please contact:
Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:
Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com