Maine Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Maine 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.
More than ever, states, counties, municipalities, school districts, and local communities are being asked to manage technology, cybersecurity, and digital innovation with decreasing federal support and guidance. That reality makes collaboration not just important, but essential. The future of digital government depends on our ability to work together, share knowledge, pool resources, and support one another across every level of government so we can build stronger, more resilient communities for the people we serve.
– 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
Emma-Marie Banks
Coordinator of Learning Through Technology
Department of Education
State of Maine
Victor Chakravarty
Director, Artificial Intelligence
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Michael Cornwell
Director of Operations
Department of Administrative and Financial Services
State of Maine
Jeremy Cotnoir
Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Department of the Secretary of State
State of Maine
Jill Cunningham
Director of Information and Technology
City of Auburn
Michael Dery
Information Services Director
City of South Portland
Brigadier General Diane L. Dunn
Commissioner and Adjutant General
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management
Maine National Guard
Tony Gorneau
Senior Financial Strategist
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Sharon Horne
Executive Director of Enterprise Shared Services, Architecture and Policy
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Joshua Howe
Deputy Executive Director of Workforce Training and Remote Working
Maine Community College System
Olivia Jolley
Regional Planner
Hancock County Planning Commission
Jeff Jordan
Associate Chief Information Officer
Maine Community College System
Joy Lazore
Director of Client Technologies
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Peter Lewis
Applications Director
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 and 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 and Infrastructure Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Jay Nutakki
Deputy Director, Information Technology Service Management
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Angela Oechslie
Director, STEM Pathways and Innovation
Project Login
Educate Maine
Brian Oliver
Acting Director, Network Services
Office of Information Technology
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 and Services
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Doug Perry
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Secretary of State
State of Maine
Jennifer Phinney
Director of Information Systems
Town of Falmouth
Christine Reynolds
Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Ariel Ricci
Executive Director
Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous, and Tribal Populations
State of Maine
John E Richards
Director of Radio Operations
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Charles Rote
Chief Information Security Officer
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
Dale Thomas
Applications Director
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Patrick Williams
IT Director
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine
Industry Representatives
Fred Brittain
Chief Information Officer
Sam Foster
General Manager
Tyler Technologies
Jenny Phelps
Senior Account Manager
Presidio
James Sarno
Account Executive
Cisco
Rosalba Schino
Client Relationship Executive
Deloitte
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: November 10, 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