Minnesota Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Minnesota 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.
The Minnesota Digital Government Summit continues to be an essential forum for collaboration, innovation, and shared learning. As technology evolves, so does our responsibility to deliver secure, accessible, and people-centered digital services to Minnesotans. This summit brings together leaders from across government and industry to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and turn vision into action. I look forward to the conversations ahead and to working together to advance Minnesota’s digital future.
- Jon Eichten, Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, Minnesota IT Services
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 265-4800
Saint Paul RiverCentre
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Brian Allie
Chief Business Technology Officer
DEED, Explore MN (Tourism), Dept of Veterans Affairs, PUC, and Dept of Commerce
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Zarina Baber
Assistant Commissioner and Chief Transformation Officer
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Bob Bennett
Chief Business Technology Officer
Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Vijay Bhaskar
Chief Business Technology Officer
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR)
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Amy Cheney
Chief Information Officer
City of Bloomington
Jon Eichten
Commissioner and Chief Information Officer
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Chetan Ganatra
Chief Information Officer
Ramsey County
Glen Gilbertson
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Hennepin County
Mary Gleich Matthews
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology and Communications
City of St. Paul
Tommi Godwin
Director of Strategic Planning
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Michael Hainlin
Executive Assistant and External Engagements and Special Projects Coordinator
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Brandon Hirsch
Deputy Commissioner
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
John Israel
Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Dionna L Jones
Learning and Development Director
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Shawn Kammerud
Chief Business Technology Officer
Office of Higher Education
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Jonathan Kottke
Office of Transformation and Strategy Delivery Director
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Dan Kuntz
Interim Chief Business Technology Officer
Department of Corrections
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Adam Larson
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Washington County
Dr. Jackie Malcolm Bailey
Vice Chancellor of Information Technology
System Office
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
George McNulty
Chief Business Technology Officer
Department of Human Services
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Lisa Meredith
Executive Director
Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative
Matt Nelles
IT Member Consultant
League of Minnesota Cities
Drew Nelson
Chief Information Officer and Director of IT
Sherburne County
Jeff Nyberg
Assistant Commissioner and Chief Technology Officer
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Matt Peabody
Director of Information Technology Solutions
Olmsted County
Kim Roberson
Chief Business Technology Officer
Minnesota MDA, DLI, and BAH
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Tyrone Spratt
Chief Business Technology Officer
Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Benjamin Strobach
IT Manager
City of Woodbury
Craig Troska
Chief Technology Officer
Information Technology
Hennepin County
Greg Van Wormer
Technology Services Director
League of Minnesota Cities
Laura Velasquez
Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Jaime Wascalus
Director and Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology and Communications
City of St. Paul
Michael Wright
Deputy Chief Business Technology Officer
Department of Human Services
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Jay Wyant
Chief Information Accessibility Officer
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT)
Industry Representatives
Adam Branstner
Technology Sales Leader
IBM Corporation
Lee Jones
Account Executive
Sales
Salesforce
Amy Niemi
Account Director
Lumen
Charles O'Shea
Eastern Regional Executive
State Government Strategy
T-Mobile for Government
Joey Peterson
Major Account Manager | SLED
Fortinet
Chris Wietzke
Head of State Sales for ID and OR
T-Mobile
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: August 18, 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:
Timiko Watkins
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1314
E-mail: twatkins@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