Mississippi Digital Government Summit 2025
Overview
The 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!
As State CIO, I’m pleased to welcome you to the Mississippi Digital Government Summit. This event continues to be a valuable forum for engaging with public- and private-sector leaders, sharing best practices, and exploring technologies that are reshaping the way we serve. Together, we can accelerate innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure, and deliver more responsive, efficient services across our state.
-Dr. Craig Orgeron, Executive Director / Chief Information Officer, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services, State of Mississippi
The Westin Jackson
407 South Congress Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 968-8200
The Westin Jackson
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Mark Allen
Chief Information Officer
Department of Human Services
State of Mississippi
Russell Armstrong
Chief Information Officer/Information Technology
Attorney General
State of Mississippi
Taylor Armstrong
Director of Information Technology
Mississippi Development Authority
State of Mississippi
Andrew Bicknell
Chief Technical Officer
Public Broadcasting
State of Mississippi
Trey Breckenridge
Chief Information Officer
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Wiltz Cutrer
IT Director
Rankin County
Rankin County
Jonathan Dixon
Information Technology Procurement Manager & Security Officer
Development Authority
State of Mississippi
Jonathan Funches
Director of Information Technology
Veterans' Affairs Board
State of Mississippi
Steve Gray
Director
Government Affairs
Mississippi Association of Supervisors
Dr. Amanda Harris
Director of Technology
Rankin County
Rankin County School District
Stephanie Hedgepeth
Chief Administrative Officer
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Walter Hille
Chief Information Officer
Department of Employment Security
State of Mississippi
Beverly Hughes
IT Director
Board of Supervisors
Hinds County
Jeremy Hurley
Chief Information Officer
Mississippi Division of Medicaid
State of Mississippi
Clay Johnston
Information Technology Director
Department of Public Safety
State of Mississippi
Daniel Jordan
Chief Information Officer
Secretary of State
State of Mississippi
John Kraman
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education
State of Mississippi
Audrey McAfee
Management Information System Director
Department of Corrections
State of Mississippi
Michael McRae
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
State of Mississippi
Adam Morrison
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Brian Norwood
Chief Operations Officer
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Dr. Craig Orgeron
Chief Information Officer & Executive Director
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Michael Pantin
Chief Information Officer
Department of Child Protection Services
State of Mississippi
Preston Pierce
Director of Information Technology
Department of Finance and Administration
State of Mississippi
Torome Porter
Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Quality
State of Mississippi
Dr. Muriel Reid
Deputy Director
Information Technology
City of Jackson
Sandeep Rustagi
Chief Analytics Officer
Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi
Holly Savorgnan
Director, Internal Services
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
George Slade
Executive Director
Information Technology Services
Jackson Public Schools
David Sliman
Chief Information Officer
IT Department
University of Southern Mississippi
Jerod Smoote
Information Technology Director
Board of Medical Licensure
State of Mississippi
Joe Sullivan
Chief Information Officer
Mississippi State Legislature Budget Officer
State of Mississippi
Kane Tomlin
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Health
State of Mississippi
Joshua Watson
Director of Information Services
Department of Archives & History
State of Mississippi
Chris Watts
Director of Information Technology Services
Emergency Management Agency
State of Mississippi
Jay White
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Daryl Wingo
IT Director
Supreme Court
State of Mississippi
Mickey Yates
Chief Information Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Mississippi
Kevin Yearick
Chief Information Officer
Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi
Industry Representatives
Glenn Frederickson
Director of Records Management Operations, Business Process Outsourcing
Access Sciences Corporation
Alan Gilliam
Regional Account Manager
Fortinet
Eric Hollingsworth
Vice President
Government Development, CSB
C Spire
Eric Muvunyi
Principal Technology Seller Representative
IBM
Chris Salmon
Senior Tech Sales Representative
AWS
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: September 18, 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:
Abigail Suiter
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1405
E-mail: asuiter@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