Mississippi Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Mississippi 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.
As State CIO, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 2026 Mississippi Digital Government Summit. Each year, this gathering convenes the leaders shaping the future of public service in our state, and the conversations we hold here translate directly into better outcomes for the people we serve. Together, we are building a more secure, modern, and connected Mississippi, one where technology works in service of every citizen. I look forward to the ideas, partnerships, and progress this Summit will inspire.
-Dr. Craig Orgeron, Executive Director / Chief Information Officer, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services
Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
2200 Refuge Boulevard
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 936-4550
Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Mark Allen
Chief Information Officer
Department of Human Services
State of Mississippi
Taylor Armstrong
Director of Infromation Technology
Mississippi Development Authority
State of Mississippi
Russell Armstrong
Chief Information Officer/Information Technology
Attorney General
State of Mississippi
Carrie Boyd
Interim Information Technology Director
Emergency Management Agency
State of Mississippi
Trey Breckenridge
Chief Information Officer
Mississippi State University
Deborah Dent
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Jackson State University
Jonathan Funches
Director of Information Technology
Veterans' Affairs Board
State of Mississippi
Michael Gonzalez
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Mississippi
Stephanie Hedgepeth
Chief Strategy Officer
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Walter Hille
Chief Information Officer
Department of Employment Security
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
Michael Lowry
Chief Technology Officer
Public Employee's Retirement System
State of Mississippi
Michael McRae
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
State of Mississippi
Dr. Craig Orgeron
Chief Information Officer and Executive Director
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Michael Pantin
Chief Information Officer
Department of Child Protection Services
State of Mississippi
Steve Patterson
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Information Technology 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
Sandeep Rustagi
Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer
Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi
Holly Savorgnan
Chief Administrative Office
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
David Sliman
Chief Information Officer
IT Department
University of Southern Mississippi
Trey Smith
Head of Information Technology
Public Broadcasting
State of Mississippi
Jerod Smoote
Information Technology Director
Board of Medical Licensure
State of Mississippi
James St. Clair
Director, Data Modernization
Department of Health
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
Jay White
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology Services
State of Mississippi
Industry Representatives
Glenn Frederickson
Director of Records Management Operations
Business Process Outsourcing
Access Sciences
Kramer Stovall
Storage Partner Technical Specialist
IBM
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: September 9, 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:
Abigail Suiter
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1405
E-mail: asuiter@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