Nevada Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Nevada 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.
Speakers
Agenda
Thursday, December 10 |
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8:00 am Pacific |
Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area |
9:00 am Pacific |
Welcome and Opening RemarksTimothy D. Galluzi, State Chief Information Officer, Governor’s Technology Office, State of Nevada Bob Leek, Chief Information Officer, Clark County |
9:15 am Pacific |
Keynote - EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into OpportunitiesSuccess, especially in today’s fast-changing business environment, depends on our ability to make creativity and innovation a continuous process. Leaders want to know how their teams can rise above any challenge and succeed no matter what comes their way. Whether the goal is to embrace change, overcome obstacles, sustain growth, or take your success to the next level, leaders and teams want to learn how to “Embrace the Shake.” The term “Embrace the Shake” is coined from artist Phil Hansen’s personal story of transformation.
Phil Hansen, Professional Artist, and Inspirational Public Speaker |
10:15 am Pacific |
Networking Break in the Exhibit Area |
10:45 am Pacific |
Concurrent SessionsAI in Action: Table TalksThere’s no substitute for seeing what is actually working. Across Nevada, AI is being used in ways that are improving operations, supporting employees and changing how work gets done. This highly interactive session puts real-world success stories at the center of the conversation. Public sector practitioners and industry partners will share what they’ve built or deployed, the problem they were trying to solve, the tools they used, what it took to make it work and what they’ve learned along the way. Choose the conversations most relevant to you, ask questions and get a firsthand look at how your peers are moving AI from possibility to practice.
Cybersecurity in the AI Era: Defending Against a Changing Threat LandscapeAI is changing cybersecurity on both sides of the equation. Attackers have access to increasingly sophisticated capabilities, while security teams are evaluating AI-powered defenses alongside emerging risks and longer-term disruptions such as frontier AI and quantum computing. Are today’s security practices evolving quickly enough? This session looks at what is changing in the threat landscape, what remains fundamental, and how governments can adapt their security and risk-management approaches without slowing innovation
Building Data Products: Turning Data into Business ValueGovernment has no shortage of data - the challenge is turning it into something that can solve a real business problem. This hands-on session starts with the fundamentals of building data products, from defining a focused outcome to identifying the right data and putting the necessary governance, classification and controls in place. Then, put those ideas to work. Bring a business challenge, AI idea or use case and tap into the collective expertise of data leaders and peers in the room to think through what a data product could look like, what it would require and how to get started. You bring the challenge; we’ll work through the possibilities together.
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11:45 am Pacific |
Lunch |
12:45 pm Pacific |
Bits and Bytes – Nevada’s AI Readiness LabWhat does it take to build a workforce and ecosystem ready for an AI-driven future? AI readiness goes well beyond technology - it requires new skills, strong talent pipelines, research and education, and collaboration across government, higher education and industry. This session explores what Nevada needs to prepare its people and organizations for what’s ahead. From developing future-ready skills and translating research into practice to creating new partnerships and learning opportunities, how can we work together to accelerate Nevada’s AI readiness?
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1:05 pm Pacific |
Short BreakPlease proceed to the concurrent sessions.
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1:25 pm Pacific |
Concurrent SessionsAI in Action: Table Talks - More Stories from the FieldIn this session we return with another round of real-world AI stories and an entirely new set of examples! Hear directly from government practitioners who are putting AI to work, then dig into the details: What problem were they solving? What technology did they choose? How did they implement it? What hurdles did they encounter? And most importantly, is it delivering results? Pick the conversations that interest you most and come ready to ask the practical questions that don’t always make it into AI conversations.
The Future IT Workforce: Skills, Roles and ReadinessTechnology is changing the work of government IT, and the workforce must change with it. As AI, automation and new technologies reshape existing roles and create new ones, what will the IT organization of five or ten years from now look like? This session looks at the skills agencies should be recruiting for today, where current and future gaps are emerging, and how organizations can reskill and upskill existing employees. From entry-level talent to seasoned professionals, how do we prepare people not simply to react to change, but to help shape what comes next?
Making Smarter IT Investments: Building a Portfolio for What Comes NextEvery technology investment shapes an organization’s future options. The question is whether those choices are creating flexibility and better outcomes - or locking agencies into technologies, processes and skill sets that make change harder. This session looks at how you can approach IT investment and portfolio management more strategically, balancing immediate needs with long-term adaptability. Attendees will walk away with practical frameworks, tools and techniques for evaluating investments, setting priorities and connecting technology decisions to workforce and business outcomes.
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1:25 pm Pacific |
Exclusive Briefing for Industry PartnersHosted by: Timothy D. Galluzi, State Chief Information Officer, Governor’s Technology Office, State of Nevada Bob Leek, Chief Information Officer, Clark County |
2:25 pm Pacific |
Networking Break in the Exhibit Area |
2:55 pm Pacific |
General Session – 25 Years of Digital Government 'The Eras Tour': How Technology, Policy and Public Service Evolved - and What Comes NextIn 2001, "digital government" meant moving paper forms to static PDF downloads. Today, it means real-time, AI-driven resident services, "whole-of-state" cybersecurity, and cloud-native infrastructure that never sleeps. As the Center for Digital Government (CDG) celebrates its 25th anniversary, we invite you to a high-energy retrospective and a forward-looking strategy session that tracks the evolution of the public sector’s digital DNA. We will walk through the "waves" of transformation we’ve navigated together and will provide a roadmap for the next quarter-century of innovation.
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3:45 pm Pacific |
Networking Reception in the Exhibit AreaNetwork with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.
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4:15 pm Pacific |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.
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The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
101 Montelago Boulevard
Henderson, NV 89011
702-567-6000
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Jason Agudo
IT Manager
Southern Nevada Health District
Dr. Don Barnwell
Chief Information Officer
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Jeramie Brown
Chief, Information Technology Division
Department of Transportation
State of Nevada
Jason Cabrera
Chief Information Technology Officer
Harry Reid International Airport
Clark County Department of Aviation
Bertrum Carroll
Chief Information Security Officer
Governors Technology Office
State of Nevada
Chris Craig
Director
Innovation and Technologies
City of Las Vegas
Darla Dodge
Deputy Chief Information Officer/Chief Operations Officer
Governors Technology Office
State of Nevada
Jesus Flores
Systems Manager
Gaming Control Board
State of Nevada
Jason Frame
Chief Information Officer
Southern Nevada Health District
Tim Galluzi
Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer
Governors Technology Office
State of Nevada
Jared Hansen
Assistant Director
Information Technology
City of Henderson
Kevin Kanowitz
IT Manager
Las Vegas Valley Water District/Southern Nevada Water Authority
Adam Kellner
Director
Information Technology
City of North Las Vegas
Bob Leek
Chief Information Officer
Information Techology
Clark County
Scott Mazick
Senior Director of Technical Services
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC)
Dr. Anne Milkovich
Chief Information Officer
Nevada System of Higher Education
Kivanc Oner
Vice President, Digital Transformation & Chief Information Officer
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nathan Riggle
Chief, Administrative Division
Gaming Control Board
State of Nevada
Peace Ruggia
Chief Technology Officer
Douglas County
Michael Smith
Deputy Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer
Governors Technology Office
State of Nevada
Carl Stanfield
Chief Information Officer
Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
State of Nevada
Brandon Torres
IT Manager
Department of Veterans Services
State of Nevada
Kadie Zeller
Management Analyst
Department of Native American Affairs
State of Nevada
Industry Representatives
Sierra Dekay
Major Account Manager
Fortinet
Carla Gillespie
Market Technical Leader, West Region
IBM
Tim Howell
Government Strategy & Solutions
NinjaOne
Rejo Thekkudan
Director Consulting Expert
CGI Technologies
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: December 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:
Kathy Simpson
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1394
E-mail: ksimpson@erepublic.com
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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