North Dakota Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The North Dakota 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.
Innovation doesn’t take a summer break—and neither do we. North Dakota’s third annual Digital Government Summit brings together leaders who are shaping the future of public service through technology. Whether you’re focused on improving citizen services, navigating emerging tools, or strengthening partnerships, this summit is about turning ideas into action and action into service. Join us in Bismarck to connect, collaborate, and continue building a smarter, more responsive government for the people of North Dakota.
- Corey Mock, Chief Information Officer, State of North Dakota
Bismarck Event Center
315 South Fifth Street, Exhibit Hall
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-335-1370
Bismarck Event Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Brent Aberle
Director, Cloud & Infrastructure
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Evonne Amundson
Chief Business Applications Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Tony Aukland
Technology Outreach Director
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Shila Blend
Health Information Technology Director
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Jennifer Blumhagen
Technology Business Partner
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Justin Data
Director, Project Management Office
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Craig Felchle
Chief Technology Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Jeremy Fettig
Public Information Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Eddy Franco
Senior System Analyst
City of Bismarck
Christopher Gergen
Chief Information Security Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Ron Gronneberg
Chief Information Officer
City of Fargo
Bob Henderson
Director
Cass County
Greg Hoffman
Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Josh Kadrmas
Governance, Risk and Compliance Sr Manager
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Tandra Kraft
Information Technology Director
City of Bismarck
Nick Lindhag
Chief Information Security Officer & Deputy Chief Information Officer
City of Fargo
Brad Miller
Director of Information Security
North Dakota University System
Karie Mischel
Computer Information Systems Manager
IT
City of Mandan
Corey Mock
Chief Information Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Lyle Nieuwsma
Technology Business Partner Team Lead
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
John Rodenbiker
Director of Cyber Operations
Cyber Operations
ND Information Technology Department
Drew Sagsveen
Senior Systems Administrator
Information Technology
City of Bismarck
Michael Selburg
Cyber and IT Director
Turtle Mountain College
Ryan Stepan
IT Director
Williams County
Dain Sullivan
Strategic Communications Manager
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
John Tassava
Director of Technology
North Dakota Supreme Court
Cloy Tobola
Chief Information Officer
North Dakota State College of Science
Kim Weis
Chief Data Officer
North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT)
State of North Dakota
Industry Representatives
Matt Bailey
Technology Sales Leader
IBM
Michael Cronan
Sales Account Director
Palo Alto Networks
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: June 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:
Isabel McKee
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1300
E-mail: imckee@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