Rhode Island Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Rhode Island 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.
We are excited to welcome the amazing e.Republic team back to Rhode Island in May 2026 for our third Digital Government Summit. This event offers the rare and exciting opportunity to unite leadership from the public and private sectors to discuss opportunities in leveraging modern technology and data solutions to digitally transform the way Rhode Island conducts business. I hope you can join us for a high-energy, thought-provoking day!
- Brian Tardiff, Chief Digital Officer, State of Rhode Island
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-6000
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Doug Alexander
Director
Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
Rhode Island College
James (Jim) Bradley
Chief Information Officer
Community College of Rhode Island
Christine Cabral
Chief of Staff
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
Philip Carlucci
IT Director
Management Information Services Division
City of Warwick
Nick Craig
Director of Information Technology
City of Newport
Gabriele Fariello
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
University of Rhode Island
Paul Fontaine
Chief Information Officer
Providence College
Lori Ann Fox
IT Director
Information Technology
South Kingstown
Sandy Furtado-Nardozza
Chief of IT, Agency and Enterprise Applications
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
Scott Gausland
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
Sanjay Gupta
Chief Technology Officer
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
Terrance Jackson
Director of Information Technology
eGov & IT
Rhode Island Department of State
Gary Jarvis
Chief Technology Officer
Information Technology
RI Public Transit Authority
Brian Kenney
Assistant Chief Information Officer
Rhode Island College
Jacques Laflamme
Chief Information Officer
New England Institute of Technology
Chuck LoCurto
Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer
Bryant University
Nathan Loura
Chief Information Security Officer
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
Nicole Nelson
Director, Information Technology Systems
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
State of Rhode Island
Jim Silveria
Chief Information Officer
City of Providence
Brian Tardiff
Chief Digital Officer
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
R. Mike Tetreault
Cybersecurity Advisor for Rhode Island, Region 1 – New England
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Beth Tyler
Program Manager, RI Bridges
Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services
State of Rhode Island
Eric Yelle
Det. Lieutenant
Computer Crimes Unit / JCTF
RI State Police
Carlos Zambrano
Director of Information Technology
City of East Providence
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: May 20, 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:
Jennifer Caldwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1345
E-mail: jcaldwell@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