San Diego Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The San Diego 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.
I’m excited to participate in the third annual San Diego Digital Government Summit, building on the momentum of last two years. The summit brings together public sector technology leaders from across the San Diego region to collaborate, exchange insights, and focus on practical ways technology can enhance public services and quality of life.
- Jonathan Behnke, CIO, City of San Diego
Crowne Plaza San Diego
2270 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
619-217-1101
Crowne Plaza San Diego
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Jonathan Behnke
Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
City of San Diego
Christopher Bennett
Deputy Director
Public Utilities
City of San Diego
Kirby Brady
Director
Environmental Services Department
City of San Diego
Ian Brazill
Assistant Deputy Director of Compliance & Digital Equity
Department of Information Technology
City of San Diego
Steve Chen
Information Services Program Manager
Special Operations, Department Operations
City of San Diego
Jessica Contreras
IT Director
Office of the Mayor
City of Encinitas
Brendan Daly
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology
City of San Diego
Alex Hempton
Deputy Director, Technology and Innovation
Performance and Analytics Department (P&A)
City of San Diego
Ashish Kakkad
Chief Information Officer
Sheriff's Department
County of San Diego
Arlo Magpantay
Deputy Director
Enterprise Applications
City of San Diego
Tracey Sandberg
Chief Technology Officer
IT
Port of San Diego
Nathan Short
Director
IT
Encinitas Union School District
Chad Vargason
Chief Information Security Officer
County of San Diego
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: June 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:
Raquel Figueira
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1341
E-mail: rfigueira@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