Tennessee Digital Government Summit 2025
Overview
The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!
It is my pleasure to invite you to join us at e.Republic’s 22nd annual Tennessee Digital Government Summit on May 14th! Join us as we harness the power of cross-industry collaboration and expertise to navigate the dynamic landscape of the digital era. Together, we will explore how to revolutionize the digital experience for our citizens, adapt to future trends, and enhance public service delivery. This event unites professionals from government, technology, finance, business, and the private sector to inspire groundbreaking discussions and foster impactful user experiences. Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect, learn, and forge valuable relationships that drive innovation in our ever-evolving field. I look forward to seeing you soon at the 2025 Tennessee Digital Government Summit.
– Stephanie Dedmon, Chief Information Officer, Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions, State of Tennessee
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 255-8400
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Gabrielle Authier
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Chris Benson
Deputy Director, Enterprise Governance & Administration
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Joyanna Brassfield
Business Operations Director, Enterprise Governance & Administration
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Anthony Burwell
Agency CIO for Human Services
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Curtis Clan
Chief Information Security Officer
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Stephanie Dedmon
Chief Information Officer
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Lesley Farmer
Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel
Department of Human Resources
State of Tennessee
Chris Fears
Deputy Director for Customer Focused Government (CFG)
Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee
Stacy Gibson
Assistant Commissioner
Department of Revenue
State of Tennessee
Tammy Golden
Assistant Commissioner of Document Solutions
Department of General Services
State of Tennessee
Heather Gundersen
Chief of Staff/Deputy Commissioner of Administrative and Regulatory Services
Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
State of Tennessee
Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer
TennCare
State of Tennessee
Jerry Jones
Chief Technology Officer
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Andy Kidd
Deputy Commissioner
Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
State of Tennessee
Gina Long
Communications Director
Finance and Administration
State of Tennessee
Christin Lotz
Director of the Office of Evidence & Impact
Finance & Administration
State of Tennessee
Trena Maynard
Chief People Officer
Finance & Administration
State of Tennessee
Bishoy Mikhail
Vice President of Research
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Jerele Neeld
Chief Information Officer
City of Chattanooga
Burton Nyhus
Veteran Fellow
Office of the Governor
State of Tennessee
Donna Odom
Executive Director of Business Solutions Delivery
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Sandra Perry
Chief Information Officer
Shelby County
Krishendu Roy
University Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering
Vanderbilt University
Sterlin Sanders
Interim Chief Information Officer
Tennessee State University
David Tall
Agency CIO
Department of Health
State of Tennessee
Sarah VanWormer
Technology Director
City of Brentwood
Roger Waynick
Director of AI Strategy and Innovation
Finance & Administration, Strategic Technology Solutions
State of Tennessee
Peter Westerholm
Policy Director
Greater Nashville Regional Council
Amie Wilson
IT Director
Information Technology
City of Clarksville
Cody York
Director of OIT
Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Rutherford County
Dr. Sam Zaza
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Analytics
Middle Tennessee State University
Industry Representatives
Megan Buell
Client Relationship Executive for State, Local & Higher Education
Deloitte Consulting
Christopher King
Account Executive
Snowflake
Jonathan Kirby
Senior Account Manager
Lumen Technologies
Bruce Priddy
Account Executive
Advizex
Stephen Wall
SLED Account Executive
Fortinet
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: May 14, 2025
Open to Public Sector only.
Registration - Free
If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.
Contact Information
For registration and general assistance contact:
Jasmin Tetzlaff
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1308
E-mail: jtetzlaff@erepublic.com
For assistance or questions concerning Sponsor Logos or Logistics please contact:
Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@erepublic.com
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:
Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com