Texas Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Texas 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.
The Texas Digital Government Summit plays an important role in helping state agencies move from strategy to execution as they modernize services and elevate the government experience through innovation and responsible technology adoption. This event provides an invaluable opportunity to gain practical insights and peer-driven perspectives while fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing throughout the public sector IT community.
– John Hoffman, Chief Technology Officer, Texas Department of Information Resources
JW Marriott Austin
110 E 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-4777
JW Marriott Austin
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Tanya Acevedo
Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President
Capital Metro
State of Texas
Fuat Aki
Director of Development
Texas Education Agency
State of Texas
Patricia Avitia
Chief Information Officer
Water Development Board
State of Texas
Jessica Ballew
Chief Information Officer
Department of Public Safety
State of Texas
Chris Bunton
Chief Information Officer
Department of Agriculture
State of Texas
Carl Drescher
Chief Information Officer
Lower Colorado River Authority
State of Texas
Mark Gager
Chief Information Officer
Bexar County
Dr. Brian Gardner
Chief Information Security Officer
City of Austin
Heather Hall
Chief Information Officer
Texas Workforce Commission
State of Texas
Keith Halman
Associate Vice Chancellor and System Chief Information Officer
Texas Tech University System
John Hoffman
State Chief Technology Officer
Department of Information Resources
State of Texas
Kerrica Laake
Chief Information Officer
City of Austin
Jim Malmros
Application Development Manager
Office of Comptroller
State of Texas
Drew McGrath
Chief Information Officer
Department of Family and Protective Services
State of Texas
Sean Peterson
Chief Information Officer
General Land Office
State of Texas
Tony Sauerhoff
Cheif AI and Innovation Officer
Department of Information Resources
State of Texas
Richard Semple
Chief Information Officer
Williamson County
George Stolard
Chief Information Officer
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
State of Texas
Ralph Warren
Chief Information Officer
Travis County
Cory Wilburn
Chief Information Officer
McCombs School of Business
Industry Representatives
Kindra Allen
Managing Director
Deloitte
Chad Lersch
Client Relationship Executive
KPMG
Scott Mosher
Vice President
NuHarbor Security
Matthew Redick
Account Executive
Dell Technologies
Calvin Rhodes
Vice President, Business Strategy Consulting
SLED & Government
Kyndryl
Ed Therriault
Principal Architect
Digital Transformation
Portage Cybertech
Steve Troxel
ASG Field Chief Technology Officer
SHI
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: June 5, 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