Utah Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Utah 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.
Submissions for the 2026 Utah IT Excellence Awards are now being accepted. Please use the link below to submit before the deadline of Friday, May 1, 2026. https://forms.gle/ae3DME9L4ELcrVDp9
I’m looking forward to welcoming you back for the annual Utah Digital Government Summit. It’s an energizing chance to collaborate with fellow public sector technology leaders, connect with industry partners and share what’s working across our organization. We’ll dig into timely topics like AI, digital identity, cybersecurity, privacy and more as we explore new ways to solve IT challenges together. I hope you’ll join us this year!
- Alan Fuller, Chief Information Officer, State of Utah
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
170 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 596-1234
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Brody Arishita
Chief Information Officer
State Courts
State of Utah
Phil Bates
Chief Information Security Officer
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Christina Baum
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Digital Transformation
Utah Valley University
Aaron Bentley
Agency Services Director
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Troy Black
Chief Operating Officer
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Ron Boyer
Information Technology Director
Information Technology
Summit County
Chris Bramwell
Data Privacy Officer
Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Kelleigh Cole
Director
Policy and Communications
Utah Education and Telehealth Network
Tricia Cox
Assistant Division Director
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Carolyn Dennis
Deputy Director
Department of Commerce
State of Utah
Cameron Diehl
Executive Director
Utah League of Cities and Towns
Eric Edwards
President
Utah Association of Local Health Departments
Utah County
Duncan Evans
OPB Budget & Ops
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
State of Utah
Reza Faraji
Chief Technology Officer
Salt Lake City
Alan Fuller
Chief Information Officer
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Brandy Grace
Chief Executive Officer
Utah Association of Counties
Jeff Hymas
Communications Director
Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Josh Ihrig
Information Systems Division Director
Provo City
Joe Jackson
Chief Technology Officer
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Jared Jensen
IT Director
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Debbie Johnson
Project Manager
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Tony Jolley
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Salt Lake County
Christian Napier
IT Director
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Trent Packer
Deputy Director, IT
Utah State Legislature
Zach Posner
Chief Information Officer
Salt Lake City
Marilee Richins
Deputy Director
Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Rachael Stewart
IT Director
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Patrick Wawro
Director of Information Systems
Utah County
Stephanie Weteling
Public Information Officer
Division of Technology Services, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Kenneth Williams
Director
Division of Archives, Department of Government Operations
State of Utah
Nate Winters
Deputy Director
Department of Health and Human Services
State of Utah
Don Wood
IT Executive
Wasatch County
Industry Representatives
Brett Stott
General Manager
Tyler Technologies
Chul Yim
Sales Director, SLED West
SLED West
Socure
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:
Tabbie Pegoda
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1411
E-mail: tpegoda@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