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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!

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

1500 Commerce
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.830.6601

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Rob Allred
State Chief Architect
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Ginger Armbruster
Chief Privacy Officer
Seattle Information Technology
City of Seattle

Deanna Brocker
Deputy Director for Strategy and Management
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Bryce Carlen
Chief Information Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Washington

Tamara Davis
Acting Chief Technology Officer
King County - WA

Chris Fadden
IT Director
City of Everett

Viggo Forde
Chief Information Officer & Director of IT
Snohomish County

Heidi Geathers
Senior Assistant Director of Administrative Services
Department of Revenue
State of Washington

Callie Goldsby
Chief Information Officer
BitmapDepartment of Commerce
State of Washington

Ralph Johnson
Chief Information Security Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Shalini Joshi
Chief Information Officer
Seattle Housing Authority
City of Seattle

Bill Kehoe
Director and State Chief Information Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Daniel Key
Information Technology Director
City of Tacoma

Chris Lamb
Program Manager
Enterprise Cloud Computing Program / Architecture & Innovation Division, WaTech
State of Washington

Rob Lloyd
Chief Technology Officer
City of Seattle

Laz Martinez
Director
Information Technology
City of Spokane

Amy Pearson
Chief of Staff
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Gretchen Peri
Chief Technology Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Mark Quimby
Deputy Director for Technology Operations
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Katy Ruckle
State Chief Privacy Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Linda Schactler
Director, IT Public Policy
University of Washington

Vickie Sheehan
Communications Director
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Greg Tudor
Chief Informaton Officer
Recreation and Conservation Office
State of Washington

Shawn Ward
Chief Information Officer
City of Olympia

Scott West
Chief Information Officer
Department of Ecology
State of Washington

Wendy Wickstrom
Chief Digital Experience Officer
Digital Experience Division, Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington

Industry Representatives

Gary Hensley
Industry Segment Advisor
T-Mobile

Jill Leyden
Industry Advisory
Qualtrics

Wendy Rawlings
Account Director II - Public Sector
Lumen

Elise Sivilay
Technology Client Leader
SLED, State of WA
IBM

Jeff Willcut
Strategic Enterprise Account Executive
Comcast Business

Nate Wray
Account Exec
801) 374-6682
Qualtrics

Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: November 13, 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.

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

Venue

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

1500 Commerce
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.830.6601

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Room Block

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1538 Commerce Street
Tacoma WA 98402 

Room Rate: $159 per night, single or double.
Rate Cut-Off Date: Friday, October 10, 2025.
To Make a Reservation:
   Phone: 253-294-9200 and reference the Washington Digital Government Summit.
   Online: Group Reservation Link
If you experience issues booking online, call the hotel directly for assistance.

Rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, once the room block is full, you will need to make other arrangements for your accommodations with the hotel directly or at a nearby hotel.

Map and Directions

https://tacomaconventioncenter.org/attend#getting-here

Event Parking

Convention Center Self-parking:
0-15 minutes - No Charge
0-4 hours - $8
4+ hours - $16

Parking fees subject to change without notice.

https://tacomaconventioncenter.org/parking-information