West Virginia 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!
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the 8th West Virginia Digital Government Summit this October! The Summit gets bigger and better every year and is a great opportunity for us to come together as one team, share ideas, and explore innovative solutions that will shape the future of digital government in our state. I hope you will join us as we share knowledge, collaborate, and come up with ideas to improve constituent services while increasing efficiencies within state government.
– Heather Abbott, Chief Information Officer, Department of Administration, Office of Technology, State of West Virginia
Charleston Convention Center
200 Civic Center Drive
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 345-1500
Charleston Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Heather Abbott
Chief Information Officer
Office of Technology
State of West Virginia
Lee Ayers
Director
Office of the Attorney General
State of West Virginia
JT Bowers
Director of Information Technology
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Tim Conzett
Assistant Superintendent
Data Management & Information Systems, Department of Education
State of West Virginia
Rex Crouser
Assistant Treasurer, Chief Information Officer
State Treasurer's Office
State of West Virginia
Jon Cutler
Associate CIO, Chief Info Security Officer
Marshall University
James Dixon
Director, Staff Development
Office of Technology
State of West Virginia
Hussein El-Khansa
Chief Technology Officer
IT & Performance Management, Department of Transportation
State of West Virginia
Christine Fernandes
Chief Information Officer
Consolidated Public Retirement Board
State of West Virginia
Corey Foster
Chief Technology Officer
Secretary of State
State of West Virginia
William Kelly
IT Director
Innovation & Technology
City of Beckley
Emily Muzzarelli
Assistant City Manager
City of Morgantown
Andrew Neely
Acting Chief Information Officer
Office of Shared Administration
State of West Virginia
Jonathan Oquinn
IT Director
Department of Revenue
State of West Virginia
Donnie Patterson
Chief Operations Officer
Office of Technology
State of West Virginia
Steve Patterson
Deputy Director
Homeland Security
State of West Virginia
Jodie Penrod
Chief Information Officer
Marshall University
Meghan Shears
Chief Financial Officer
Office of Technology
State of West Virginia
Scott Terry
Chief Information Officer
University of Charleston
Paul White
Information Security Officer
State Auditor
State of West Virginia
Industry Representatives
Beth Copfer
Account Manager
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Liam Wenk
Artificial Intelligence Strategist
IBM Technology
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: October 21, 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:
Sherri Tidwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1382
E-mail: stildwell@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