Wisconsin Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Digital Government Summit has been a cornerstone event for collaboration amongst government, tribal, and industry leaders seeking to advance technical excellence in Wisconsin for over 25 years! The demands on today’s technology landscape are unparalleled, making meaningful connections, engaging speakers, and the exchange of ideas fostered by this event even more important than ever. Join us for a day of discovery, inspiration, and conversations that will leave you with fresh perspectives and new possibilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape positive changes for the people and communities we serve!
– Trina Zanow, Chief Information Officer, State of Wisconsin
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 261-4091
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Tommy Balistreri
Chief Information Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Wisconsin
Bill Brinkley
Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Security Bureau
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Herb Britsch
Chief Information Officer
Department of Justice
State of Wisconsin
Jerry Deschane
Executive Director
League of WI Municipalities
Alex Fortney
IT Director
Public Service Commission
State of Wisconsin
Tom Haukohl
IT Director
Department of Health Services
State of Wisconsin
Amy Kaup
Director
Information Technology
Wood County
Gerard Klein
Director, Information Technology
City County Information Technology Commission
City of Wausau/Marathon County
Kevin Koenig
Solutions and Data Engineering Manager
Information Technology
Waukesha County
Ricki Koinig
Chief Information Officer
Department of Natural Resources
State of Wisconsin
Brian Kreklau
Director of Technical Architecture Bureau, DET
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Neeraj Kulkarni
Chief Information Officer
Department of Workforce Development
State of Wisconsin
Keene Marin
IT Director
Housing & Economic Development Authority
State of Wisconsin
Lucas Munz
Chief Information Officer
Department of Public Instruction
State of Wisconsin
Ed Murphy
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Security
University of Wisconsin System
Jason Neilitz
Chief Information Officer
Tribe
Sokaogon Chippewa Community
Joe Patterson
Director, Bureau of Publishing and Distribution
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Joshua Robbins
Information Technology Director
Economic Development
State of Wisconsin
Ed Snow
Chief Information Security Officer/Director of Security Bureau
Educational Communications Board
State of Wisconsin
James Sylla
Deputy Administrator, DET Enterprise Operations
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Steve Van Der Weide
Director of District Attorney IT Bureau, DET
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Greg Vanevenhoven
Audit and Compliance Administrator
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Britny Williams
Director of Infrastructure Support Bureau, DET
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Trina Zanow
Chief Information Officer/Division Administrator, DET
Department of Administration
State of Wisconsin
Industry Representatives
Ted Basile
Global Public Sector GTM Lead
Wasabi
Shane Guyette
Major Account Manager
Fortinet
Kristin Storhoff
Account Executive, State Government and Higher Education
Public Sector
Google Cloud
Jeff Szczerbinski
Regional VP
Salesforce
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: December 3, 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:
Jasmin Tetzlaff
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1308
E-mail: jtetzlaff@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