The Digital Government Summit brings together technology focused public-sector professionals with leading industry partners to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!
Information technology enables government operations. To be successful, we must ensure alignment with the needs of today and tomorrow. The Digital Government Summit is a conference that brings together IT professionals from all levels of government in Wyoming to share best practices and learn from each other. We hope to see you all at the Wyoming Digital Government Summit in 2023!
-Timothy "TR" Sheehan, State of Wyoming Interim CIO
Wednesday, May 31 |
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8:00 am Mountain |
Registration and Morning RefreshmentsGrand Ballroom Reception |
9:00 am Mountain |
Opening RemarksGrand Ballroom ABDTimothy “TR” Sheehan, Interim Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming |
9:10 am Mountain |
Keynote – Master Your World!Grand Ballroom ABDLeadership is a lot simpler when circumstances are easy. But we are not living in easy times. Global and local issues challenge us daily. Maintaining focus – and our teams’ focus – is a constant struggle. Regardless of our titles or positions, we need to find ways to inspire those around us to be supportive, communicative, and productive. To be at the top of your game requires accurately and actively assessing both strengths and blind spots. This timely keynote address, by renowned leadership coach and author Mary Kelly, provides actionable takeaways for mastering your world during extraordinary times. Mary Kelly, PhD, Former Commander, US Navy |
10:10 am Mountain |
Bits and Bytes – Home Field Advantage: How the MS-ISAC Can Help Strengthen Cyber Posture and ResilienceGrand Ballroom ABDThis session will provide an overview of how state, local and education organizations in Wyoming can get a “home field advantage” on today’s cyber threats. Michelle Nolan from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) will highlight some of the no cost, high impact services the MS-ISAC offers to strengthen cyber posture and resilience. Michelle Nolan, Regional Engagement Manager and Leadership Mentoring Program Co-Chair, Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) |
10:30 am Mountain |
Networking BreakGrand Ballroom Reception |
11:00 am Mountain |
Concurrent SessionsClosing the Skills GapWyoming Ballroom BThe balance between bringing in the right talent and developing your existing team can be a struggle. However, growing the right skillsets is imperative to the success of your organization. How do we train to meet the needs of an ever-evolving tech environment? How do we assess where to start and what to expect? This session shares creative tactics and strategies for establishing a future-ready workforce. Moderator: Sean Moore, Chief Technology & Cybersecurity Officer, Albany County School District #1 Robin Cooley, Director, Department of Workforce Services, State of Wyoming Raya Hegeman-Davis, Director of Engagement, School of Computing, University of Wyoming Adam Wales, Director, Information Technology, Albany County My Data + Your Data = Our DataWyoming Ballroom CThere’s one thing government has plenty of… DATA! But it’s often siloed, protected, and unusable to anyone but the owner. Your environment may be inundated with disparate systems that include redundant information which makes data-driven decisions difficult, if not impossible. Are you getting the most out of your data? This session explores best practices for breaking down silos to make data more manageable, discoverable, and useful. Moderator: Mark Weatherford, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Steve Girt, IT Manager, Department of Environmental Quality, State of Wyoming Leif Olson, Distinguished Technologist, HP Cybersecurity Grant Funding: Show Us the Money!Wyoming Ballroom DThere are millions of dollars in grant funding available for cybersecurity risk assessment, training and programs within the State of Wyoming. How will these dollars make a difference? This session will highlight the purpose of the statewide cybersecurity grant while exploring the opportunities for partnerships that Wyoming state, local, and education organizations should not miss out on! Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Jeff Jennings, Senior SLED Practice Director, Fortinet Aaron Roberts, Chief Information Security Officer, Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming Timothy Walsh, Cybersecurity State Advisor, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), US Department of Homeland Security |
12:00 pm Mountain |
LunchGrand Ballroom ABD |
12:45 pm Mountain |
Bits and Bytes – Why You Should CARE about Cyber Incident ResponseGrand Ballroom ABDIn 2019, Wyoming created its Cyber Assistance Response Effort (CARE) Team, which has been assisting critical infrastructure entities in cyber response ever since. The CARE Team developed the Cyber Disruption Response Plan which provides stakeholders with a management framework to coordinate prevention, response and recovery activities related to cyber events within the state system. In this session you will learn more about the CARE Team’s Cyber Disruption Response Plan and how it may help your organization! Timothy “TR” Sheehan, Interim Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming Mikki Munson, Cybersecurity Advisor for Wyoming, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), US Department of Homeland Security |
1:15 pm Mountain |
Concurrent SessionsFinding Your Path Through the CloudsWyoming Ballroom BGovernments have struggled for years to find the most efficient way to deliver technologies to their users. Cloud transformation is an evolutionary move to ensure governments manage technical debt while providing modern tools to deliver services. As-a-Service offerings are changing the path forward and lessening the burden on keeping systems current. Are you consuming or owning your tech? This session will illustrate the ways using a cloud approach to technology that can help governments manage their futures. Moderator: Mark Weatherford, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government Paris Edeburn, Chief Technology Officer, Community College Commission, State of Wyoming Storm Knight, Software Engineer/Programmer II, National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Wyoming Supercomputing Center Ryan Smith, Vice President, Customer Success, Mastek Digital Readiness, Responsiveness and ResilienceWyoming Ballroom CThe pandemic laid bare the need for robust continuity plans. We witnessed heroic work and along the way, learned some valuable lessons, one of which is that the next virus, fire, freeze, flood, or cyber-disruption is just around the corner. How do we ensure continuity of operations if an incident occurs? This session looks at current and future trends impacting incident response. Moderators: Timothy Walsh, Cybersecurity State Advisor, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), US Department of Homeland Security Mikki Munson, Cybersecurity Advisor for Wyoming, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), US Department of Homeland Security Erica Legerski, Senior Policy Advisor, Governor's Office, State of Wyoming Aaron Roberts, Chief Information Security Officer, Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming It’s Not What You Say, It’s What They HearWyoming Ballroom DIT is front and center in virtually everything that government does. Success – and survival – depends on being adept at winning friends and influencing people. Not just your immediate colleagues, but upper leadership, budget directors, legislators and service providers. It’s all for naught if you can’t convey things in the right way. This session dives into the vital subject of communication and why it must be the cornerstone of your role as an IT leader. Moderator: Michael Kercher, Cheyenne Operations Section Manager, National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Wyoming Supercomputing Center Eileen Hill, IT Director, Natrona County Sean Moore, Chief Technology & Cybersecurity Officer, Albany County School District #1 Kayla Woods, Interim Deputy CIO & Deputy Director, Chief of Communications and Government Affairs, Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming Executive BriefingWyoming Ballroom A(Industry sponsors only) Hosted by: Timothy “TR” Sheehan, Interim Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming |
2:15 pm Mountain |
Networking BreakGrand Ballroom Reception |
2:35 pm Mountain |
General Session – The Modern Tech Leader PlaybookGrand Ballroom ABDJust like winning sports teams, an IT Leader needs a playbook to be effective. Learn the plays that the best leaders use in today's dynamic environment. This session features a series of experienced technologists who will discuss how they lead an effective team, drive transformation, cope with expectations, master the art of prioritization and strategically align with changing business needs. Moderator: Phil Bertolini, Senior Vice President, Government Technology Jennifer Chavez, Deputy Chief Information Officer, University of Wyoming Jenny McCalla, Chief of Customer Support Services, Department of Enterprise Technology Services, State of Wyoming John Wood, Chief Information Officer, Central Wyoming College |
3:35 pm Mountain |
Closing RemarksGrand Ballroom ABDGovernor Mark Gordon, State of Wyoming |
3:45 pm Mountain |
Networking ReceptionGrand Ballroom Reception |
4:30 pm Mountain |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
2800 West Lincoln Way
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 775-8400
Elisa Butler
IT Administrator
Wyoming Supreme Court
State of Wyoming
Drew Dilly
Chief Data Officer
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Jeff Dockter
Chief, Business Management Office
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Paris Edeburn
Chief Technology Officer
Community College Commission
State of Wyoming
David Fraser
Executive Director
Wyoming Association of Municipalities
Nathaniel Goddard
Chief Technology Officer
Judicial Branch
State of Wyoming
Jeff Hamerlinck
Director, Senior Research Scientist
WYGISC
University of Wyoming
Eileen Hill
IT Director
Natrona County
Michael Kercher
Cheyenne Operations Section Manager
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
Wyoming Supercomputing Center
Erica Legerski
Budget & Military Policy
Governor's Office
State of Wyoming
Chad Marley
Chief Information Officer
Laramie County Community College
Jenny McCalla
Chief of Customer Service
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Keven McGill
IT Infrastructure Manager
Administrative Office of the Courts
Wyoming Judicial Branch
Justin Miller
Chief of IT Operations
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Sean Moore
Chief Information Officer
Albany County SD1
Jerimiah Rieman
Executive Director
Wyoming County Commissioners Association
Aaron Roberts
Chief Information Security Officer
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Timothy "TR" Sheehan
Interim Chief Information Officer
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Nate Smolinksi
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Transportation
State of Wyoming
Adam Wales
IT Director
Albany County
Timothy Walsh
Cybersecurity State Advisor
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
US Department of Homeland Security
Matt Webster
IT Director
Carbon County
Tony Witbrod
Technology Director
Converse County SD1
John Wood
Chief Information Officer
Central Wyoming College
Kayla Woods
Interim Deputy CIO & Deputy Director, Chief of Communications and Government Affairs
Enterprise Technology Services
State of Wyoming
Srikanth Balusani
Chief Technology Officer
Salesforce Business Unit
Mastek
Cleve Burr
Public Sector Account Manager
HP, Inc.
Michael Williams
Systems Engineer
Fortinet
2024 Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:
Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com