Georgia Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Georgia 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.
Digital government is no longer about what's possible, it's about what delivers. In Georgia, we are focused on turning strategy into action, strengthening how we operate and ensuring every service we provide is efficient, reliable, and centered on the people we serve.
– Shawnzia Thomas, Chief Information Officer, State of Georgia, and Executive Director, Georgia Technology Authority (GTA)
Courtland Grand
165 Courtland St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-6500
Courtland Grand
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Ronald Barrett
IT Director
City of Marietta
Kanti Chalasani
Director, Data Analytics Center
Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
State of Georgia
Nikhil Deshpande
Chief Digital and AI Officer
State of Georgia
Cameron Fash
Director of Government Relations
Georgia Technology Authority
State of Georgia
Richie Golden
Chief Information Officer
Department of Natural Resources
State of Georgia
Myra Guy
Chief Information Officer
State Accounting Office
State of Georgia
Steve Hodges
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Information Security
Georgia Technology Authority
Angela Ivester
Interim Chief Information Officer
Department of Corrections
State of Georgia
Kevin Kerrigan
Chief Information Officer
Fulton County
Nigel Lange
State Inspector General
Office of the State Inspector General
State of Georgia
Kimberly Lemley
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
Cobb County
Charles McCants
IT Director
Gwinnett Technical College
Jason McSwain
Director, Office of Information Technology, Chief Information Officer
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
State of Georgia
Trinity Mosley
Executive Staff Advisor
Georgia Technology Authority
Dorothy Parks
Chief Information Officer
Gwinnett County
Keith Perry
Chief Development Officer
Georgia Technology Authority
State of Georgia
Barry Puckett
IT Director
Jackson County
Johan Rempel
Associate Director: Research Operations, UX/ICT Quality Assurance Manager
Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation
GA Institute of Technology
Melody Richards
Director, Project Management Office
Department of Audits and Accounts
State of Georgia
Deborah Rollins
Director of Communications
Georgia Technology Authority
Jason Sankey
Chief Information Officer
City of Atlanta
Donald Sequeira
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Fulton County
Tetchjan Simpson
IT Assistant Office Head
Department of Transportation
State of Georgia
Shawnzia A. Thomas
Chief Information Officer, and Executive Director
Georgia Technology Authority
State of Georgia
Carlos Turner
IT Director
State Board of Pardons & Paroles
State of Georgia
Phil Ventimiglia
Vice President for Technology & Chief Innovation Officer
Georgia State University
Delmar Whittington
Chief Information Officer
Department of Driver Services (DDS)
State of Georgia
Ananias Williams
Chief Information Officer
Department of Revenue
State of Georgia
Industry Representatives
Luqman Green
Sr Client Executive
State Portfolio
Nava
Donna Johnson
Principal Technology Sales Leader, State of Georgia
IBM
Bret Klingenberg
Regional Major Account Executive
Fortinet
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: August 20, 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:
Abigail Suiter
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1405
E-mail: asuiter@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