Los Angeles Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Los Angeles 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.
No single government has a monopoly on good ideas. This summit is the premier venue for SoCal’s IT leaders and industry partners to break down silos, share successes, and brainstorm the future of public-sector technology. After attending for over 14 years, I still find it the most essential space for turning collaborative IT vision into civic reality.
- Ted Ross, Chief Information Officer, City of Los Angeles
Agenda
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
404 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 624-1000
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Majida Adnan
Chief Information Officer, Assistant Auditor Controller
Department of Auditor Controller
Los Angeles County
Deepak Budwani
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Public Defender
County of Santa Barbara
Jose Calderon
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Department
City of Burbank
Rob Centeno
Deputy Director
Technology & Innovation
City of Long Beach
Chris Chirgwin
Chief Information Officer
Santa Barbara County
Terence Davis
Chief Information Officer
Parks and Recreation
Los Angeles County
Matthew Der
Chief Information Officer
Treasurer & Tax Collector
Los Angeles County
Charles Eckstrom
Chief Information Officer
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Kevin Gray
Chief Technology Officer
Integrated Digital & Technology Services
Metrolink
Danny Inukai
Chief Information Officer
Natural History Museum
Rebecca Kauma
Director of Digital Equity
Internal Services Department
County of Los Angeles
Phillip Leclair
Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
City of Pasadena
Peter Loo
Acting Chief Information Officer
Los Angeles County
Shannon Lozano
Director, IT Business Engagement
Information Technology, Business Engagement
City of Oxnard
Nyariana Maiko
Chief Information Officer
Port of Long Beach
Leah Oliver
Chief Technology Officer
Ventura County Employees' Retirement Agency
Christopher Pailma
Chief Data Officer
Los Angeles County
Ted Ross
Chief Information Officer & General Manager
Information Technology Agency
City of Los Angeles
Michelle Sarkissian
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
City of Menifee
Michael Sylvester II
Chief Deputy of Administration
Department of Public Social Services
Los Angeles County
Stephanie Todd
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Community & Municipal Services Cluster
Los Angeles County
Sheeba Varughese
Chief Information Officer
Port of Los Angeles
Rogelio Zambrano
Director, Network Infrastructure & Project Management
Technology Services
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Industry Representatives
Chris Congo
AVP Global Public Sector
AT&T
Mitchell Holguin
Client Executive
World Wide Technology
Joshua Northcott
Co-Founder & CTO
Technology
Hounder
Chuck Skiko
Client Technology Leader
IBM
Randy Tan
Client Relationship Executive
Deloitte
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: July 28, 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:
Lee Vang
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1407
E-mail: lvang@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