Name: New Jersey Digital Government Summit 2026
Start: 2026-05-05T08:00
Location: The War Memorial

Overview

The New Jersey 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.

Winners of the 2026 New Jersey Excellence in Technology Awards will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 5 at the New Jersey Digital Government Summit at The War Memorial in Trenton, NJ. Please submit your nominations here. Nominations close on Friday, March 20, 2026.

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A message from our Keynote Speaker

As New Jersey continues modernizing how government serves residents, the Digital Government Summit provides an invaluable opportunity for public-sector leaders and partners to come together, share lessons learned, and turn ideas into action. This year, we are especially focused on the practical application of AI and emerging technologies to improve service delivery, strengthen security, and create more responsive and efficient government experiences for the people of New Jersey. I look forward to collaborating and learning from one another as we move this work forward.

– Kevin Dehmer, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey

Speakers

Dave Cole

Chief Innovation Officer, State of New Jersey

Dave Cole serves as the State of New Jersey’s Chief Innovation Officer and a Member of the Governor’s Cabinet. In this capacity, Dave, a native of New Jersey, focuses on enhancing innovation in government and in the Garden State’s economy. Using better data, more collective intelligence and agile technology, the Office of Innovation leads projects, designs policies, and advises agencies on innovative strategies to improve the lives of New Jerseyans.
Dave joined the Office of Innovation in 2020 to help the State respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and served as a technology co-lead for the State’s COVID-19 vaccination program. He also co-founded and led the Resident Experience Initiative at the Office of Innovation, collaborating with state agencies to design and implement digital services in support of new policies and programs.
In his previous role, Dave was the Vice President of Strategy and Operations at a technology startup, overseeing international operations and business development. He played a key role in growing the company from 20 to over 500 employees, launching and managing teams in four countries, and securing multiple rounds of capital investment.
During President Obama’s first term, Dave served as a Senior Advisor to the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Director of New Media. Notably, he introduced open-source technology to the White House, influencing other agencies to adopt similar approaches. Dave also served as a software engineer at 18F, a digital consultancy within the US General Services Administration, where he designed and launched the Federalist platform, supporting federal agencies in creating over 130 modern and efficient websites. Dave graduated from Rutgers University and is a native of New Jersey.

Kevin Dehmer

Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey

Gov. Mikie Sherrill named Kevin Dehmer as her selection to be the state’s next chief technology officer Feb. 2, overseeing the New Jersey Office of Information Technology.
As the state government’s CTO, Dehmer’s task is to advance the modernization of New Jersey’s digital infrastructure, improve the efficiency and transparency of the state permitting process, adopt technologies to clear licensure backlogs and reduce wait times, and strengthen our cybersecurity capabilities against AI-driven challenges to position New Jersey for long-term success.
Since 2024, Dehmer has served as Commissioner of the Department of Education, where he implemented statewide education policy for more than 600 public school districts and administered more than a third of the state’s overall budget to support public schools. During his time as Commissioner, Dehmer led a comprehensive redesign of the state’s educational data systems to advance research, program evaluation, and improve data quality.
Previously, Dehmer served as the Executive Director and Senior Researcher at the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, where he led a nationally recognized research center, managed a multidisciplinary team, and expanded the technical capacity of the New Jersey Statewide Data System. Earlier in his career, he spent more than 15 years at the Department of Education in a variety of leadership roles, including Assistant Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer of the New Jersey Department of Education, and also served as Interim Commissioner twice.
Dehmer earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from St. John’s University and a master's degree in public policy from Rutgers University, where he was also a Graduate Fellow at the Eagleton Institute.

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

Referred to by his fans as “the Artist for the People”, Phil Hansen is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author, and innovator -- at the forefront of bringing art to a wider audience. Crashing irreverently through conventional boundaries, Phil works at the intersection of traditional art, electronic media, offbeat materials, and interactive experiences. His meta-art, with its process-focused videos (sometimes including destruction), powerfully demonstrates to millions that art is action, not just result. Hansen's work also extends deeply into traditional media with features on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Glamour and many more. Many influential clients, including the Grammy Awards, Disney, Skype, Mazda, and the Rockefeller Foundation, seek out his work.
For the tens of millions who have seen Phil’s art on TV and online, it’s hard to imagine his artistic journey. His journey nearly came to an end when a tremor developed in his drawing hand. In exploring new ways to create art, Phil discovered that by embracing his shake. Limitations could become the passageway to creativity. His inspirational story was first shared on the TED stage to a standing ovation. It reached a global audience, with PBS, BBC, and CBC among its broadcasters. Now, Phil’s ability to draw parallels to the business setting has won him followers among industry and business leaders. This has led to invitations to speak at the TED conference, Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and the Million Dollar Round Table. Phil’s message of self-reinvention and the power of transforming adversity into opportunity translates well across audiences. This is regardless of the industry. His message inspires, motivates and re-energizes the creative spirit in us all.” - Ford Motor Company
“We need to first be limited in order to become limitless.” - Phil Hansen

Elliott Flautt

Director of State Data Solutions, Tyler Technology

Elliot is Director of State Data Solutions at Tyler Technologies, where he leads strategic initiatives that help government agencies unlock the value of their data. With deep expertise in cross-agency data sharing, governance, and visualization, Elliot works with public sector teams to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights. His work focuses on making data more accessible and useful to decision-makers, frontline staff, and the communities they serve.

Walker Gosrich

Data & Policy Lead, AI Policy New Jersey Innovation Authority

Dr. Walker Gosrich is the Data and Policy Lead for AI Policy at the NJ Innovation Authority (NJIA). He leads AI policy efforts for NJIA, advises agencies on AI policy and tool adoption, and develops custom AI tools to help state agencies better deliver information and services to residents. He earned his PhD in Engineering studying AI and robotics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024 before joining the Innovation Authority.

John Harrison

Chief Information Officer, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey

John is currently the Director of Information Technology for the New Jersey Department for Community Affairs.
Working with businesses to optimize their processes and delivering world class software solutions on time and on budget has been the career he has enjoyed for decades. John’s passion is to stay ahead of the technology curve and to take government agency systems to the next level with the use of cutting-edge technology platforms is exemplary. John was among the early embracers of cloud native technology platforms like Microsoft Azure and is now a recognized leader in the State incorporating various types of AI (Document Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic AI, etc.) into current systems. His efforts have resulted in glaringly positive business transformations. Varied systems delivered by John include Field Inspections, Unemployment Insurance, Motor Vehicles, and Utilities Benefits.
Communication and commitment are keys to all successful endeavors is a core value that John believes in and uses to guide projects to success.
John is the proud father of a teenage son who has just started college. John is an avid scuba diver and enjoys vacations with his son and other family and friends in the islands, mountains, or anywhere in between.

Miatta Myers

Procurement and Acquisition Specialist, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Miatta Myers is a public sector procurement strategist focused on reimagining how government enables modern digital services. With nearly 18 years of experience across federal agencies, including the US Department of Defense and 18F, she brings a systems-level perspective on how acquisition models shape technology outcomes. Miatta is one of the authors of the 18F De-risking Government Technology Guide and has led government-wide efforts to advance agile, modular, and outcomes-driven procurement. She currently supports the New Jersey Office Innovation Authority in shaping procurement strategies that drive long-term public sector innovation.

Harsh Pachisia

Data and Policy Lead, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Harsh serves as a data and policy lead at the New Jersey Innovation Authority, where he applies data science and policy expertise to enhance the design and delivery of public services for New Jerseyans. Working at the intersection of technology, research, and governance, he uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive public sector innovation.
Previously, Harsh was a data scientist at Urban Labs, where he developed climate-related machine learning models to support policy decisions. He also served as a data fellow at the World Bank, investigating COVID-19 recovery efforts and urban governance challenges. Before that, he led the data science unit at a public-sector research and consulting organization in India, partnering with state and local governments to improve service delivery through data-driven approaches. His past work has spanned climate resilience, urban governance, and digital development.

Craig Robertson

Senior Account Executive, T-Mobile for Government

Craig Robertson is a Senior Government Account Executive at T-Mobile, leading strategic growth across New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine. He partners with state agencies to modernize operations through secure, scalable 5G, IoT, and private network solutions, delivering an average of 20% savings per customer and millions in total cost reductions while strengthening security, performance, and resilience.
Craig retired from the United States Army as a Major with over 20 years of executive leadership experience. While assigned to the Asymmetric Warfare Group he served as a Troop Commander and was recognized as one of the Army’s premier Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) experts, advising Joint and Combatant Command leadership, Special Operations Organizations, and interagency partners on force protection and emerging threats.
Today, he brings a mission-focused mindset and strategic planning discipline to government technology modernization efforts, aligning secure connectivity solutions with operational requirements and measurable ROI.
Craig is currently pursuing a Master’s in Information Technology Management with a focus in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management where he maintains a 4.0 GPA.

Aditi Sharma

Product Director, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Aditi is a Product Director at the New Jersey Innovation Authority, leading a team of product managers reimagining how residents and businesses access state programs and services. She brings clarity to complex cross-agency work and ensures teams stay focused on outcomes that make government services feel easier and more effective for the people who rely on them.
Before joining the public sector, she shaped product strategy for Fortune 50 companies, launching digital products used by millions. That experience drives her commitment to building solutions that are practical, accessible, and rooted in real user needs.

Carrie Smith

Chief Innovation & Technology Strategist, Dell Technologies

Carrie is known for her out of the box creative thinking, problem solving skills, being an advocate for customer success & driving sales to enable Cities & States to operate more efficiently. As a Breast Cancer Survivor, she never shy’s away from a challenge & focuses on the specific goals of the agencies to provide holistic solutions to prove Dell is the best Technology Partner in the business.

Christopher Wheeler, PhD

Chief Data Officer, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey

Christopher Wheeler, PhD is the Chief Data Officer of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. He is responsible for managing the Department’s data analysis and reporting functions. Before becoming Chief Data Officer, he served as the DCA’s research economist, responsible for data and policy analysis and program evaluation for the Commissioner’s Office and the Division of Local Government Services. Dr. Wheeler holds a PhD in Public Affairs from Rutgers University-Camden, a master’s degree in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Temple University.

Andrew Wong-Crocitto

Product Designer, Accessibility, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Andrew Wong-Crocitto (he/him) is a product designer and accessibility expert working on the Resident Experience initiative. His work focuses on creating services for New Jerseyans and building accessible practices within the Office of Innovation.
Before joining the office, Andrew worked in the private sector across finance, healthcare, and technology companies. He has also worked as an adjunct professor and taught classes in digital accessibility in New York City.
Andrew has a master’s degree in library and information sciences from Pratt Institute, and a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Stony Brook University. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring different types of art, movies, and music.

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Agenda

Tuesday, May 5
8:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area George Washington Ballroom
9:00 am Eastern	Opening Remarks Patriots Theater Kevin Dehmer, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey
9:30 am Eastern	Welcome Remarks Patriots Theater
9:35 am Eastern	General Session – From Vision to Execution: Partnering to Deliver Better Government Services in New Jersey Patriots Theater New Jersey is entering a new phase of digital government — one where innovation, technology operations, and policy execution are no longer separate conversations, but a coordinated strategy. This session brings together leadership from the New Jersey Innovation Authority and the Office of Information Technology to share how the state is aligning innovation with enterprise technology delivery to improve outcomes for residents and businesses, from shared services to licensing and benefits delivery. Participants will understand how coordinated governance and partnership can accelerate implementation and improve service delivery across agencies. Kevin Dehmer, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey Dave Cole, Chief Innovation Officer, State of New Jersey
10:05 am Eastern	New Jersey Excellence in Technology Awards Patriots Theater Be ready to celebrate with the New Jersey Government Technology community as we recognize the amazing technology and service work done for the people across the state. Hosted by: Kevin Dehmer, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey
10:30 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area George Washington Ballroom Refuel and reconnect over premium refreshments courtesy of our Recharge Break Sponsor: Red Hat, Inc.
11:00 am Eastern	Keynote – EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities Patriots Theater Success, especially in today’s fast-changing business environment, depends on our ability to make creativity and innovation a continuous process. Leaders want to know how their teams can rise above any challenge and succeed no matter what comes their way. Whether the goal is to embrace change, overcome obstacles, sustain growth, or take your success to the next level, leaders and teams want to learn how to “Embrace the Shake.” The term “Embrace the Shake” is coined from artist Phil Hansen’s personal story of transformation. After developing a career-ending tremor in his drawing hand, Phil embraced his “shake” both physically and metaphorically by redefining his limitation as an impetus for creativity. Phil not only restored his artistic abilities, but he also became a much more creative and innovative artist than ever before. Phil’s powerful message of finding creativity within limitations will inspire you to stop looking outside and start looking within for the resources that can transform your challenges into opportunities for success. Phil Hansen, Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator
12:00 pm Eastern	Lunch Historic Trenton Masonic Temple – Government attendee seating only George Washington Ballroom – Exhibitor box lunches
1:00 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:15 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Data You Can Use: From Internal Data to Public Value Patriots Theater Government data initiatives are evolving beyond publishing datasets toward building trusted, usable information that supports daily operations and decision-making. Is your data only being stored, or is it actively driving decisions and services? Agencies are focusing first on governance, data quality, interoperability, APIs, and analytics, so information can move reliably across systems and teams. When those foundations are in place, open data becomes a natural outcome — not a separate effort. This session explores how organizations are structuring their data environments to power internal insights, application development, and service improvement, while enabling meaningful public transparency. Moderator: Ken Skeen, National Conference Director, Government Technology Valarry Bullard, Director, Office of Broadband Connectivity, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Elliot Flautt, Director of State Data Solutions, Tyler Technologies Laura Madden, Digital Communications Manager, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New Jersey Harsh Pachisia, Data and Policy Lead, New Jersey Innovation Authority Christopher Wheeler, PhD, Chief Data Officer, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey From Detection to Recovery: Running IT During an Attack Delaware River Room, Lower Level Disruptions are no longer a matter of if, but when — and every organization will face one eventually. Agencies must be prepared not only to prevent cyber incidents, but to maintain business continuity while systems are degraded or offline. This session focuses on what happens after detection: the technical and operational decisions around containment, identity control, network isolation, backup restoration, and coordinated communications required to keep essential services running during response and recovery. Join this session to learn how agencies structure incident command, prioritize service restoration, work with security and cloud providers in real time, and minimize downtime through practiced continuity and response playbooks rather than improvised reactions. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Killol Darji, Chief Information Security Officer, Courts, State of New Jersey Donald Eckel, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Health, State of New Jersey Craig Robertson, Senior Account Executive, T-Mobile for Government Procurement Rewired: From Purchases to Platforms Turning Point Conference Room Modern digital services depend not just on what technology is purchased, but how platforms are operated over time. Traditional procurement models built around one-time purchases struggle to support cloud services, shared platforms, and hybrid environments. This session explores how agencies are reforming procurement to support subscription services, modular implementation, and shared responsibility operating models — enabling multi-agency platforms that remain secure and reliable after deployment. Participants will gain insight into how modern contracting approaches support scalable infrastructure and continuous service delivery rather than single-project implementations. Moderator: Ken Skeen, Conference Director, Government Technology Miatta Myers, Procurement and Acquisition Specialist, New Jersey Innovation Authority
2:15 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area George Washington Ballroom Refuel and reconnect over premium refreshments courtesy of our Recharge Break Sponsor: Red Hat, Inc.
2:45 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Inclusive by Default: Designing Digital Services Everyone Can Use Patriots Theater Over the past year, agencies have learned that accessibility cannot be treated as a one-time compliance project — it must be built into how services are designed and delivered. As government continues to pursue operational excellence, accessibility becomes a core part of effective public service rather than a last-minute fix and a key step in reducing the digital divide while meeting ADA expectations. Building on last year’s discussion of WCAG readiness, this session explores what comes next: embedding accessibility into everyday operations, procurement decisions, and digital development workflows to help participants understand how to operationalize accessibility as a standard part of service delivery. What have we learned since preparing for the mandate, and how do we make accessibility sustainable? Join this session to hear practical approaches agencies are using to integrate accessibility from the start, reduce rework, and deliver clearer, more inclusive services for all residents. Andrew Wong-Crocitto, Product Designer, Accessibility, New Jersey Innovation Authority Prioritizing Government Technology That Delivers Delaware River Room, Lower Level Public-sector teams are facing growing demand, limited resources, and constant change. Delivering better services is no longer about doing everything — it’s about choosing the right things. How do you decide what not to do when everything feels urgent? Join this conversation to learn practical approaches agencies are using to prioritize work, focus resources where they matter most, and sustain reliable services. Hear how leaders are balancing maintenance, modernization, and innovation without overextending their teams. Leave with ideas you can apply immediately to align projects with outcomes and make clearer tradeoff decisions. Aditi Sharma, Product Director, New Jersey Innovation Authority Continuity by Design: Workforce Strategy for Modern Government Turning Point Conference Room Sustaining progress depends on more than technology — it requires a prepared workforce. With retirements accelerating and skill demands evolving, agencies must move from reactive hiring to intentional succession planning that preserves institutional knowledge while preparing teams for emerging technologies, helping participants understand how workforce continuity supports long-term modernization and reliable public services. What happens when a key technical leader retires tomorrow — would your agency be ready? Join this session to learn practical approaches agencies are using to build internal talent pipelines, retain knowledge, and ensure critical services continue without disruption. Moderator: Brian Cohen, Vice President, Center for Digital Government Kai Feder, Chief Operating Officer, New Jersey Innovation Authority Carrie Smith, Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist, Dell Technologies Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners George Washington Ballroom Hosted by: Kevin Dehmer, Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey
3:45 pm Eastern	Short Break
4:05 pm Eastern	General Session – AI in Action: Delivering Better Government Through Responsible AI Patriots Theater Artificial Intelligence is moving from experimentation to execution across the Garden State government. As the state advances its broader strategy to improve service delivery, modernize procurement, and enhance operational efficiency, agencies are beginning to apply AI in practical, measurable ways. This session highlights how departments are using AI not as a standalone technology initiative, but as a tool to simplify processes, reduce administrative burden, and help staff focus on higher-value work, including real New Jersey examples where automation has reduced processing time and improved response to residents. Moderator: Walker Gosrich, Data & Policy Lead, AI Policy New Jersey Innovation Authority Joseph Beck, Assistant Commissioner, Chief Information Officer, Department of Labor John Harrison, Chief Information Officer, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey
4:35 pm Eastern	End of Summit Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change

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Advisory Board

Government Representatives

Joe Barber
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Network Operations
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Joseph Beck
Assistant Commissioner/Chief Information Officer
Department of Labor
State of New Jersey

Nick Behmke
Director of Information Technology
Office of Legislative Services, Information Technology Unit
State of New Jersey

Allison Davis
Director
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Kevin Dehmer
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Donald Eckel
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Health
State of New Jersey

Kai Feder
Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff
New Jersey Innovation Authority
State of New Jersey

Allison Fistori
Chief Financial Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Mandrele Hansford
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Applications and Customer Service
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

John Harrison
Chief Information Officer
Department of Community Affairs
State of New Jersey

Linda Holland
Director of Information Technology
Department of Children and Families
State of New Jersey

Hagen Hottmann
Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Enterprise Services
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Kurt Jaegers
Chief Technology Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
State of New Jersey

Laks Kattalai
Chief Information Officer
New Jersey Courts, Information Technology Office
State of New Jersey

Robert McQueen
Chief Technology Officer, HamTech
Township of Hamilton

Lee Micai
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Information Technology
Mercer County

Edward Michalak
Chief Information Officer
Department of Human Services
State of New Jersey

Michael Morgan
Director, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Nathan Osburn
Director of Communications
New Jersey Innovation Authority
State of New Jersey

Marc Pfeiffer
Associate Director
Bloustein Local, Center for Urban Policy Reseach
Rutgers University

Joseph Roe
Deputy CTO for Managed Hosting Applications
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Dan Romanov
Director of Information Technology
Tinton Falls

Taran Samhammer
Director
Communications, Marketing & Technology
New Jersey State League of Municipalities

John Seith
Director of Cloud Operations
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Poonam Soans
Chief Data Officer & Director of Application Development
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Vernon Spencer
Chief Operating Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Peter Tenebruso
Chief Information Officer
Department of Environmental Protection
State of New Jersey

John Tugman
Chief Information Officer
Morris County
Morris County

Noble Varughese
Program Director
Information Technology
City of Jersey City

Julie Veffer
Director of Communications and Digital Services
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Jayanthi Vilayanur
Chief Information Officer
Department of Agriculture
State of New Jersey

Yolanda Windom
Director, Data Center Services and Facilities
Office of Information Technology
State of New Jersey

Loren Wizman
Business Development Director
New Jersey Association of Counties

Gary Zayas
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of New Jersey

Industry Representatives

Michael LeBlanc
General Manager
Tyler Technologies | NIC

Craig Robertson
Senior Account Executive
T-Mobile for Government

Stephanie Schrader
Account Executive
Dell Technologies

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New Jersey Digital Government Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Dave Cole

Chief Innovation Officer, State of New Jersey

Kevin Dehmer

Chief Technology Officer, State of New Jersey

Phil Hansen

Artist, Speaker, Author and Innovator

Elliott Flautt

Director of State Data Solutions, Tyler Technology

Walker Gosrich

Data & Policy Lead, AI Policy New Jersey Innovation Authority

John Harrison

Chief Information Officer, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey

Miatta Myers

Procurement and Acquisition Specialist, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Harsh Pachisia

Data and Policy Lead, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Craig Robertson

Senior Account Executive, T-Mobile for Government

Aditi Sharma

Product Director, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Carrie Smith

Chief Innovation & Technology Strategist, Dell Technologies

Christopher Wheeler, PhD

Chief Data Officer, Department of Community Affairs, State of New Jersey

Andrew Wong-Crocitto

Product Designer, Accessibility, New Jersey Innovation Authority

Agenda

Tuesday, May 5

8:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

George Washington Ballroom

9:00 am Eastern

Opening Remarks

Patriots Theater

9:30 am Eastern

Welcome Remarks

Patriots Theater

9:35 am Eastern

General Session – From Vision to Execution: Partnering to Deliver Better Government Services in New Jersey

Patriots Theater

10:05 am Eastern

New Jersey Excellence in Technology Awards

Patriots Theater

10:30 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

George Washington Ballroom

11:00 am Eastern

Keynote – EMBRACE THE SHAKE: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities

Patriots Theater

12:00 pm Eastern

Lunch

Historic Trenton Masonic Temple – Government attendee seating only

George Washington Ballroom – Exhibitor box lunches

1:00 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:15 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Data You Can Use: From Internal Data to Public Value

Patriots Theater

From Detection to Recovery: Running IT During an Attack

Delaware River Room, Lower Level

Procurement Rewired: From Purchases to Platforms

Turning Point Conference Room

2:15 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

George Washington Ballroom

2:45 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Inclusive by Default: Designing Digital Services Everyone Can Use

Patriots Theater

Prioritizing Government Technology That Delivers

Delaware River Room, Lower Level

Continuity by Design: Workforce Strategy for Modern Government

Turning Point Conference Room

Exclusive Briefing for Industry Partners

George Washington Ballroom