North Carolina Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The North Carolina 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.
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S Salisbury St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 996-8500
Raleigh Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Jim Alberque
GIS & Emerging Technology Manager
City of Raleigh
Katina Blue
Associate Vice Chancellor of Information Research & Chief Information Officer
UNC Pembroke
Brandon Boone
Strategic Communications Director`
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Keith Briggs
NCDIT Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Chris Butts
Chief Information Officer
Technology Solutions Department
Town of Chapel Hill
Nate Denny
Secretary and Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Cristalle Dickerson
Deputy Chief of Staff
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Mick DiGrazia
NCDPS Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Jennifer Fix
Deputy State Chief information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Patrick Fleming
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
North Carolina Community College System
Greg Flynn
Deputy State Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Raju Gadiraju
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security
State of North Carolina
Hugh Harris
Chief General Counsel
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
I-Sah Hsieh
Deputy Secretary for AI and Policy
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Torre Jessup
Senior Advisor for Digital Experience
Office of the Governor
State of North Carolina
Lisa Jones
Chief Information Security Officer
Wake County
Marina Kelly
Chief Information Security Officer
City of Raleigh
Dan Kempton
Senior IT Advisor
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Bria King
Exec Admin to State Secretary/SCIO Nate Denny
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Glenn Mack
Chef Technology Officer
Administrative Office of the Courts
State of North Carolina
Angela Morando
Legislative Liaison
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Glenn Poplawski
NCDAC Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Azhar Rahman
Chief Data Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Vijay Ramanujam
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health and Human Services
State of North Carolina
Rob Reynolds
Chief Information Officer
Orange County
Amanda Richardson
Chief Information Officer
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State of North Carolina
Bernice Russell-Bond
State Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Allan Sandoval
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce
State of North Carolina
Adrian Savic
Chief of Staff
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Justin Sherwood
Director of Information Technology
Franklin County
Kate Smith
Chief Information Officer
Office of State Controller
State of North Carolina
Beth Stagner
Business Applications Director
City of Raleigh
James Tanzosh
Chief IT Procurement Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Mike Ware
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of North Carolina
Martha Wewer
Chief Privacy Officer
Department of Information Technology
State of North Carolina
Mark Wittenburg
Chief Information Officer
City of Raleigh
Industry Representatives
Alexis Cruz
Senior Manager
T-Mobile for Government
David Pickett
Account Manager
Fortinet
Sarah Rodriguez
Director
Health & Human Svcs
KPMG
Scott Sample
Client Director
Microsoft
Manny Veloza
Account Executive - NC
Dell Technologies
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: August 19, 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:
Sherri Tidwell
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1382
E-mail: stidwell@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