Pennsylvania Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Pennsylvania 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.
Agenda
Thursday, December 10 |
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8:00 AM Eastern |
Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area |
9:00 AM Eastern |
Opening RemarksBry Pardoe, State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
9:10 AM Eastern |
Keynote – Have You Ever Jumped from an Airplane? (The Journey of Delivering a Complex Project in the Public Sector)Large-scale public-sector technology projects are complex, often requiring IT leaders to address technical debt and legacy issues before envisioning future advancements. Launching new projects involves evaluating everything from the RFP process to relationship management, and regulatory compliance. Join Saby Waraich as he shares actionable insights from his journey of transforming a struggling digital transformation project into a success. Discover the strategies he employed to overcome these challenges and understand the true essence of 'jumping out of an airplane' in the context of leading successful digital transformations. Sponsored by: Deloitte and Oracle Saby Waraich, Chief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer, Clackamas Community College |
10:10 AM Eastern |
General Session |
10:40 AM Eastern |
Networking Break in the Exhibit AreaRefuel and reconnect over premium refreshments courtesy of Recharge Break Sponsors: Momentum, Inc. and VMware by Broadcom | Carahsoft |
11:10 AM Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsData Before AI: Building the Foundation That Makes It All WorkAI is only as good as the data underneath it. This session looks at how agencies are cataloging, governing and improving their data before they add AI. It also covers how to avoid “governance debt,” which builds up when work moves faster than the security, data and policy foundations behind it. Attendees will leave with a practical way to judge data readiness and to choose where AI can deliver measurable results for Pennsylvanians. The Frontier Vulnerability Race: What Mythos-Class Models Mean for Public-Sector SecurityFrontier AI models are finding software vulnerabilities faster than ever, for defenders and attackers alike. This session examines how that speed changes patching, risk tracking, risk acceptance and vendor accountability, and what agencies should do now to get ready. It also covers protecting against AI-enabled threats and AI systems that behave in ways nobody intended. One Government, One Login: The Future of Resident IdentityResidents expect government to work like the digital services they use every day: one identity, easy access, and clear control over their own data. This session introduces Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) for the public sector. It traces how identity has moved from centralized to federated to decentralized systems (verifiable credentials), and covers adaptive authentication and consent management. Attendees will also learn how NIST’s updated digital identity guidance lets residents act as the link that carries their consent between agencies. Interactive Concurrent Session |
12:10 PM Eastern |
Lunch |
1:00 PM Eastern |
General Session |
1:30 PM Eastern |
Short BreakPlease proceed to the concurrent sessions. |
1:50 PM Eastern |
Concurrent SessionsAccessibility Is Service Delivery: Preparing for 2027 and BeyondDigital accessibility is a core service delivery responsibility, and the April 2027 compliance deadline is approaching for many public entities. This session explains what the requirements mean in practice and how agencies are auditing and fixing websites, documents and apps. It also covers how to build accessibility into procurement and development so it doesn’t slip over time. Mission First: When Business Leaders and IT Build TogetherTechnology makes the work possible, but program leaders are closest to the mission and its outcomes. This session pairs agency business leaders with their IT counterparts. They will share success stories where AI, including agentic AI, and modernization delivered measurable results. Attendees will learn how IT can let business teams adapt systems as needs change, and what made these partnerships work. The Human Side of IT Delivery: Change Management That Drives AdoptionTechnology changes fast, and people and organizations need a plan to keep up. This session covers the change management behind successful modernization work: resource planning, training, readiness, adoption and feedback loops. Quantum Ready: What State and Local Government Needs to Do NowLarge-scale quantum computers may still be years away, but the risk to government data has already started. Attackers can steal encrypted data today and hold it until quantum machines can break the encryption, a tactic called “harvest now, decrypt later.” This session explains in plain terms what quantum computing is and where it stands, and why NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards matter for state and local agencies. Exclusive Briefing for Industry PartnersHosted by: Bry Pardoe, State Chief Information Officer, Office of Administration, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
2:50 PM Eastern |
Networking Break in the Exhibit AreaRefuel and reconnect over premium refreshments courtesy of Recharge Break Sponsors: Momentum, Inc. and VMware by Broadcom | Carahsoft |
3:10 PM Eastern |
General Session – Why Do Security Pros and Teams Fail, and What Can You Do About It?Why do cybersecurity and technology professionals and their teams fail? Drawing on years of experience as Michigan’s former CISO and enterprise-level CIO, CTO, and CSO, Dan Lohrmann explores this question through surprising real-world stories and insights from leading award-winning government teams. While many believe the solution lies in more training, certifications, higher salaries, bigger budgets, better leadership skills, or stronger executive buy-in, Lohrmann reveals why even well-resourced teams can still fall short and what truly drives success. This session outlines seven ways to revitalize your role, your team, and your professional outlook, offering practical, actionable guidance along with interactive table discussions designed to help attendees personally apply the lessons learned. Dan Lohrmann, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government |
4:10 PM Eastern |
Networking Reception in the Exhibit AreaNetwork with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors. |
4:40 PM Eastern |
End of ConferenceConference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change. |
Penn Harris Hotel
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-763-7117
Penn Harris Hotel
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Mark Adams
Chief Information Oficer
Cumberland County
Gary Barb
IT Director
Penn State Harrisburg
Paul Burton
Director, Information Technology
Department of Treasury
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Karissa Demi
Head of Cloud Transformation
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Janice Duncan
Acting Delivery Center CIO
Office of Administration
GG Deliver Center
Greg Fiedler
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Administration
Enterprise Information Technology Office
Sara Hall
Executive Director
Office of Administration
CODE PA
Syliva Harris
Chief Information Officer
City of Pittsburgh
Jessica Hoffman
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
City of Philadelphia
Sarah Kinter
Chief of Staff
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Don Kirschman
Delivery Center CIO
Office of Administration
IED Delivery Center
Dory McGuire
Delivery Center CIO
Office of Administration
HHS Delivery Center
Ryan Morgan
Delivery Center CIO
Office of Administration
C and E Delivery Center
Priya Narasimhan
Chief Data and AI Officer
Office of Administration
EDAI Office
David Nasiby
Delivery Center CIO
Office of Administration
EBR Delivery Center
Padmini Nidumolu
Director, OCM
Office of Administration
Technology Business Office
Fidele Niyonzigira
Chief Information and Security Officer
Allegheny County
Bry Pardoe
Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Kevin Paul
Director
Office of Administration
Technology Business Office
Dustin Rhoads
Delivery Center CIO
Office of Administration
PS Delivery Center
Andy Ritter
Chief Information Security Officer
Office of Administration
Enterprise Information Security Office
Melissa Scott
Chief Information Officer
City of Philadelphia
Rachel Silver
Chief Information Officer
Allegheny County
Jim Sipe
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Office of Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mark Wheeler
Chief Information Officer
Montgomery County
Industry Representatives
Rob Breakiron
Managing Director
KPMG
Jay Culver
Collaboration Specialist
HP Poly
Tony Hubbard
Principal
KPMG
Benjamin Huffnagle
Director, Technology Projects
CAI
Jay Pizoli
Account Executive
HP Inc.
Dan Shetterly
Senior Director, Enterprise Solutions
Comcast Business
Jay Smith
Director of Strategic Accounts
Tanium
George Spanakis
Account Executive
Microsoft
Ed Therriault
Principal Digital Transformation Architect
Digital Transformation
Portage CyberTech
Jason Trego
Kyndryl Consult Partner
Consulting
Kyndryl
Kristen Twyman
Account Executive Director
Public Sector
Socure
Jaime Wagner
Director - MidAtlantic SLED
Google Cloud
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: December 10, 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:
Audrey Houser
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1420
E-mail: ahouser@erepublic.com
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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