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Washington Digital Government Summit 2026
Overview
The Washington 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.
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Commerce
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-830-6601
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Rob Allred
State Chief Architect
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Ginger Armbruster
Chief Privacy Officer
City of Seattle
Deanna Brocker
Deputy Director for Strategy and Management
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Tamara Davis
Chief Technology Officer
King County
Chris Fadden
IT Director
City of Everett
Viggo Forde
Chief Information Officer and Director of IT
Snohomish County
Heidi Geathers
Senior Assistant Director of Administrative Services
Department of Revenue
State of Washington
Callie Goldsby
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce
State of Washington
Jake Hammock
Chief Information Security Officer
City of Seattle
Bill Kehoe
Director and State Chief Information Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Ryan Leisinger
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health
State of Washington
Laz Martinez
Chief Information and Technology Officer
City of Spokane
Clint Mitchels
Deputy Chief Technology Innovation Officer
Department of Social and Health Services
State of Washington
Matthew Modarelli
Chief Information Officer
Department of Transportation
State of Washington
Amy Pearson
Chief of Staff to the State Chief Information Officer and Director of IT
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Gretchen Peri
Chief Technology Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Grace Preyapongpisan
Deputy Chief Information Officer
King County
Mark Quimby
Deputy Director for Technology Operations
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Katy Ruckle
State Chief Privacy Officer
Washington Technology Solutions
State of Washington
Sabra Schneider
Chief Information Officer
City of Bellevue
Shannon Smith
Chief Technology Officer
City of Seattle
Greg Tudor
Chief Informaton Officer
Recreation and Conservation Office
State of Washington
Scott West
Chief Information Officer
Pierce County
Industry Representatives
Jim Lawson
Product Marketing Practice Leader
Product
Portage CyberTech
Ben Mead
Named Account Executive
Salesforce
Jay Nath
Account Director
OpenAI
Elise Sivilay
Technology Client Leader
SLED, State of WA
IBM
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: November 12, 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: (800) 940-6039
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