Arkansas Digital Government Summit 2025
Overview
The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology. Join us and let’s improve the future of government together!
This will be our 16th annual Arkansas Digital Government summit with Government Technology. We keep coming back because it’s an important gathering where IT leaders can collaborate, network, learn about industry partner services and stay up to date on new developments in public sector technology. I hope you’ll join us!
- Jay Harton, Chief Operating Officer, Department of Information Systems, State of Arkansas
Little Rock Marriott
3 Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 906-4000
Little Rock Marriott
Advisory Board
Government Representatives
Ken Anderson
Chief Information Officer
Department of Labor & Licensing
State of Arkansas
Jim Carter
Chief Information Officer
Department of Health
State of Arkansas
Clay Causey
Customer Relationship Manager
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Jennifer Chilcoat
Director
Department of Education, Arkansas State Library
State of Arkansas
Jeff Dean
Chief Information Officer
Department of Human Services, Office of Information Technology
State of Arkansas
Ken Giesbrecht
Information Systems Manager
Department of Education, Arkansas State Library
State of Arkansas
Fred Grigg
Chief Enterprise Architect
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Jay Harton
Director & Chief Technology Officer
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Abdoul Kabaou
Chief Information Officer
Department of Information Technology
City of Little Rock
Keith Macedo
Chief of Staff
City of Fayetteville
Donnie Matthews
Chief Customer Relations Officer
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Robert McGough
Chief Data Officer
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Brian Melton
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Military
State of Arkansas
John Menefee
Customer Relationship Manager
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Paul Miller
Director of Technology
Technology & Innovation
Springdale Public Schools
Missy Morehart
Chief Information Officer
Department of Commerce
State of Arkansas
Jeff Moritz
OIS Deputy Administrator
Department of Finance & Administration
State of Arkansas
Phillip Norton
Director of Information Technology
Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System
State of Arkansas
Dan Pearson
Chief Information Officer
Department of Energy & Environmental
State of Arkansas
Mark Rago
Chief Information Officer
Department of Finance & Administration
State of Arkansas
Jason Ratliff
Director
Information Systems
City of Jonesboro
Heather Saco
Chief Enterprise Services Officer
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Arijit Sarkar
Chief Information Officer
Department of Education, Division of Elementary & Secondary Education
State of Arkansas
James Turner
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology
Benton County
Gary Vance
Chief Information Security Officer
Department of Shared Administrative Services, State Cybersecurity Office
State of Arkansas
Mark Vaught
Chief Information Officer, Division Head of IT
Department of Transportation
State of Arkansas
Jeff Winter
Director
Information Systems
City of Hot Springs, Garland County
John Wright
Customer Relationship Manager
Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of State Technology
State of Arkansas
Industry Representatives
Billy Haynes
Client Executive
Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Christy Williams
General Manager
Tyler Technologies
Eric Wippo
Senior Account Manager
Amazon Web Services
Registration Information / Contact Us
Event Date: October 28, 2025
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:
Lauren Schoenberger
Government Technology
A division of e.Republic
Phone: (916) 932-1408
E-mail: lschoenberger@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