Modernization, Trust, and AI at Scale


As the nation nears its 250th birthday, states are looking ahead to the next chapter of government service with AI at the center of the CIO agenda. Turning AI interest into real value requires modern infrastructure, reliable data, strong cybersecurity, and a clear focus on outcomes.

Watch MeriTalk’s State Tech Vision 2026 roundtable for a conversation with state CIOs and industry leaders on how states are advancing from AI curiosity to AI readiness. Grounded in NASCIO’s 2026 Top 10 State CIO priorities, the discussion will explore how leaders are aligning AI strategy with modernization, cyber resilience, and data management, and how those efforts can improve the citizen experience and the business of government.

SPEAKERS

Caroline Boyd

[Moderator]

Principal, Government

Programs

MeriTalk

Greg DeYoung

Regional Vice President

of SLED Central

Elastic

Tim Galluzi

Chief Information Officer

State of Nevada

Justin Robinson

Chief Technology Officer, Cyber and Analytics

ThunderCat

Chris "CT" Thomas

Technical Director

Dell Technologies Global Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Michael Watson

Chief Information Officer, Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Commonwealth of Virginia

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