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June 2026
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Upcoming Events
Oregon Geographic Information Council Meeting
July 29, 2029
EIS Vendor Day
Aug. 20, 2026
Electronic Government Portal Advisory Board Meeting
Aug. 20, 2026
About EIS
Enterprise Information Services ensures accessible, reliable and secure state technology systems that equitably serve Oregonians.
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State Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer and AI Strategist Awarded
Terrence Woods, State Chief Information Officer (CIO), was awarded the GoldenGov: State Executive of the Year, and Nik Blosser, Chief Privacy Officer and AI Strategist was awarded State Leadership of the Year by the 2026 StateScoop 50 Awards.
Under Terrence Woods' leadership as Oregon's State CIO, the state is moving toward modern, secure, and customer-centered services. Woods' collaborative approach translates strategy into action, builds trust across agencies, and accelerates the transformation of how technology serves Oregonians.
Nik Blosser has spearheaded the state's first enterprise privacy guidance and is driving enterprise AI governance by translating vision into statewide practice. Blosser's approach is helping agencies implement new technologies quickly and safely.
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NW Cyber Camp for Teens
There is still time to register for the NW Cyber Camps that several college campuses are hosting through the summer.
The camps are offered tuition-free, the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence having received a donation from the Xie Foundation.
These camps provide students with an introductory hands-on cybersecurity experience and offer a student personal career development, supporting the cybersecurity sector's need for talent.
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Cybersecurity Summit
The Oregon Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit is scheduled for September 22, 2026, and registration is now open.
This event is open to Public Sector employees to look at the cyber threats facing state and local government and to come together to collaborate, gain insights, and advance cybersecurity resilience statewide.
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 Enterprise Information Services is announcing an important leadership transition within the Project Portfolio Performance (P3) team. After an incredible 34 years of state service, P3 Director Bettina Davis has retired, and we are pleased to announce that Debbie Dennis has stepped into the role of P3 Director to ensure continuity and a smooth handoff.
Debbie Dennis brings extensive experience collaborating with statewide partners on technology strategy, governance, and major programs. Her work frequently spans budgeting, oversight, and enterprise initiatives.
Debbie is most energized by opportunities to partner with people across agencies to solve complex challenges with thoughtful, creative solutions.
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 On June 25, the State CIO honored innovation and excellence in the use of information technology in state government, recognizing three projects that meaningfully improve the lives of Oregonians.
The ODOT ORION project was submitted to the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) for a 2026 State IT Recognition Award.
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Human-Centered Design for Service Delivery
At the recent Oregon Digital Government Summit, members of the City of Portland Bureau of Technology Services shared how Human-Centered Design is transforming digital service delivery. The award-winning work on the Permitting and Development website demonstrated how centering user needs can bridge gaps between technology and business operations.
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