Brian Chidester

Head of Global Strategy & Innovation for Public Sector, Adobe

Brian Chidester is the Head of Global Strategy & Innovation for Public Sector at Adobe and the host of the award-winning podcast “The Government Huddle” from GovExec. Mr Chidester was a 2025 award recipient for the FORUM IT100 Award which honours individuals for driving innovation and advancement in the Federal government space. He also held global public sector leadership roles with OpenText, Arrow ECS and S&P Global. Mr Chidester holds a B.S. in Communications Studies from Liberty University, is a Board Member for the University of South Florida - Muma College of Business, an advisor to the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance at the World Economic Forum and a member of the Forbes Technology Council.

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Digital government trends and insights for 2026.
Explore the 2026 Adobe Digital Government Index and learn how state governments can improve connected, accessible digital service delivery.
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Transform citizen engagement and outreach.
Learn how Adobe helps agencies modernise government campaigns and workflows, so they deliver personalised, seamless citizen experiences.
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Watch Adobe Government Forum takeaways on-demand.
Missed Adobe Government Forum 2026? Watch the sessions for insights on AI governance, digital modernisation and citizen‑first experiences.
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Visibility for government agencies in AI search.
Ensure that citizens’ questions get answered correctly, effectively and simply in AI search. Make your website content easily discoverable.
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Why you should attend Adobe Government Forum 2026.
Top 10 reasons why our upcoming event on 5 February is a must-attend for government officials.
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Accessible digital services for all with Adobe.
Explore how Adobe helps states meet new accessibility rules and deliver seamless experience for people with disabilities.
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