This year’s conference theme is Leadership in Motion. Leaders who approach the intersection of technology and business with agility, direction and humanity will drive growth and resilience that propels them into the future.
Explore this year’s topics
View topics for CIOs and dive into last year’s sessions while we work on the full 2026 agenda.
Conference Topics at a Glance
Scaling Artificial Intelligence
As teams race to drive greater innovation, growth and efficiencies with their GenAI initiatives, the challenges of scaling these emerging technologies loom large. Learn how to think about these complexities and hurdles, from training and talent to cost and implementation.
Articulating the Business Value of IT
There’s an art and science to identifying and measuring the value of IT. Learn how you can craft a more impactful business value narrative and support it with metrics that your business leadership will care about.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Reframe cybersecurity as a business issue and manage risks in response to the disruption created by rapid changes in the digital world and a volatile geopolitical landscape.
Look back at 2025 conference sessions
Conference sessions were presented across two days at Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2025. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.
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Tuesday, 06 May, 2025
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM AEST
Fitness Session: Run Club (5km)
Join our 5km Run Club to the iconic Sydney Opera House, taking in scenic views along the way.
Please gather in room 7 on Level 1, where you will meet the run coach for a 10-minute warm up session before the run begins.
• Participants are advised to bring water or any essentials they may require, leave all valuables in hotel rooms
• Dress code: Appropriate outdoor exercise attire, running shoes
• Group numbers are small and are limited to first come, first serve.
If you can no longer attend, please ensure you cancel your registration to free up the space for other attendees on the waitlist.
Your participation in this activity is entirely at your own risk. Gartner cannot accept responsibility for any injury or other adverse reaction that you may suffer as a result of that participation. If you begin to feel unwell or are unable to complete any part of the activity, you are advised to stop immediately and inform the activity leader or other staff member present. ... Show More Show Less
Please gather in room 7 on Level 1, where you will meet the run coach for a 10-minute warm up session before the run begins.
• Participants are advised to bring water or any essentials they may require, leave all valuables in hotel rooms
• Dress code: Appropriate outdoor exercise attire, running shoes
• Group numbers are small and are limited to first come, first serve.
If you can no longer attend, please ensure you cancel your registration to free up the space for other attendees on the waitlist.
Your participation in this activity is entirely at your own risk. Gartner cannot accept responsibility for any injury or other adverse reaction that you may suffer as a result of that participation. If you begin to feel unwell or are unable to complete any part of the activity, you are advised to stop immediately and inform the activity leader or other staff member present. ... Show More Show Less
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Build an AI-Ready Enterprise Workforce to Amplify Your Business Impact
Graham Waller,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Gen AI promises breakthrough benefits, but none will be realized, nor the risks mitigated, without upskilling employees. CIOs can harness outcome-driven agile learning proven practices in partnership with their CHRO and peers to build Gen AI skills across the entire workforce.
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEST
Roundtable: The CIO as an Enterprisewide Leader
James Lord,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Sean Elwick,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
In this roundtable, group discussions will focus on some of the barriers that midsize CIOs face in becoming an enterprisewide leader and driving enterprise outcomes. Participants will share their solutions for gaining executive influence and taking on enterprisewide leadership roles.
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10:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEST
Leadership Exchange: What Makes Simplification Initiatives Successful?
Neil Osmond,
Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
Stephen O'Malley,
Sr Director, Advisory, Gartner
This highly conversational session will explore how to think about simplification initiatives and leading them across the enterprise. Join your peers for this unique opportunity to collaborate and share experiences, find best practices and discover new trends.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEST
Measuring and Quantifying Cost, Risk and Value of AI Initiatives
Luke Ellery,
VP Analyst, Gartner
AI spending continues to grow unabated. However, only a small percentage of organizations can properly estimate the cost, identify the risks and showcase value or benefits that are identifiable and measurable. This is one of the greatest threats of AI success. Here we present frameworks and real-life examples of why and how organizations must quantify, and measure quantitatively cost and ROI on a consistent, repeatable basis.
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEST
How to Own the Room: 5 Principles for Effective Executive Cybersecurity Communication
Richard Addiscott,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Each time you deliver cybersecurity reporting to your senior executive and the board, it should be treated as a critical, potentially career-defining moment and a chance for you to build trust and credibility with your key stakeholders. This session will provide you with five key principles to help you "own the room" and maximize your ability to capitalize on these opportunities.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM AEST
5 Ways to Innovate With Scarce Resources
AI is capturing a lot of the innovation budgets and management attention. But creative innovation teams can leverage five other approaches to make progress even in scarce situations and tight time frames. The session will demonstrate how small innovation teams with tight budgets are able to establish new products, services and processes and how the organizational setup supports this.
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM AEST
Roundtable: Exploring Cybersecurity Threats in the AI Era
Niall Prendeville,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Paul Cunningham,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
With the explosion of generative AI across the world, the attack surface has dramatically expanded for organizations to defend. Join your peers to discuss the threats that you're facing and strategies to mitigate both current and emerging threats posed by powerful new tools.
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM AEST
Top 10 Reasons Why Generative AI Projects Fail and How to Fix It
Birgi Tamersoy,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
More than 50% of Generative AI projects fail. In this session, CIOs will learn the common causes of failures and understand best practices to mitigate those failures and scale AI across the enterprise.
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