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Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2026

Join a curated environment for CIOs to explore how to tackle priorities and accelerate business through technology leadership, executive partnership and professional growth.

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      Explore 2026 tracks and sessions

      Discover this year’s topics and featured sessions, covering emerging trends and key challenges in CIO.

      Featured Topics

      Featured Topics

      • A: CIO as Functional Leader

      • B: CIO as CxO

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      Gartner CIO Leadership Forum is an opportunity to connect with your community and our analysts. Build and diversify your network by meeting forward-thinking CIOs.

      460+

      CIOs in attendance

      15

      Gartner analysts with extensive industry experience

      25

      sessions built to address your organization’s most critical challenges

      Meet our speakers

      Get inspired by thought leaders slated to share big ideas and field-tested best practices.
      Featured Speaker

      Shanna Grafeld

      Sr Principal Analyst
      Gartner
      Featured Speaker

      Hiroyuki Katayama

      VP Analyst
      Gartner
      Featured Speaker

      Kentaro Shikanai

      VP Analyst
      Gartner

      “The purpose for participating was to gather information about AI in order to create a medium-term management plan. I received detailed explanations about IT governance, including methods for cost management and risk management, which were extremely helpful. The group discussions and questions from people in other industries were also very informative.”

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      Pre-conference

      Once registered, Gartner Conference Navigator acts as your home base so you can plan your personal agenda.
      View sessions and build your agenda.
      Sign up for interactive sessions like roundtables and workshops.
      Schedule your Gartner one-on-one meeting.
      Explore our solution provider directory and their product offerings.
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      During the conference

      The conference offers exclusive insights, inspiring keynotes, technology exploration, networking opportunities and more.
      Download the Gartner Conference Navigator app to view your agenda and message your peers.
      Discover cutting-edge business and technology insights.
      Attend inspiring guest keynote presentations.
      Explore emerging technologies from leading solution providers.
      Network with your peers in a relaxed setting.
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      Post-conference

      Revisit, share and implement your take-aways from the conference.
      Access session materials and conference take-aways on Gartner Conference Navigator.
      Share and implement key lessons with your team.
      Establish a lasting connection with peers in your network.
      Reach out to your shortlisted technology solution providers.
      Plan your next Gartner conference.
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      Conference Venue

      The Westin Tokyo

      Prepare for your trip with venue details, accommodation options and transportation information.

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      Frequently asked questions

      Have questions? We’ve got answers.

      How to prepare as a first-time attendee: 

      • Before you arrive, build your agenda using Gartner Conference Navigator (on your desktop or through our mobile app).

      • Make sure your profile is complete to get the best from our profile match feature. Share information about your interests and priorities to discover the sessions that are the best fit for you.

      • Be sure to register in advance for any roundtables, Gartner one-on-one meeting or workshops you’d like to attend. We also have networking breakfasts and breaks running throughout the conference to help you expand your network.

      • Join us in the Exhibit Showcase during daily receptions so you can meet with the technology leaders in the space and find the solutions you need.

      • Keep an eye out for emails from the Conferences team, with key updates, tips and tricks to getting the most out of your experience.

      About the Gartner Conference Navigator app:
      Gartner Conference Navigator is your hub for the conference. Here you can view and filter sessions, build your agenda, register for interactive experiences, schedule your meeting and more. We recommend using the app for an optimal conference experience. Search “Gartner Conference Navigator” in your app store to download. The app allows you to view and update your agenda, network with other end users, receive important notifications and more.

      Is my attendance limited if I am not currently a Gartner client?
      Absolutely not! As long as you have fully paid your registration fee, you have access to all conference activities, along with Gartner session documentation. If you’re interested in becoming a Gartner client, you can visit the Gartner Showcase to better understand the benefits you’ll receive.

      Signing up for limited seating sessions: 
      You will need to sign up in advance for some sessions, such as workshops, Meetups and roundtables. If you try to register for a session and it is listed as “full” or “closed,” there is still a possibility you can attend. Once at the conference, find the room for that session and arrive there about 15 minutes prior to the session start to have your name added to the waiting list. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

      Suggested dress code: 
      We suggest comfortable shoes — you’ll be doing a lot of walking from your hotel room to the conference space, from session to session and navigating the show floor. Business casual dress is what most attendees opt for, but we also recommend that you dress in layers as the conference rooms can get chilly.

      See the list of featured Gartner analyst speakers: 
      Please check our Speakers page.

      How to sign up for a Gartner analyst one-on-one meeting: 
      Gartner One-on-One meetings are available exclusively to paid registered full conference attendees. They are not available to exhibitors or exhibitor conference session passholders. Preregistration for One-on-One meetings and small-group sessions are available through Gartner Conference Navigator, our online agenda-building tool.

      How a Gartner analyst will be assigned to your meeting: 
      All registered attendees have the exclusive opportunity to speak directly with a Gartner analyst in a private 30-minute one-on-one meeting. Because of the high demand for particular analysts, speaker selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.

      The registration process for roundtables, workshops and other sessions requiring preregistration: 
      Interactive sessions such as roundtables, workshops and Meetups are available exclusively to paid registered conference attendees, excluding exhibitors and exhibitor conference session passholders. Because of high demand and limited availability, we recommend that you register in advance for these unique sessions. Preregistration will be available through Gartner Conference Navigator, our online agenda-building tool.

      Access to a list of Gartner analyst attending the conference:
      A Gartner analysts guide will be available soon and will include a complete list of available analysts, as well as their area of expertise. Please check our Speakers page.

      Restrictions for Gartner analyst one-on-ones: 
      Gartner analyst one-on-ones are not available for solution provider briefings or product demonstrations with analysts. The analyst reserves the right to stop the meeting if this occurs. Gartner clients interested in briefing analysts may contact the Vendor Relations department by emailing vendor.briefings@gartner.com to schedule a meeting following the conference.

      Gartner cultivates an inclusive experience for all attendees: 

      The Gartner Conferences team is committed to creating a respectful, friendly and inclusive experience for all participants. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of Gartner culture, and we take pride in bringing together a community that is welcoming and thoughtful of others.

      Addressing accessibility needs:

      We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive conference experience for all participants. If you have an accessibility-related need for a conference, please let us know in your registration profile or email us directly at Japan.Conferences@gartner.com, ideally at least three weeks prior to the conference. Once we receive your request, one of our accessibility ambassadors will contact you.

      Please email Japan.Conferences@gartner.com with any additional questions or feedback on accessibility.

      Share your feedback on how we can further improve inclusivity at the conference:

      Gartner is committed to hearing all voices. Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical across all aspects of our business. Help us, challenge us, inspire us and share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for how we can make our conference experience a more inclusive one. Please email Japan.Conferences@gartner.com to share your feedback. To learn more about how we are creating a more inclusive environment, visit the Gartner Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center.

      Gartner cares about the health and safety of our community. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending the conference. 

      At this time, Gartner does not have any health-related requirements in place for attendance. Should this change, we will follow up with updated guidance.