Technology and business priorities are evolving rapidly — so are the leaders shaping them. As AI accelerates disruption across every business function, CIOs are under the spotlight, navigating complex AI integration, workforce transformation and relentless regulatory shifts. Amid extreme volatility, great leaders continually adapt their skills to keep pace with emerging technology and a changing workforce. As navigating the intersection of technology and business becomes more complex, dynamic leaders will drive growth and resilience into the future.
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Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2026 dives deep into key topics for CIO around operational resilience, C-suite partnership and more to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.
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Thursday, 09 July, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM JST
Ask the Expert: The Future of Talent Sourcing in the Era of Generative AI
Akimasa Nakao,
Director Analyst, Gartner
With rapid advances in generative AI, automation is transforming system development and reshaping talent sourcing. This session will explore, through Q&A, the evolving roles of AI and humans, and discuss future strategies for leveraging both internal and external human resources amid these changes.
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM JST
Roundtable: Enablers for Scaling Value Creation Through Generative AI
Iwane Kato,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Yuki Matsuda,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
By exchanging perspectives on scaling value creation through generative AI, this session aims to generate insights and actionable take-aways that participants can bring back to accelerate execution.
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11:45 AM - 01:15 PM JST
Leadership Exchange: The Future of AI
Dave Aron,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Takenori Namai,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Naoki Nakada,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Masayuki Toriumi,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Toru Asada,
VP Service Delivery, Gartner
Morihiro Kushida,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
The future of AI is exciting, powerful and uncertain. Trends such as Domain-Specific Language Models (DSLMs), Neurosymbolic AI, Wicked Intelligence and Artificial General Intelligence are on the horizon.
In this session we will discuss the future of AI, emerging opportunities, challenges, and the evolving role of technology leaders in shaping AI‑driven strategy. ... Show More Show Less
In this session we will discuss the future of AI, emerging opportunities, challenges, and the evolving role of technology leaders in shaping AI‑driven strategy. ... Show More Show Less
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM JST
Strategic 1:1s With Your Boss: Building Trust, Navigating Misalignment and Accelerating Decisions
Neil Osmond,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Adopt an "offense strategy" to equip CIOs with proactive approaches for leading high-impact one-on-one meetings with their boss. Participants will learn actionable techniques for building trust, navigating misalignment and accelerating decision making by taking initiative, anticipating challenges and steering conversations toward strategic organizational goals.
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM JST
Strategy in the Age of AI Sovereignty: Comparing Japan's AI Utilization Promotion Act With Global Regulations
Yoshi Matsumoto,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Japan has enacted its AI Utilization Promotion Act in September 2025. Meanwhile, countries worldwide are rapidly advancing regulations around AI governance and data sovereignty. This session compares government initiatives on AI sovereignty in Japan and globally, outlining key risks and opportunities for businesses. It also explores strategic perspectives for transforming regulatory compliance into competitive advantage.
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12:30 PM - 01:15 PM JST
Ask the Expert: Top Reasons Why GenAI Projects Fail and How to Fix Them
Wataru Katsurashima,
VP Analyst, Gartner
More than 50% of generative AI projects fail. This session will help CIOs learn the common causes of failure and understand best practices for mitigating those failures and scaling AI across the enterprise.
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12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST
Mindsets Required to Accelerate the AI-Driven Industrial Revolution
Tadaaki Mataga,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Toward 2030, the AI-centered industrial revolution will fundamentally transform the nature of enterprises. In this session, we will discuss the key mindsets that organizations must develop to prepare for this unprecedented megatrend.
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02:45 PM - 03:15 PM JST
C-Suite Dynamics 2026: CIOs Must Play Offense in Times of Volatility
Jennifer Carter,
Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
The latest Gartner C-Suite Dynamics Survey revealed the relationships, skill sets and best practices that top CIOs use to lead their C-suite through continued volatility. This session will cover these findings and provide CIOs with actions to switch from defense to offense and drive the C-suite forward.
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02:45 PM - 04:45 PM JST
Research Discussion: Who Runs Tech? Navigating the Evolution of Tech Leadership in the AI Era
Rihua Lin,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Takenori Namai,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Yoshifumi Ozawa,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
In the race to harness AI to boost business performance in uncertain times, tech has become more critical and distributed. This is prompting a reexamination of tech exec leadership roles and structures. This interactive session explores how enterprises divide exec leadership of tech across Enterprise IT, OT, CX, R&D, and product development. Discover essential design elements of cutting-edge tech leadership models, including strategic alignment, reporting, org design, and their benefits and limitations.
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