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Conference Topics at a Glance

Technology drives reliability and speed for your organization’s future. AI transforms operations, impacting cost and value. Your leadership is key—guide your team to build skills, trust, and capabilities. Lead the way in meeting challenges and shaping future success.

Cost and Value Optimization

Explore strategies to optimize IT costs while maximizing value. Gain insights from industry experts on balancing expenditure with business outcomes, leveraging innovative technologies and enhancing operational efficiency. Tailored for I&O leaders aiming to drive impactful financial performance.

Hybrid Cloud

Discover how hybrid cloud solutions can transform IT infrastructure by reducing costs and enhancing value. Learn from experts on integrating public and private clouds, optimizing resource allocation and achieving seamless scalability. Ideal for I&O leaders focused on strategic cloud adoption and efficiency.

AI/GenAI/Agentic AI

Uncover the potential of AI, GenAI, and agentic AI in reshaping IT operations. Delve into strategies for leveraging AI to reduce costs and drive value, with insights on automation, predictive analytics and intelligent decision making. Perfect for I&O leaders aiming to harness AI for transformative impact.

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70+ sessions were presented each day at the 2025 Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference. 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, 13 May, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEST

Senior Leader Roundtable: Navigating the I&O Ecosystem: Building Strong Partnerships

Andrew Holcombe, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Mardi Paterson, Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Heads of infrastructure and organization often clash with partners like CISOs, chief architects, and chief D&A officers due to conflicting strategies and silos. With rising demand for I&O services, leaders must proactively manage these partnerships. Join peers to share challenges and tactics to transform contentious relationships into powerful alliances. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:15 PM AEST

Roundtable: Keeping Your Infrastructure Secure to Avoid the Front Page

Mardi Paterson, Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Andrew Holcombe, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
The fast-moving nature of digital enterprise transformation creates infrastructure complexities that increase enterprise security risks. Misconfigurations and inadequate security measures can lead to severe breaches, operational disruptions, and financial setbacks. Join your peers to explore strategies for balancing agility and security across infrastructure platforms, ensuring your organization remains resilient against emerging cybersecurity threats. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEST

Roundtable: What Are MSEs' Concerns About Broadcom's Acquisition of VMware and What Actions are They Taking

Julia Palmer, VP Analyst, Gartner
Midsize enterprise (MSE) CIOs/IT leaders are feeling the effects of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and its impact on infrastructure and operations and IT modernization. MSE IT leaders must grasp the changes and their implications and develop actionable strategies based on their size, scale and operating environment to manage the technological and business disruptions. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEST

Senior Leader Roundtable: Building Your Winning Team: Developing I&O Leadership Capability

Andrew Holcombe, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Mardi Paterson, Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Heads of I&O rely on their leadership team to deliver infrastructure services, manage business expectations and drive changes across the organization to meet increasing demands. Yet, many I&O leaders struggle to develop the change and business leadership skills required. Join your peers to share experiences on how to develop the capability of your leadership team to execute on your I&O agenda. ... Show More Show Less

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