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Takeshi Ikeda
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Networking
- Generative AI, Agentic AI and AI
- Skills, Training and Workforce Development
- Edge
- Leadership, Organizational and Cultural Change
Speaker Bio
Takeshi Ikeda focuses on Digital Infrastructure and its security in Japanese and English; Hyperconnected (Digital Twin, IoT, 5G and IT/OT/IoT integration etc.), digital industry strategy; Enterprise networking and its security such as SASE, IT and OT/IoT integration, Cloud networking, Mobile/Wireless networking etc.; Unified Communication and voice/video communication and meeting in organization; Focusing user/vendor perspectives and trends in Japan.
Mr. Ikeda has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His background is in research of IP networking infrastructure for communications service providers at NTT labs and NTT Communications, product management of data center/managed services at KVH (a Fidelity Investments company in Japan), and marketing of software platforms and development at Microsoft.
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Mr. Ikeda has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His background is in research of IP networking infrastructure for communications service providers at NTT labs and NTT Communications, product management of data center/managed services at KVH (a Fidelity Investments company in Japan), and marketing of software platforms and development at Microsoft.
Sessions
Wednesday, 03 December, 2025 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM JST
Enterprise Network Trends in 2026
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
As technology continues to evolve in our daily lives and business environments, a trend is emerging in which everything is supposed to be connected. Technology leaders in organizations need to secure not only their own systems and networks, but also those of their customers and partners. This session will focus on the trends that infrastructure and security leaders should focus on in the future.
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Thursday, 04 December, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM JST
How to Move Forward with Your Game-Changing Opportunities
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
A new world, where everything is connected, lies beyond existing systems and rules. Organizations trying to implement these changes have already begun to take on this challenge. However, most organizations still do not know how to proceed with the game change. In this session, we will discuss the key points to keep in mind when taking on serious game-changing challenges for innovation leaders.
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Thursday, 04 December, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM JST
Roundtable: What is the Key Points To Success As A New Head of I&O
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Taking on a new role as the head of I&O is tough, whether moving in from another enterprise or stepping up internally, with multiple stakeholders across IT and the business who all have demands from you and are waiting for you to deliver. In this session, we will set out five key areas to focus on during your first year in role, that will help you succeed and grow your career.
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