In today’s uncertain and volatile world, the choices CIOs and technology leaders need to make are crucial. Now is the moment to harness AI and make the strategic decisions that ensure success of your digital transformation.
As the lead change agent, you need:
● Adaptive leadership. Navigating fast changing, complex challenges with clarity and purpose.
● Smart technology decisions. AI-ready data, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty, cost optimization and more.
● Innovation and resilience. Creating a culture ready to embrace change.
● Actionable insights. Gaining practical and prioritized strategies that create value.
● Future-ready workforce. Preparing your organization for a very different tomorrow.
Join us at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 to make the critical choices that unlock the greatest potential of change for you, your organization and our society.
All 2025 Conference Sessions
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs around AI, cybersecurity, executive leadership and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.
2025 conference theme
Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence
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Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
02:15 PM - 02:45 PM JST
Gartner Board of Directors Survey 2026: How CIOs Can Respond to Shareholder Technology Priorities
Kristin Moyer,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Technology is top of mind for many shareholder boards. Investors and shareholders see technologies such as AI as a lever for shareholder value and cyber-risk as a threat to their investments. CIOs will play a critical role in delivering on shareholder expectations. This session will share data on the most current board priorities, and how CIOs can deliver on them.
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05:45 PM - 06:30 PM JST
CIO Circle Roundtable: Refining How to Communicate Business Value Through DX and Digital Initiatives
Naoki Nakada,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Taiji Abe,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Participants will share practical examples of how to effectively communicate the value generated by DX and digital initiatives as tangible business outcomes to executives and business units.
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05:45 PM - 06:15 PM JST
Enhancing AI Readiness Maturity and Leadership Roles: Strategic Insights for CIOs
Tatsuya Ichishi,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The maturity of AI readiness significantly impacts business outcomes. How can AI readiness be matured? What responsibilities should be assigned to the key individuals driving this process? Join this session to gain insights into CIOs’ AI strategies using findings from Gartner’s CDAO Survey.
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05:45 PM - 06:30 PM JST
CIO Circle Roundtable: Personal Brand Building and Stakeholder Engagement for Newly Appointed CIOs
Toshiki Yabuuchi,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Takenori Namai,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
To quickly adapt to their new role and demonstrate effective leadership, newly appointed CIOs must focus on building a strong personal brand and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. In this session, participants will share their experiences and insights and discuss practical approaches to achieving these goals.
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Wednesday, 29 October, 2025
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST
CIO Circle Roundtable: Personal Brand Building and Stakeholder Engagement for Newly Appointed CIOs (Repeat)
Takenori Namai,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Toshiki Yabuuchi,
Executive Partner, Gartner
To quickly adapt to their new role and demonstrate effective leadership, newly appointed CIOs must focus on building a strong personal brand and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. In this session, participants will share their experiences and insights and discuss practical approaches to achieving these goals.
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03:40 PM - 04:25 PM JST
CIO Circle Roundtable: Refining How to Communicate Business Value Through DX and Digital Initiatives (Repeat)
Taiji Abe,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Naoki Nakada,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Participants will share practical examples of how to effectively communicate the value generated by DX and digital initiatives as tangible business outcomes to executives and business units.
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03:40 PM - 04:10 PM JST
How to Increase Board Confidence in Cybersecurity
Kristin Moyer,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Boards lack confidence in their own cybersecurity oversight abilities and those of their CEO. Lack of board confidence spells trouble for CIOs because it can amplify pressure for unrealistic results, lower investment appetite and ultimately reduce business resilience. This session will show CIOs how to empower a confident, cyber resilient board.
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