Experience the difference. Meet your peers, talk with analysts, build your network and turn insights into action.
Brandon Germer
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Business Value of IT
- AI Operationalization and Governance
- Culture and Change Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operating Models
- Executive Leadership
- AI Strategy and Business Alignment
Speaker Bio
Brandon Germer is a Vice President Analyst in Gartner's Office of the CIO Research. Mr. Germer advises CIOs and AI leaders and their teams on strategy, strategic planning, and operating model design through written research, conferences, workshops, and 1 to 1 interactions. He is also the Conference Chair of CIO Leadership Forum North America.
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Sessions
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM JST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy
Neha Kumar,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Brandon Germer,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Yoshi Matsumoto,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Hear Gartner’s unique "big picture" insights that will shape your perspective on your most critical priorities. Spark strategic discussions with your peers during the conference as well as with your colleagues throughout the year.
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Thursday, November 05, 2026 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM JST
IT2030: Expose the C-Suite Tensions That Could Derail Your AI Ambitions
Brandon Germer,
VP Analyst, Gartner
IT's role is rapidly transforming, and legacy operating models are no longer fit for purpose. The post-AI job redesign effort, agentic AI and global instability are forcing CIOs and their peers to accept that they can no longer succeed without coleading change. Join this session to learn the essential steps to reimagine your operating model for this new era and secure IT's future.
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