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Takeshi Ikeda
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Executive Leadership
- Innovation
- Emerging Technologies
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
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM JST
Signature Series: Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Become a CIO superhero ready to conquer today’s toughest challenges! This must-attend session reveals Gartner’s top strategic technology trends for 2026 and beyond. Learn what the trends are, why they matter, and what to watch for or do—so you can turn disruption, uncertainty, and change into opportunity, growth, and competitive advantage.
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Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM JST
Ask the Expert: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This is an interactive session in which participants and experts interact with the content of the previous Signature Series session, "Top Trends in Strategic Technologies for 2025."
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Thursday, 30 October, 2025 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM JST
Digital Shift: How to Move Forward With Your Game Change
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
A new world, where everything is connected, lies beyond existing systems and rules. Companies and organizations trying to make these changes have already begun to take on this challenge, but most 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, 30 October, 2025 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM JST
Gartner Closing Keynote
Tsuneo Fujiwara,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Hiroyuki Katayama,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Wataru Katsurashima,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will summarize the key messages and recommendations described during the three days of Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. It will provide you with the essence of the conference and how it will assist you in the future.
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