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      2026 Conference Topics at a Glance

      Due to popular demand, Gartner CIO Leadership Forum is expanding in 2027, offering two opportunities to attend the conference, both in London, and in the new location of Vienna. While we finalize the 2027 agenda, take a look at the topics from the 2026 conference in London.

      AI

      As teams race to drive greater innovation and business growth with their AI initiatives, the challenges of scaling and governing these expanding portfolios loom large. Learn how to think about these with strategy and vision, taking every complexity and hurdle in stride.

      Articulating the Business Value of IT and AI

      There’s an art and science to identifying and measuring the value of IT and your AI initiatives. Learn how you can craft a more impactful business value narrative and support it with metrics that your business leadership will care about.

      Culture and Change

      Create a culture that embraces continuous exploration and the quest for game-changing business practices and capabilities. Learn how to manage ongoing change and keep employees motivated and engaged.

      Look back at 2026 conference sessions

      Many conference sessions were presented each day at Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2026 in London. While we work to develop the 2027 agenda, filter to see the 2026 sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 23 March, 2026

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM GMT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: AI After the Hype: Scaling Human + Machine Value
      Nate Suda, VP Analyst, Gartner
      CIOs are in the hot seat: as hype hasn’t hit the P&L, but executives have seen enough real wins to know value is there. What they want now is simple: a technology leader who can cut through the noise and tell them what works most of the time, and what doesn’t. This keynote gives CIOs license to stop naming specific initiatives that almost never pay off – and where to double-down. You’ll walk away with a tool to score your own portfolio, decide where to pivot, persist or pull the plug, instead of betting on hype. ... Show More Show Less

      05:15 PM - 06:00 PM GMT

      Guest Keynote: How to Survive and Thrive in New Environments

      Tim Peake, Astronaut
      In 2016, Tim Peake returned from a six-month mission to the International Space Station. On this mission, he lived and worked in isolation, confined to a small space along with five other astronauts and dealt with the ever-present threat of space debris, fire or medical emergency raises many challenges. In order to psychologically prepare for this, he trained in extreme environments, including living underground for seven days in vast cave systems or spending twelve days on the ocean floor in an underwater habitat. Join us as Tim shares how his experiences gave him a unique insight into what it takes not just to survive but to thrive in isolation. According to Tim, "It's important to embrace your new surroundings and make a positive mental adjustment in order to ‘normalize the abnormal.’” He demonstrates how structure and routine are key to daily life, where you must learn to focus on what you can achieve and not being distracted by factors that are outside of your control. Tim will share strategies to maintain positive mental attitude and good communication skills in new and different environments. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM GMT

      Guest Keynote: The Trouble with Automation

      Hannah Fry, Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics, Cambridge University
      We like to think of ourselves as master decision makers; as perfectly rational creatures, grounded in reason and logic. It’s a nice idea, but the reality is rather different. In truth, humans are a mess of competing incentives, of bad memories and of blind, impulsive biases. The modern era of AI is, in some sense, an attempt to automate our decision making, iron out some of the fallibilities and biases built in to our choices. But decisions driven by data have blind spots too. And all this leaves us to a conundrum: humans are flawed, machines are flawed. So who do we want to leave in charge of our decision making. Who should be the ultimate arbiter when there are very real dangers of leaving any one side in charge? This can be a session with lots of audience interaction, that aims to uncover some of the hidden flaws in our own decision making, as well as those of the systems we’ve built to replace us. It aims to explore some of the greatest ironies of automation and puts into perspective some of the hardest challenges facing the future. ... Show More Show Less

      04:00 PM - 04:45 PM GMT

      Gartner Keynote: Beyond CIO: The Future of Executive Technology Leadership
      Daniel Sanchez Reina, VP Analyst, Gartner
      AI, geopolitical shifts, and deglobalization are transforming the technology landscape—and the roles at the top. Today’s executive tech leaders go beyond CIO, with expanded mandates that signal technology’s rising strategic weight. Hybrid titles that span AI, digital, technology, transformation, and innovation are now the norm. Are you ready to lead in this new era? Join us to explore the evolving profiles of executive technology leadership, gain insights from trailblazing leaders, and discover how you can future-proof your career and organization. Step into the next generation of tech leadership. ... Show More Show Less

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