All 2025 Conference Sessions

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference 2025 dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT business leaders around AI, executive leadership, the business value of IT and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2025 Conference Theme

Drive Change. Build a Tech-Driven Future.

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference is dedicated to empowering leaders with the tools, strategies and actionable insight needed to drive growth in an uncertain environment. Join us as we delve into the critical role of innovation in shaping the future outcomes of business in a tech-driven world.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.
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Monday, 06 October, 2025

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM GST

Creating an IT Strategy in Times of Disruption; Pitfalls and Best Practices
Tomas Nielsen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Creating and executing an IT Strategy is a key task for CIOs. 60% of CIOs see this as a top priority. In times of disruption, a clear strategy can make the difference between success and failure. To enable CIOs to create their IT Strategies with their own team, this session will present Gartner's templates & best practices for IT strategy, as well as share tactics to avoid typical pitfalls. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 07 October, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM GST

CIO Circle Workshop: Lead Resilience From Definition to Implementation in Uncertain Times
In today's unstable and volatile environment, CIOs can be key partners in enhancing operational and business resilience by leading from the IT perspective. In this workshop, we'll guide you through assessing your current IT organizational resilience and tolerance for potential threats. Explore both proactive practices to build resilience and reactive strategies to bolster your reliable, recoverable and adaptable IT organization in the face of disaster. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM GST

Cloud Repatriation — The Reality and the Myth
Dennis Smith, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Media entities report that cloud repatriation, the shift of applications from cloud providers back to on-premises, is a major trend today. This session will provide insights into the actual extent of this movement and the reasons behind repatriating certain applications. Additionally, it will offer recommendations for leveraging the trend of "optimal infrastructure." ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 08 October, 2025

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM GST

Workshop: Develop and Refine Your Practical AI Strategy
AI is a powerful and transformative tool for businesses when harnessed effectively. This workshop will focus on key elements and steps you can take as a CIO in developing, refining and adapting your approach for maximum business impact. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM GST

Autonomous Business: What's Next After Digital Business
David Furlonger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
After 10 years, organizations are at various stages in their digital transformation journeys. However, AI is disrupting even these transformations. What will business look like when AI and automation changes the nature of competition and value, what a customer is, what a product is, your operating model, and the nature of leadership itself? In this presentation you will learn about Gartner's view of what's next: Autonomous Business ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM GST

Ask the Expert: How Can Technology Leaders Use OKRs to Drive Strategic Business Outcomes?
Eyad Tachwali, VP, Advisory, Gartner
Technology leaders are challenged to focus and align their teams to achieve business outcomes and enterprise goals. Get answers to your questions on using OKRs to drive focus and execution during this interactive, Q&A style discussion. Questions might include: What are OKRs and why do we use them? How do I pilot and scale OKRs to drive strategic outcomes? ... Show More Show Less

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