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Gartner CIO and IT Executive Conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT executives around AI, cybersecurity, cloud and more.

Track A: Strategic Leadership, Culture and Executive Influence

Effective leadership strategies for CIOs and IT executives, focusing on inspiring teams, driving innovation, leading digital transformation within organization and evolving new operating models for an emerging future.

Track B: Agentic AI, Emerging Tech and Operationalization

Emerging technologies and trends, such as AI, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergy, are shaping and disrupting the future of business. Learn how these innovations can be leveraged to create value and competitive advantage.

Track C: Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Resilience

Explore the latest cybersecurity threats and defense strategies to protect your organization. Learn how to build resilient security frameworks and respond effectively to evolving cyber risks.

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      Monday, 06 October, 2025

      12:55 PM - 01:15 PM GST

      Stonebranch: Helping ASN Bank Modernize and Automate IT for a Sustainable Future
      Kevin Den Ouden, IT LEAD CLOUD, ASN Bank
      Peter Baljet, CTO, Stonebranch
      ASN Bank is evolving into a digital, sustainable bank with a SaaS-first strategy, modular IT, and strong partnerships. To boost agility, it's consolidating schedulers and MFT tools to Stonebranch Universal Automation Center (UAC). With the help of ServiceNow, Grafana, and Git integrations, UAC allows ASN Bank to modernize IT ops, implement jobs-as-code, gain observability, scale real-time automation, and support its forward-thinking mission. ... Show More Show Less

      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
      Deven Pandey, MVP, Service Delivery, Gartner
      Emad Shafik, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
      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
      Wassim Azzi, Executive Partner, Gartner
      Arnold Gutmann, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
      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

      11:30 AM - 12:00 PM GST

      CME: AI’s New Rules for CIOs - Unfiltered Insights, Practical Takeaways
      Wissam Youssef, CEO, CME
      Joumanna Bercetche, TV ANCHOR, Bloomberg
      Abdullah Mahmood, PARTNER, Deloitte & Touche (M.E.)
      In this session you will hear from strategic and engineering leaders, guided by a seasoned moderator who brings the abstract into the real world. Together, they’ll unpack how to navigate blindfolded strategy, capture AI’s economic dividend, and redesign delivery models. Expect unfiltered insights and leave with practical takeaways you can apply next week. ... 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

      03:00 PM - 03:30 PM GST

      Autonomous Business: What's Next After Digital Business
      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

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      “An excellent conference, featuring distinguished and relevant content, as well as insights and trends that prompt us to rethink the future and our IT strategy within our organization.”

      Khaldun S.A. Al Khaldi
      VP, Head of Enterprise Infrastructure Services, Dubai Islamic Bank

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