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Ed Gabrys
Managing Vice President
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Executive Leadership
Speaker Bio
Ed Gabrys is a Managing Vice President in Gartner CIO Research, based in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Gabrys' research focuses on leadership, influencing & persuasion, politics, conflict management, and storytelling (i.e. persuasive communications).
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Sessions
Monday, 06 October, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM GST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Walking The Golden Path to Value
Jennifer Carter,
Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Ed Gabrys,
Managing Vice President, Gartner
AI isn't everything, but it's touching everything. To achieve the next level of value, you must navigate the blinding hype surrounding AI readiness and the lagging progress of human readiness. Join Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how CIOs, AI leaders and IT leaders can chart their own "golden path" – navigating vendor choices, reimagining the workforce and redefining organizational identities – to be agents of change.
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Monday, 06 October, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM GST
Exclusive Invitational Lunch Session: Extract Value From AI Amid Uncertainty
Ed Gabrys,
Managing Vice President, Gartner
Mohy Shams,
Regional VP Sales, Gartner
Get an exclusive look at navigating IT and delivering value in the era of AI, with insight from one of Gartner’s most popular research presentations tailored to your role as an IT leader. Then, to turn this insight into action, you will hear from a former executive on how Gartner helps leaders like you overcome challenges, make smarter decisions, and achieve technology and business objectives during times of disruption.
NOTE: Lunch will be served outside Al Wasl 3 room for session attendees at 12:30 pm GST. ... Show More Show Less
NOTE: Lunch will be served outside Al Wasl 3 room for session attendees at 12:30 pm GST. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM GST
Guest Keynote: Walking Your Golden Path — Navigating AI Readiness, Human Readiness, and Transcending Limits
CIOs and IT leaders are at a defining moment. They must balance AI’s rapid technical readiness with the slower pace of human and organizational change. This panel will explore what it takes to walk your own golden path—cutting through the hype, making deliberate choices, and preparing your enterprise for a future where what got you here won’t get you there.
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Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM GST
You’re a New CIO: Navigate These Pitfalls When Making Changes in IT
Ed Gabrys,
Managing Vice President, Gartner
As a new CIO, expectations are high, and all eyes are on you. On day one, you need to be ready to show your C-suite peers and other stakeholders you’ve got a plan. However, there are pitfalls on the path to success. Surprisingly, pitfalls aren’t what you think they are. In this session, learn the three critical pitfalls you’ll face in your first year and the proactive actions to navigate them.
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Wednesday, 08 October, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM GST
Ask the Expert: How to Shape a Personal Brand That Builds Respect and Trust
Ed Gabrys,
Managing Vice President, Gartner
In today’s fast-moving and ever-evolving technology landscape, CIOs must lead through influence rather than authority. This interactive session explores how your personal brand can strengthen your executive presence, foster peer commitment and build trust across the C-suite. Get practical advice on where to start, how to overcome internal barriers and how to make your authentic brand work for you.
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