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Erick Brethenoux
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Speaker Bio
Erick Brethenoux is Gartner's Artificial Intelligence Chief of Research. He specializes artificial intelligence techniques, methods and strategy, decision intelligence and applied cognitive computing. Mr. Brethenoux guides organizations on the strategic, organizational and technology aspects of using artificial intelligence as a driving force of their growth and differentiation. In particular, his research focuses on the operationalization of artificial intelligence techniques and practices, AI Engineering and next-generation decision intelligence systems.
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Sessions
Monday, 06 October, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM GST
Ask the Expert: How to Build an Enterprise AI Literacy Program
Erick Brethenoux,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
In this session, we will discuss why AI literacy is now essential as AI grows more accessible and regulations emerge. We’ll explore the key elements of an effective AI literacy program, from defining a basic curriculum to making the program engaging and implementing it for different organizational personas. Learn how to move from AI awareness to true AI literacy, foster an AI-first culture and prepare your organization for a future where AI becomes part of its fabric.
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Monday, 06 October, 2025 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM GST
AI Agents: Are You Ready to Set Your AI Free?
Erick Brethenoux,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI agents are emerging as an critical AI trend. This is because they enable levels of business adaptability, flexibility and agility that can’t be achieved with traditional AI systems trained for a specific task. Their flexibility is valuable when operating environments are unpredictable, and real-time monitoring and control aren’t practical. Autonomous behaviors have significant societal, legal and ethical implications, but are the answer to the increasing complexity paralyzing our enterprise systems.
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Tuesday, 07 October, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM GST
The Pillars of a Successful AI Strategy
Erick Brethenoux,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The enormous potential business value of AI is not going to materialize spontaneously. AI leaders should guide their organizations toward an era in which AI is not only creating tangible business value but also going beyond to become a critical competitive differentiator and industry disruptor.
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