“An incredibly professional and insightful conference — and at its best moments truly inspiring. I’m going home with a bunch of new ideas. And will be back.”
All 2025 Conference Sessions
Gartner IT Sympoisum/Xpo™ conference dove deep into key topics for CIOs and IT executives around AI, cybersecurity, cloud and more.
Look back at 2025 Conference Sessions
Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. While we work to develop this year's agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.
Filter Sessions
Cancel
Track
Topic
Session Type
Industry
Day
Showing 42 Sessions
Clear All
Monday, 10 November, 2025
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET
Roundtable: Practical IT Cost Optimization in Uncertain Times
Simon Myers,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Klaus Kroell,
Executive Partner, Gartner
IT has an outdated reputation as a cost center. So, when times are tough, technology leaders are often asked to dramatically and quickly cut costs. How are you being proactive, rather than reactive, about your IT cost-cutting? Where are you succeeding in demonstrating the value of IT investment, and where are you struggling? Come prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET
Roundtable: Building the Talent Pipeline for the Next Generation
Wassim Azzi,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Pawel Bialka,
Executive Partner, Gartner
IT leaders must focus on maximizing future talent to stay competitive and champion change. This means not only growing your reach, but also considering how you are promoting and developing those already within your internal talent pipeline. Join this roundtable to share bright spots and challenges in identifying and developing IT talent and leaders in your organization. Come prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET
Roundtable: The Impact of AI in a Central Bank Environment
Alistair Newton,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Join an open discussion on how AI is revolutionizing the central bank environment. Explore with peers how advanced analytics and automation improve economic forecasting, streamline regulatory compliance and boost operational efficiency. Learn how AI-powered solutions strengthen fraud detection and cybersecurity, empowering central banks to safeguard financial systems and make informed decisions. Discover the transformative potential of AI and its role in shaping the future of central banking.
...
Show More
Show Less
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET
Roundtable: Making Cybersecurity a Practical Priority for Your Business
Vernon Thaver,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Ad Krikke,
Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
As cybersecurity concerns pose increased risk to business outcomes in today's environment, it is critical that executive stakeholders treat it as a business priority and investment, and not just a cost center. How are you measuring and reporting on cybersecurity value? How are you showing the practical links between cybersecurity and business outcomes? Join this discussion and share your strategies and challenges with your peers. Come prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM CET
Roundtable: Leading CIOs Through Uncertainty (Exclusive to Midsize IT Organizations)
Bianca Granetto,
Executive Partner, Gartner
VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) has significantly impacted business operations, and increased the frequency of changes in strategy and strategic planning. This strains CIOs’ already lean teams. Join this session to share your pain points and discuss tools, methods and actions for resolution with peers.
...
Show More
Show Less
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET
Roundtable: Uncovering AI’s Purpose & Value for Healthcare Organizations (Multi-group)
Nic McCullagh,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Diana Billingham,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Nicola Mckenna,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Edward Groen,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Joe Malek,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
AI initiatives find their true value and purpose during the transition from implementation to optimization, as they realize both promised efficiencies and unlock new potential. Join this roundtable to share your experiences and learn from others about where AI is delivering value, and purpose within healthcare organizations. Come prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET
Banking & Financial Services Roundtable: AI Finding Its Purpose and Value Creation (Multi-group)
Markus Elsbroek,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Dogan Necip Mersin,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Simon Myers,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Pawel Bialka,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Yunus Ozdemir,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Umberto Barra,
VP Service Delivery, Gartner
AI initiatives find their true value and purpose in the transition from implementation to optimization, as they realize both promised efficiencies and unlock net new potential. At this roundtable, share your experiences and hear from others about where they are finding AI value and purpose within banking and financial services organizations. Come prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET
Roundtable: Uncovering AI’s Purpose & Value for Higher Education Organizations (Multi-group)
Ed Boris,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Heikki Lahdensuo,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Nienke Wichers Hoeth,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Simon Hill,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Chris Wade,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
AI initiatives find their true value and purpose during the transition from implementation to optimization, as they realize both promised efficiencies and unlock new potential. Join this roundtable to share your experiences and learn from others about where AI is delivering value, and purpose within higher education organizations. Be prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET
Insurance Roundtable: AI Finding Its Purpose and Value Creation (Multi-group)
Matt Potashnick,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Armin Samali,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Frank Appenzeller,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Eric Loos,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Vaclav Spana,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Laurent Corbineau,
VP, Team Manager, Gartner
AI initiatives find their true value and purpose in the transition from implementation to optimization, as they realize both promised efficiencies and unlock net new potential. At this roundtable, share your experiences and hear from others about where they are finding AI value and purpose within insurance organizations. Come prepared to participate in a group discussion around this topic.
...
Show More
Show Less
Items per page:
1 – 9 of 42 Items
1 of 4 Pages
Sorry, no sessions match your criteria. Please refine your filters to display sessions.