All 2025 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference dove deep into key topics for CIOs and IT executives around AI, cybersecurity, cloud and more.

Session Takeaways

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Gartner Opening Keynote: Walking the Golden Path to Value

Speakers:

  • Rob O’Donohue, VP Analyst
  • Gabriela Vogel, VP Analyst

Key takeaways

  • Avoid extremes of AI disbelief and hype; most GenAI initiatives fail, so focus on realistic value rather than vendor claims.
  • Appoint a dedicated AI leader to improve project sustainability, trust, and performance outcomes.
  • AI value depends on human readiness: invest in upskilling, change management, and strategic alignment to maximize benefits.
  • Evaluate AI readiness, calculate hidden costs, and choose vendors carefully; build human skills and AI literacy to capture long-term value.

Signature Series: CIOs and Technology Executive Agenda

Speakers:

  • Daniel Sanchez Reina, VP Analyst
  • Hung LeHong, Distinguished VP Analyst

Key takeaways

  • Top performing technology executives have three things in common: the ability to be agile in their platforms and people; the ability to manage risk; and the ability to be tenacious, to see things through to the end, to get value, and to keep going.​
  • Year-over-year, CIOs and technology executives plan to increase their budget for AI and generative AI by 33% and 32% on average, even though overall IT budgets are mostly flat.
  • Pivots and reprioritization, not calendar-based planning, will dominate 2026.

4 Generative AI Skills to Master in 2025

Speakers:

  • Tori Paulman, VP Analyst

Key takeaways

  • Bridging the AI Optimism Gap: Executive leaders are enthusiastic about AI’s potential, but most workers feel their skills are underutilized and remain skeptical. Closing this gap is critical.
  • Mastering Four Essential GenAI Skills: Success with generative AI depends on proficiency in use case identification, tech fluency, effective prompting, and output discernment. 
  • Fostering Ongoing Engagement and Community: Dedicate time for experimentation, reward breakthrough ideas, and form GenAI communities of practice to accelerate skill development and innovation.

Seven Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2025-2030

Speakers:

  • Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst

Key takeaways

  • AI and digital innovation will drive significant disruptions between 2025 and 2030, reshaping business and society.
  • Autonomous business platforms will automate decision-making and operations, requiring new approaches to business models and governance.
  • The rise of AI sovereignty and “AI-free” trust will impact regulations, security, and public confidence in digital content.
  • Organizations must address a workforce competence crisis as AI replaces entry-level roles, making talent development and upskilling essential.

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Monday, 10 November, 2025

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

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CET

Around the World in 80 DataCenters: How to Save Your Global IT Strategy

Bart Willemsen, VP Analyst, Gartner
Worldwide ongoing turmoil frequently reheats discussions regarding locking down digital borders, geopolitically and economically driven data residency restrictions, and sovereignty concerns. All of these impact one's cloud and infrastructure strategy choices, and the thing is: There is no single answer. Join this session to outline structural considerations and process, and technology approaches to reduce risks and gain confidence. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 12:35 PM CET

Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge

Thomas Lintemuth, VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner’s recent technology adoption survey shows that security service edge interest and adoption are top of mind for many chief information security officers. This session will summarize the findings and materials of the latest security service edge Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities, providing insights for clients looking to invest in this technology. ... Show More Show Less

01:00 PM - 01:30 PM CET

Okta: Agentic AI & Identity - Let’s Co-Create the Future

Stephen Mcdermid, CSO EMEA, Okta
Bert Vanspauwen, MANAGING DIRECTOR, Accenture
AI agents are reshaping how we interact with digital systems — accessing data, acting on users' behalf, and executing sensitive actions. As this shift accelerates, identity becomes the cornerstone of secure and trustworthy AI adoption. Join this fireside chat with Bert VanSpauwen, Managing Director IAM for Accenture and Stephen McDermid, Regional CISO, EMEA to learn more.




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01:10 PM - 01:30 PM CET

Axonius: Level up Your CMDB - Enhance Your Asset Inventory with Security Insights

Leslie Forbes, SALES ENGINEER, Axonius
"We already have a CMDB, do we really need CAASM?” This common question highlights a challenge for Security and IT teams. Learn how to maximize the ROI of your existing CMDB by adding Axonius's Asset Intelligence capabilities. Discover how Axonius provides contextualized security insights, asset reconciliation, compliance, and faster incident response, allowing your CMDB to focus on core IT use cases. ... Show More Show Less

01:35 PM - 01:55 PM CET

WalkMe: AI Needs People - Deliver High Adoption of Agentic AI with WalkMe

Leon Ashley, GLOBAL ENABLEMENT MANAGER, WalkMe
Adriel Sanchez, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, WalkMe
AI and transformation efforts often stall because people can’t keep up with change. Fragmented workflows, low adoption, and compliance gaps leave value unrealized. In this session, see how enterprises use the WalkMe Digital Adoption Platform for a rapid response to this challenge - guiding users across apps, automating tasks, enforcing in-app policy, and proving ROI with adoption intelligence.

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02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CET

Boomi: Governance: The Overlooked Enabler of Agentic Value

Ken Jaroenchisakon, Product and Solution Marketing Director, Boomi
Sidd Mishra, SOLUTION ARCHITECT, Page Group
AI agents are rewriting the automation playbook, driving value faster than governance can keep up. This shift creates new urgency for stronger observability and security, especially under the EU AI Act. Achieving ROI requires seamless integration and robust control. Join Boomi and our customer PageGroup to explore practical use cases and frameworks that drive measurable value while building governance into every stage of agentic automation. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM CET

CIO Boardroom: Five CIO Imperatives for Agentic AI Security, moderated by IBM

Dinesh Nagarajan, GLOBAL PARTNER, IBM CONSULTING, IBM Corporation
Christine Barbara Müller, PARTNER & HEAD OF SECURITY SERVICES DACH, IBM Deutschland GmbH
82% of C-suite executives say secure and trustworthy AI is essential to business success.
Join your peers to explore together:
1. Why Agentic AI Redefines the Cybersecurity Landscape
2. Accountability in the Age of Autonomous Agents
3. The CIO’s Role in Governing Agentic AI
4. Strategic C-Suite Partnerships for AI Governance
5. Prioritizing Agentic AI Use Cases in Cybersecurity
(i) IBM Institute for Business Value survey, AI adoption, 2024
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02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CET

Cisco: Agentic AI and the Future of Enterprise Security

Fady Younes, Managing Director, Cybersecurity, Middle East & Africa, Türkiye, Romania and CIS, Cisco
Today's organizations must leverage the power of agentic AI or risk falling behind. This shift demands a rethinking of safety, security, identity, and human collaboration with autonomous AI agents. Securing these complex ecosystems is no longer optional—it's imperative. See Cisco’s approach to security in the agentic era, enabling organizations to lead with trust, agility, and resilience. ... Show More Show Less

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