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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs around AI, cybersecurity, executive leadership and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2025 Conference Theme

Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence

In today’s volatile world, CIOs and tech leaders face crucial choices. Now is the time to harness AI for successful digital transformation. As the lead change agent, you need:

  • Adaptive leadership to navigate complex challenges

  • Smart tech decisions on AI-ready data, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty and cost optimization

  • Innovation and resilience to foster a change-ready culture

  • Actionable insights for prioritized strategies

  • A future-ready workforce for tomorrow

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Monday, 10 November, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET

Ask the Expert: IT Strategy for Midsize Enterprises (Exclusive to Midsize Enterprise Program)
Roger Caleya, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The perception of strategic planning as a complex and time-consuming exercise often leads midsize enterprise CIOs to respond operationally to business demands. Join this interactive session to ask questions and learn from those posed by your peers. Solve your doubts around IT strategic planning and jump-start the creation of your strategy. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM CET

CIO Circle Workshops: Anticipate Disruption Using Scenario Planning
Giorgio Santini, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Thomas Schellenberg, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Sampsa Korhonen, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Effective scenario planning is your secret weapon in remaining agile in uncertain times. In this workshop, we will leverage scenario planning techniques to guide you through predicting, responding, and learning from hypothetical futures so your organization can be better prepared for future challenges and opportunities. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM CET

Roundtable: Leading CIOs Through Uncertainty (Exclusive to Midsize Enterprise Program)
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

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM CET

CIO Circle Workshop: Lead Resilience From Definition to Implementation in Uncertain Times
Johnnie Sorrell, Executive Partner, Gartner
PILAR DE MIGUEL, Executive Partner, Gartner
Eduardo Mastranza, VP, Team Manager, 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 your 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

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM CET

Signature Series: Top Strategic Predictions for 2026 and Beyond
Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session covers ten predictions of the future that represent opportunities — or threats. CIOs, tech providers and business leaders will need to decide which while acting swiftly. Show Less

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM CET

CIO Circle Workshop: New-to-Role CIO — A Structured Approach to Accelerate Your Speed to Value
David Redpath, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Karena Freeman, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Rudolf Van Der Woude, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
New to role CIOs must balance near-term performance objectives while building for the future. Whether you are a first-time CIO, new to the company/industry or a seasoned high-performer, this session will help you drive success in your role through a structured and practical approach to accelerate value. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Ask the Expert: Leverage an Office of the CIO (OCIO) for Strategic Impact
Peter Skyttegaard, VP Analyst, Gartner
This interactive session will allow participants to explore the opportunities and challenges of leveraging an OCIO to help CIOs focus and deliver strategic impact. Bring your questions (e.g., what is the role and scope of the OCIO? How do we launch an OCIO? What are common pitfalls for OCIOs?) and be prepared to discuss with your peers and Gartner experts. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

3 Ways CIOs Can Advance Midsize Enterprise Growth
Gladys Yeo, Sr Principal, Advisory, Gartner
Midsize enterprise CIOs are expected to drive growth through technology. However, with 75% of the IT spend already dedicated to running the business, CIOs have limited resources left to deliver growth and transformation. To make the right tradeoffs, CIOs must use their influence to place principled growth bets. Join this discussion to learn which CIO activities have the highest impact on growth. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 11 November, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CET

Ask the Expert: Navigating Challenges for New-to-Role Midsize Enterprise CIOs (Exclusive to Midsize Enterprise Program)
Roger Caleya, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As a newly appointed MSE CIO, whether in your current organization or a new one, you will face opportunities, challenges and risks. Join this session to ask questions and share best practices on overcoming challenges, understanding your role, the talent and culture you’ve inherited, and your industry. The sooner you address these issues, the quicker you can achieve value for IT. ... Show More Show Less

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Dennis Schmidt-Bordemann
Senior Consultant Thought Leadership, Siemens AG

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