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      Conference Theme 2026

      Beyond AI: The New Frontier of Leadership. AI is redefining business, but the differentiator is integrating technology, talent, and purpose. The challenge is to lead a new era where humans and machines expand organizational and societal potential. Explore our topics, developed with this theme.

      Agentic AI

      Get practical guidance for building and scaling AI, GenAI and AI agents. Learn to optimize costs, manage risk and deliver business value from your AI investments.

      Business Value of IT

      Communicate the business value of IT with value metrics and reframe IT cost optimization as a business decision. Learn to manage technology investments strategically and align them with enterprise goals.

      Culture & Change Management

      Cultivate a culture that embraces change, fosters innovation and promotes inclusion. Learn how to inspire teams, encourage continuous learning and build an environment where everyone can thrive.
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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented at Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference 2025. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 22 September, 2025

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Walking The Golden Path to Value
      Dixie John, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Gabriela Vogel, VP Analyst, 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. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BRT

      Elastic: Stone - Da Maquininha ao App com Dados Escaláveis e Foco no Cliente
      Samanta Silva, SWE DIRECTOR, STONE
      Cristina Brisola, RVP BRAZIL, Elastic
      Transformamos um desafio comum em tech — fornecer dados para a gestão do cliente — em uma solução eficiente e escalável. A partir da escuta ativa dos clientes, unimos visão de produto, negócio e tecnologia para, com a Elastic, construir uma plataforma robusta que atende diversos casos de uso com performance, escalabilidade e foco em resultados. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

      6 Measures That Will Enhance Your IT Business Value Story
      Robert Naegle, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Communicating IT’s business value can be challenging. What makes a good business value story? What metrics should CIOs use to communicate IT's value to business leaders and board members? This session will propose six universal value measures, explain how to build value metrics and when to use them in your business value narratives. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

      Aligning Enterprise Applications — IT’s Role in Funding Innovation
      Tad Travis, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Applications are evolving from systems that merely support processes into intelligent systems that optimize processes. Gartner research reveals that IT has direct or shared responsibility for 86% of all application funding, which means that IT plays a critical role in shaping the future of enterprise applications. Join this session to learn about current practices for application strategies, funding and innovation priorities. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

      Ask the Expert: What's the Future of Computing and Artificial General Intelligence?
      Soyeb Barot, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
      Explore emerging trends in computing and the impact of artificial general intelligence (AGI) on the future of business. Understand how these technologies can transform operations, create new opportunities and challenge current paradigms. Gain insights from Gartner expert and get ready for the next technological leap. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

      Avoiding the Top Mistakes in Your Cloud Strategy
      Dennis Smith, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
      Many organizations think they have a working cloud strategy or lack one altogether. They often consider IT's needs without input from other parts of the organization. Likewise, they often operate under the false assumption that a cloud strategy is the same as a cloud implementation plan or a data center strategy. Here are the top 10 mistakes Gartner saw most often while reviewing hundreds of cloud strategy documents. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

      CIO Circle Roundtable: How to Communicate Cybersecurity in Terms of Business?
      Marcus Pinheiro, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
      Giovanni Pengue Filho, Executive Partner, Gartner
      This roundtable focuses on the critical task of communicating cybersecurity issues and strategies in business terms. How should you effectively convey the importance of cybersecurity to non-technical stakeholders and align security initiatives with business objectives? Join this discussion with your peers to share approaches, challenges, and success stories in bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business priorities. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BRT

      Contract Negotiation Clinic: Gartner’s Top 10 Tips, Tactics and Tricks for Negotiation Success
      Melanie Alexander, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Join this interactive session to explore ten powerful negotiation tips, tactics and tricks that are an integral part of the negotiation planning process. These can serve as your negotiation playbook for all major technology negotiations for cost optimization and risk mitigation. Attendees will receive ready-to-use templates and checklists to implement these tips, tactics and tricks within their organizations. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BRT

      Hype Cycle for Generative AI in Banking
      Jasleen Kaur Sindhu, VP Analyst, Gartner
      This Hype Cycle presents the most significant generative AI innovations that will change banking. CIOs can use this Hype Cycle to make practical business decisions and prioritize strategic investments. ... Show More Show Less

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