All 2025 Conference Sessions

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference 2025 dives deep into key topics for CIOs, IT and business leaders around AI, executive leadership, business value of IT and more to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.

2025 Conference Theme

Drive Change. Build a Tech-Driven Future

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference is dedicated to empowering leaders with the tools, strategies and actionable insights. Join us as we delve into the critical role of innovation in shaping the future outcomes of business in a tech-driven world.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.
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Monday, 22 September, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Seven Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2025-2030
David Furlonger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CIOs must deal with both expected and unexpected Disruptions. The seven disruptions highlights critical disruptions that may be closer to happening that most CIOs believe. In this way, it helps CIOs see around corners and plan for what changes will fundamentally shift current thinking and timing on a topic. It is used as a foundation for how to recognize, prioritize and respond to disruption. ... 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

04:00 PM - 04:20 PM BRT

Hype Cycle for Manufacturing Technologies, 2025
Lillian Oyen-Ustad, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
This session will focus on the critical technologies for manufacturers, featured in the latest Gartner Hype Cycles for Manufacturing Technologies. Attendees can expect to gain insight into five key innovations and real examples of their impact. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT

The CIO's Guide to Evaluating Emerging Technologies
Anderson Cunha, Sr Director, Advisory, Gartner
How can CIOs pick the right time to start experimenting with an emerging technology? CIOs must seize the opportunities that emerging technologies offer, while mitigating the risks they pose to the organization. This session advises CIOs on how to evaluate your organization’s trigger point to start a POC with an emerging technology, based on assessing five sets of adoption constraints. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BRT

Gartner Keynote: Emerging Technology Vision 2026 -- The Future Is Autonomous Business
Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
What comes after digital business? Autonomous business! Demanded by an ever increasing need for more efficiency and higher productivity. Enabled by a host of emerging technologies. What emerging technologies should you consider? What will the autonomous business look like? And is this trend even desirable? What about the people? Spoiler alert: it will work out well. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 23 September, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BRT

Signature Series: Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
Soyeb Barot, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Become a CIO superhero ready to conquer today’s toughest challenges! This must-attend session reveals Gartner’s top strategic technology trends for 2026 and beyond. Learn what the trends are, why they matter, and what to watch for or do—so you can turn disruption, uncertainty, and change into opportunity, growth, and competitive advantage. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT

Maverick Research: The Far Future According to Maverick
Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
A Gartner classic and must-see session. Explore Gartner's most Maverick predictions. The initial response might be, "That's weird, wild and outlandish," while the second response could be, "Hmmmmm, there might be something to it." This high-energy session challenges conventional wisdom, ensuring you can't lose: you either gain a new perspective or dismiss the ideas and continue on your current path with renewed conviction. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT

Catalysts for Change: Future Impact of Emerging Technologies on Industries
Mandi Bishop, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CIOs will explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies and the key drivers behind these changes. This session will share insights from Gartner's framework for evaluating these emerging technologies, emphasizing their unique impacts across sectors. Understanding these dynamics will help CIOs prioritize investments and identify industries to monitor for technological advancements. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM BRT

How to Start Your Journey to the New Future of ERP Era
Denis Torii, VP Analyst, Gartner
The future of ERP strategies is driven by improving overall operations and transforming them into an adaptive, headless ERP experience. CIOs must attend this session to learn how to embark on this promising yet complex journey. ... Show More Show Less

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