All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner CIO & IT Executive 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs — including agentic AI, AI governance, IT, cost optimization, emerging technologies and more — to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Beyond AI: The New Frontier of Leadership

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference 2026 explores how to transform AI into a strategic advantage, drive innovation and build organizations prepared for an increasingly dynamic future. Together, we will shape the future of leadership, business models and the role of technology as a catalyst for sustainable growth.

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Monday, 21 September, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

The CIO 2027 Cybersecurity Radar
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join the Gartner's annual cybersecurity radar for CIOs to examine the hottest trends and emerging threats for cybersecurity. This session will provide you with the just-in-time insights you need for your cybersecurity agenda for the coming year. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM BRT

Outlook for AI and Cybersecurity
Craig Porter, Director Analyst, Gartner
AI's promises shaped high expectations in the past. Moreover, every step forward in AI, such as LLMs, created a new wave of "AI washing" and new hopes for concrete improvements. This session puts recent and upcoming changes in perspective and guides on integrating AI into their cybersecurity roadmap. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BRT

Use Threat Indexing to Sharpen Cyber Board Reporting
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Shift board conversations from vague risk descriptions to quantifiable, threat-informed, decision‑relevant insights by consolidating threat intelligence, control performance, business exposure and trend data into a single scoring model. Using baseline protection levels and PLA-attainment scoring, CIOs can shape board reporting for effective oversight that drives priorities, investments and stakeholder defensibility. By 2030, measured protection levels will replace subjective risk methodologies. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM BRT

Ask the Analyst: How to Develop an AI Cybersecurity Strategy for Value and Reduced Risk
Craig Porter, Director Analyst, Gartner
In this interactive session, we will explore practical approaches for building an AI cybersecurity strategy that delivers business value while minimizing risks. Learn how leading organizations are integrating AI into their cybersecurity frameworks, balancing innovation with robust risk management. Gain actionable insights on best practices, governance models and metrics for measuring success in AI-driven security initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM BRT

Workshop: Imagine and Prepare for How the C-Suite Responds to a Personal Data Breach
Bart Willemsen, VP Analyst, Gartner
David Serralheiro, Executive Partner, Gartner
It's our job to keep our company from security incidents and data breaches. But they will happen, and we have to prepare for when they do. In this workshop, you'll actively participate in a group posing as the C-suite of a fictive company suffering from a personal data breach in the collaboration or supply chain. Do you know what the immediate need is? You'll take away key insights to put in your response plan once you're back in the office. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BRT

Government: Frontline AI Strategies to Mitigate Risk in Mission Critical Operational Technologies
Rishi Sood, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI-augmented ZTNA offers government organizations a proactive, data-driven approach to cybersecurity. AI accelerates Zero Trust only if CIOs first secure the AI, otherwise AI becomes the fastest path around Zero Trust controls. Successful adoption of AI in ZTNA hinges on understanding the visible benefits and hidden threats inherent in AI, robust data governance, phased deployment and skills development. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM BRT

The CIO Playbook for Designing a Resilient, Predictable Cyber Recovery Strategy
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
A cyberattack should not be the catalyst for preparing for the next one. Enterprises must proactively build the people, process and technologies to establish a sound and comprehensive cyber resilience plan. In this session, we will share emerging innovations and strategies your teams can adopt to rebound faster and more confidently recover from a cyber event. ... Show More Show Less

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