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Alvaro Mello
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Culture and Change Management
- Talent and Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Emerging Technologies
Speaker Bio
Alvaro Mello is a Vice President, Advisor with Gartner's CIO Business and Technology Insights, advising C-level executives and board members on leadership related topics including culture change, strategic planning to execution, governance, innovation inc GenAI and how to clearly communicate the business value of IT.
He focuses on helping C-level executives to develop their personal leadership styles, drive cultural and transformational changes and how it affects the workforce in the digital business/AI era.
As a seasoned executive, Mr. Mello coaches c-level executives on how to develop their careers into new transformational roles and how they can become true business trusted allies.
He also works with boards of directors as (NACD certified board member) supporting organizations in the creation and execution of successful digital business strategies including AI.
Mr. Mello has also advised companies on how to explore business uncertainties and foster innovation through learning and experimentation.
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He focuses on helping C-level executives to develop their personal leadership styles, drive cultural and transformational changes and how it affects the workforce in the digital business/AI era.
As a seasoned executive, Mr. Mello coaches c-level executives on how to develop their careers into new transformational roles and how they can become true business trusted allies.
He also works with boards of directors as (NACD certified board member) supporting organizations in the creation and execution of successful digital business strategies including AI.
Mr. Mello has also advised companies on how to explore business uncertainties and foster innovation through learning and experimentation.
Sessions
Monday, 21 September, 2026 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT
Signature Series: Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human/AI Relationships Will Reshape The World
Alvaro Mello,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Every year, we pick one of the most important emerging trends and explore that deeper. For 2026, there is no doubt: human-AI relationships. AI brings agency to technology; how will that change the way we relate to AI? Should robots have rights and responsibilities? In a connected world, can you even own AI? How do we overcome fear? Within these new relationships, let’s keep it real: AI is not your friend or teammate, but a toolmate.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT
CIO Role Evolution From Now to 2030
Alvaro Mello,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The evolution of the CIO through 2030 isn’t a gradual shift—it’s a complete transformation propelled by four relentless forces. There is no middle ground: CIOs who harness these forces will thrive, while those who ignore them risk being replaced.
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Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BRT
Vibe Coding Your Board of Directors: How CIOs Can Adapt to Rapidly Changing Board Dynamics
Alvaro Mello,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Board dynamics are rapidly changing due to AI and cyber-risk. Board composition, priorities and board meetings continue to evolve and create both opportunities and risks for CIOs. This session will focus on how CIOs can deal with those rapidly changing dynamics and feature the latest Gartner board of director's survey data.
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