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Anderson Cunha
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Business Value of IT
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- AI Value and Cost Management
- Cost Optimization
Speaker Bio
Help CIOs and Senior IT Leaders to address their enterprise's Mission Critical Priorities by delivering the most relevant, unique, valued and actionable content and solutions.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BRT
How CIOs Are Cutting Costs With AI in 2026
Anderson Cunha,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Session Description
Cost reduction remains the most immediate and scrutinized AI value pathway. But not all savings are durable. In 2026, leading CIOs are moving beyond isolated use cases to structural cost mechanisms that survive CFO scrutiny.
Building on award-winning prior research, this updated session examines where cost reduction with AI is actually working across the enterprise in late 2026. We identify five mechanisms driving durable savings: work elimination, handoff compression, defect reduction, vendor renegotiation, and layer rationalization. We also analyze why many AI initiatives stall at “time saved” without P&L impact.
Drawing on cross-industry examples and financial disclosures, we present a framework for converting productivity into budgetable savings while avoiding run-cost volatility, technical debt accumulation, and governance gaps.
Takeaways
-Five proven cost-reduction mechanisms beyond productivity claims
-A practical “time-to-cash” conversion ladder
-Common failure modes that erode savings
-How to present AI-driven cost reduction credibly to CFOs and boards ... Show More Show Less
Cost reduction remains the most immediate and scrutinized AI value pathway. But not all savings are durable. In 2026, leading CIOs are moving beyond isolated use cases to structural cost mechanisms that survive CFO scrutiny.
Building on award-winning prior research, this updated session examines where cost reduction with AI is actually working across the enterprise in late 2026. We identify five mechanisms driving durable savings: work elimination, handoff compression, defect reduction, vendor renegotiation, and layer rationalization. We also analyze why many AI initiatives stall at “time saved” without P&L impact.
Drawing on cross-industry examples and financial disclosures, we present a framework for converting productivity into budgetable savings while avoiding run-cost volatility, technical debt accumulation, and governance gaps.
Takeaways
-Five proven cost-reduction mechanisms beyond productivity claims
-A practical “time-to-cash” conversion ladder
-Common failure modes that erode savings
-How to present AI-driven cost reduction credibly to CFOs and boards ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM BRT
5 Practices for Building a High-Performing IT Strategic Planning Capability
Anderson Cunha,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Developing and executing an IT strategy that delivers measurable business value is a core responsibility for CIOs. This session highlights five key practices leading CIOs use to modernize their strategic planning processes and leverage technology to strengthen strategic planning capability. Discover how to refine your approach and use digital tools to maximize the business impact of your IT strategy.
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