Speaker Bio
As a Senior Director Analyst in the Finance Practice, Marcus X. Marion advises executive and senior Finance Leaders in both the private and public sectors looking to streamline, transform, enhance productivity, and create transparency in their Finance Organizations. Mr. Marion brings 17 years of experience in the areas of Budgeting, Forecasting, FP&A, IT Finance, Management Consulting, and Technology Business Management (TBM). Mr. Marion's experience and pragmatic approach to identifying and implementing solutions to increase the accuracy, efficiency, and productivity of his clients' organizations leading to lasting results.
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Sessions
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
CFO Circle Roundtable: Redefining the CFO-CIO Partnership to Accelerate Digital Value
Marcus Marion,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CFOs and CIOs share responsibility for how technology drives enterprise performance, yet many still operate in parallel rather than partnership. This roundtable brings finance leaders together to share practical ways to align with CIOs on strategy, funding, and governance that link technology investments to measurable business outcomes.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM EDT
Align Finance Technology Investments With Organizational Strategy
Marcus Marion,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Leading finance teams ensure that technology planning begins with a clear definition of desired business outcomes and finance capabilities, guiding the selection of technologies to best enable these goals. CFOs should adopt this top-down approach to maximize value realization and strategic impact. Join this session to know more.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM EDT
Practical Strategies for Technology Government Modernization
Marcus Marion,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Government CFOs are under growing pressure to modernize outdated legacy systems while meeting new policy mandates and driving efficiency. Success requires more than technical upgrades; it demands a mission-centric approach that links every technology decision to measurable outcomes. This session will equip CFOs with a clear four-step framework to evaluate, prioritize and modernize finance technologies using a mission-first lens.
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Friday, May 29, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
Public Sector Roundtable: Technology Modernization in a Constrained Environment
Marcus Marion,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this roundtable to hear how experienced CFOs have navigated technology modernization during times of fiscal constraint. Discover practical strategies for balancing tight budgets with innovation, driving efficiency and resilience through smart tech investments, and aligning modernization efforts with operational goals. Attendees will engage in open discussion, ask questions, and gain actionable insights for leading their organizations through change and achieving sustainable technology progress in challenging times.
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