This year’s conference theme is Leadership in Motion. Leaders who approach the intersection of technology and business with agility, direction and humanity will drive growth and resilience that propels them into the future.
Explore this year’s topics
View topics for CIOs and dive into last year’s sessions while we work on the full 2026 agenda.
Conference Topics at a Glance
Scaling AI
As teams race to drive greater innovation, growth and efficiencies with their GenAI initiatives, the challenges of scaling these emerging technologies loom large. Learn how to think about these complexities and hurdles, from training and talent to cost and implementation.
Articulating the Business Value of IT
There’s an art and science to identifying and measuring the value of IT. Learn how you can craft a more impactful business value narrative and support it with metrics that your business leadership will care about.
Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Reframe cybersecurity as a business issue and manage risks in response to the disruption created by rapid changes in the digital world and a volatile geopolitical landscape.
Look back at 2025 conference sessions
Conference sessions were presented across two days at Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2025. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.
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Sunday, February 09, 2025
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM EST
Welcome Reception
We are excited to get back together at CIO Leadership Forum in Hollywood, FL! Please join us at our Welcome Reception at South Palm Court on Sunday, February 9th from 5:00PM - 6:30PM. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drink, while meeting your peers, as we prepare for a great conference! Please stop by Registration beforehand to pick up your badge.
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Monday, February 10, 2025
07:00 AM - 07:45 AM EST
Sunrise Yoga
Start your day with sunrise yoga! This class is designed to renew your mind and body before the conference begins. Make sure to register in advance as space is limited and bring your conference badge.
The yoga class will take place on the south side of the beach, just in front of the Kids Club building. Please exit through the back of the hotel lobby, toward the beach. Turn right when facing the ocean and continue toward South Palm Court. [HERE](https://emtevp.gcom.cloud/events/ciose9/assets/13375623_13375623.jpg) is a map for convenience. ... Show More Show Less
The yoga class will take place on the south side of the beach, just in front of the Kids Club building. Please exit through the back of the hotel lobby, toward the beach. Turn right when facing the ocean and continue toward South Palm Court. [HERE](https://emtevp.gcom.cloud/events/ciose9/assets/13375623_13375623.jpg) is a map for convenience. ... Show More Show Less
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM EST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Build an AI-Ready Enterprise Workforce to Amplify Your Business Impact
Graham Waller,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The top barriers to AI-enabled productivity are lack of training and change resistance. In this opening keynote, CIOs will learn how to build AI literacy to boost IT performance and how to partner to build an AI-ready enterprise workforce that amplifies their business impact.
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Roundtable: Techniques for Building an Intentional Personal Brand
Janice Wurz,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Alan Thompson,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Intentionally developing your personal brand as a leader is critical to your professional growth, whether you're new to the executive suite or a seasoned veteran. What techniques have you leveraged in building your brand, and how has it changed over time? Come prepared to participate in a group discussion with your peers as you share experiences, challenges, and approaches around this topic.
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Workshop: AI Failures, Risks and Threats and What to Do About Them
Celestine Pressley,
Executive Partner, Gartner
C.J. Lombardo,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Walter Harmon,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
This interactive workshop will explore the ways AI can fail or mislead in today’s complex digital environment such as deepfakes, hallucinations, bias, IP issues and privacy and ethics issues. Participants will explore scenarios and discuss how to engage the whole organization on the risks and opportunities of AI.
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Workshop: New to Role CIO: A Structured Approach to Accelerate Your Speed to Value
Elaine Hicks,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Satyamoorthy Kabilan,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
New to role CIOs must balance near-term performance objectives while building for the future. Whether you are a first time CIO, new to the company/industry or a seasoned high performer, this session will help you drive success in your role through a structured and practical approach to accelerate value.
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Roundtable: Turning Your Managers Into Next-Generation Leaders (Multi-Group)
Mike Belak,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Stephen Davies,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Shiraz Mahyera,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Maria Cristina Bello,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Developing direct reports to lead their functions can be challenging. How have you helped your managers grow into leaders so you can focus on your role? Come prepared to participate in a group discussion with your peers as you share insights, challenges, experiences and approaches around this topic.
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Workshop: Create a Strategy That Drives Value Using Your Strategic Lens
Carolyn Damon,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Steve Griffin,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Despite CIOs having strong relationships with CxOs, amplifying IT’s enterprise impact can be difficult when there isn't a fully defined enterprise strategy or business leader IT savviness necessary to establish a full partnership. Workshop participants will identify their strategic lens and create a graphic to use to accelerate shared understanding, ideation, strategy development and problem solving.
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
Workshop: The CIO as a Change Agent ─ Leading Culture Change to Drive Transformation
Murry Carter,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Nick Reddall,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Joanne Kugler,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
In an age of continuous and pervasive change, whether it’s enterprisewide digital transformation or evolving the IT operating model, culture change is often necessary. This workshop will provide you with a pragmatic framework to help drive the required culture change to accelerate the delivery and achievement of your business objectives.
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