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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Monday, February 10, 2025
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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04:45 PM - 05:30 PM EST
Guest Keynote: Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace
Dr. Paul Redmond,
Former Director of Student Experience and Enhancement University of Liverpool,
Today’s workplace is more demographically diverse than ever. For the first time, four generations are working together, sharing the same workplaces, working on the same projects, vying for the same career opportunities. As a manager, you need to understand how to get the best from your multigenerational teams. This presentation will show you how to do that, and how, by harnessing “DQ” (digital intelligence) and “EQ” (emotional intelligence), you and your team can achieve excellence.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM EST
Guest Keynote: Thriving Through the Unexpected
Cynt Marshall,
Former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks,
One of the most influential Black business leaders in America today, Cynt Marshall will offer hope and practical guidance for navigating life’s most difficult challenges. Having spent her entire life beating personal and professional odds, Cynt is passionate about showing everyone she meets how they are uniquely equipped to thrive. Cynt will share “the good, the great, the bad, and the ugly parts” of her journey through both cancer and everything that led up to it. Cynt will inspire you to believe that the hardest battles will ultimately bring you where you are supposed to be.
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04:15 PM - 05:00 PM EST
Gartner Closing Keynote: What Comes After Digital Business?
David Furlonger,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Digital transformation is an ongoing journey for many firms. However, AI is disrupting even these transformations. AI and automation will further impact the nature of competition and value, what a customer is, what a product is, operating models, and even leadership. Gartner’s 2025 CEO survey offers insight into how you can help your organization stay competitive amidst this disruption.
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