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Chris Howard
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Agentic Analytics and AI
- Trends and Futures
Speaker Bio
Chris Howard is Chief of Research for Global Enterprises. In that role, Mr. Howard ensures that Gartner research meets the needs of senior executives, with emphasis on both technical and business leadership at the largest organizations in the world.
Mr. Howard regularly interacts with and advises CEOs, board members and other senior executives at the world's largest enterprises. He is the recipient of several Gartner thought leadership awards.
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Mr. Howard regularly interacts with and advises CEOs, board members and other senior executives at the world's largest enterprises. He is the recipient of several Gartner thought leadership awards.
Session
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM EDT
Gartner Keynote: Beyond AI
Chris Howard,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Continued investment in AI and related technologies has opened groundbreaking possibilities for those with ambition and imagination. In this keynote address, we explore the convergence of multiple trends that point to a post-AI world and their implication for data professionals. From the digital twin of the earth to quantum entanglement, there are inspirational futures in our midst today. This session will draw from futures lab trends, our quantum research, healthcare examples, and data from our Board and CEO surveys.
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