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Gartner IT Sympoisum/Xpo™ conference dove deep into key topics for CIOs and IT executives around AI, cybersecurity, cloud and more.
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Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. 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, October 19, 2025
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM EDT
Welcome Reception
We invite you to join us at our Welcome Reception Block Party for an evening of networking, food, drinks, and music from our DJ entertainment! Keep an eye out for “Industry Neighborhoods” - informal areas to connect with peers in your industry - while venturing through the entire block. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes so you can enjoy the beach setting! Please note, you must pick up your conference badge from registration to attend.
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Monday, October 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
Gartner Opening Keynote: Walking The Golden Path to Value
Daryl Plummer,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Alicia Mullery,
VP Analyst, Gartner
AI isn't everything, but it's touching everything. To achieve the next level of value, you must navigate the blinding hype surrounding AI readiness and the lagging progress of human readiness. Join Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how CIOs, AI leaders and IT leaders can chart their own "golden path" – navigating vendor choices, reimagining the workforce and redefining organizational identities – to be agents of change.
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11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
Hype Cycle for Higher Education, 2025
Marlena Brown,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Higher education institutions rely on sustained digital acceleration for a successful engagement experience. Hence, higher education CIOs must maintain the digital momentum. This session will review the 2025 Hype Cycle for Higher Education and dive deeper into several innovation profiles. Attendees will learn how to determine which technologies will support their institution's modernization goals.
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Roundtable: Challenges and Opportunities in Insurance
Julia Davis,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Mark Gregory,
Executive Partner, Gartner
Join this facilitated discussion with your industry peers to discuss the most important challenges and opportunities for you right now. Come prepared to participate!
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11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
Magic Quadrant for AI Code Assistants
Arun Batchu,
VP Analyst, Gartner
AI code assistants boost software developers’ efficiency, minimize cognitive load, amplify problem solving, accelerate their learning pace, foster creativity and maintain their state of flow. Use this research to compare AI code assistant vendors and find the right fit for your organization.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Signature Series: Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
Gene Alvarez,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Tori Paulman,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Become a CIO superhero ready to conquer today’s toughest challenges! This must-attend session reveals Gartner’s top strategic technology trends for 2026 and beyond. Learn what the trends are, why they matter, and what to watch for or do—so you can turn disruption, uncertainty, and change into opportunity, growth, and competitive advantage.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Your Culture Is Shaped by the Worst Behaviors You Tolerate
Mary Mesaglio,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
As a leader, it's your responsibility to define the culture you wish to establish. When you notice behaviors that don't align with this culture, silence isn't an option — inaction equals acceptance. Culture is shaped by daily actions. So, shifting to a new culture begins with addressing small issues, like lax time management or unfulfilled commitments, and modeling desired behaviors. Culture change is a micro activity. This session guides you to initiate real change, one action at a time.
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11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
Roundtable: Overcoming Resistance and Building Enthusiasm of AI Adoption (Multi-Group)
Tom Rad kiewicz,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Edward So,
Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Dick Steiner,
Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Zeyad Azem,
Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Organizations often assume that enthusiasm for AI solutions will be automatic and universal. Conversely, they're often met with apathy or skepticism, particularly for roles that don't understand the use case or feel threatened or disrupted. How have you overcome passive or active resistance to AI adoption? Come prepared to contribute your experiences in a group discussion.
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
6 Measures That Will Enhance Your IT Business Value Story
Robert Naegle,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Communicating IT’s business value can be challenging. What makes a good business value story? What metrics should CIOs use to communicate IT’s value to business leaders and board members? This session will propose six universal value measures, explain how to build value metrics and when to use them in your business value narratives.
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