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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs around AI, cybersecurity, executive leadership and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2025 Conference Theme

Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence

In today’s volatile world, CIOs and tech leaders face crucial choices. Now is the time to harness AI for successful digital transformation. As the lead change agent, you need:

  • Adaptive leadership to navigate complex challenges
  • Smart tech decisions on AI-ready data, cybersecurity, cloud sovereignty and cost optimization
  • Innovation and resilience to foster a change-ready culture
  • Actionable insights for prioritized strategies
  • A future-ready workforce for tomorrow

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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. ... Show More Show Less
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. ... Show More Show Less

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. ... Show More Show Less

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! Show Less

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. ... Show More Show Less

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. ... Show More Show Less

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. ... Show More Show Less

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. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: Navigating International AI Laws and Regulations
Whit Andrews, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this session to understand the evolving landscape of AI laws and regulations, and their impact on your organization. This session will equip CIOs with the knowledge to ensure compliance and mitigate risks associated with AI deployment. Gartner does not offer legal advice. ... Show More Show Less

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“I get new perspectives, great frameworks and a ton of value. I have been here a couple of times and always walked away with actionable insights.”

Rahul Deep 
Vice President of Technology, Curi, Inc.

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