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Conference Topics at a Glance

The 2026 agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights most critical to CIOs and their teams.

Agentic AI

Agentic AI is redefining automation and digital work with autonomous, learning agents. CIOs must pilot risk-appropriate use cases, build staged autonomy roadmaps, embed governance-by-design and upskill teams to ensure safe, measurable adoption with robust controls, observability and oversight.

AI Technology and Infrastructure

AI technology demands resilient data foundations, composable architectures and security-centric design. CIOs must balance buy/build decisions, invest in talent, and integrate observability and TRiSM to scale AI safely across platforms and domains.

Cybersecurity and Enterprise Resilience

Prepare for the next era of CIO and executive leadership. Harness AI to lead more strategically and manage less. Gain practical insights from case studies, balance change with continuity and secure a lasting seat at the C-suite table by driving rapid, impactful results.

Emerging Technologies

Anticipating disruption means evaluating the impact of emerging technologies on your organization. CIOs must identify adoption timelines, assess business value and integrate technology trend insights into strategic planning to maintain a competitive edge.

Operating Models

IT operating models are the engine of digital transformation. CIOs must align models to enterprise ambition, balance governance with agility and AI, and empower cross-functional teams to ensure IT delivers measurable business outcomes, adapts continuously and drives growth.

Strategic Planning and Execution

Strategic planning and execution means more than setting direction. CIOs must unite IT and business, integrate AI for measurable outcomes, address change fatigue with structured management and orchestrate agile plans, governance and talent to deliver sustained business value.

Look back at 2025 conference sessions

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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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM EDT

Executive Story: Future Proofing the Golden State

Liana Bailey-Crimmins, Chief Information Officer, State of California
California is leading the way by building a digital government that’s agile, equitable and future-ready. Learn how the state is deploying innovations like AI, cybersecurity, broadband, and digital identity to secure critical services, close equity gaps, and meet the current and future needs of nearly 40 million Californians. From managing wildfires to connecting independent agencies, join us for this dynamic discussion on what it takes to future proof the technology foundation of the Golden State. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM EDT

Executive Story: Truth, Lies, and AI

Rennu Varghese, VP & CIO, The Friedkin Group
Think implementing AI is just a tech play? Think again. In this candid, behind the scenes session, Rennu Varghese—VP & CIO of The Friedkin Group—pulls back the curtain on their AI transformation journey across a portfolio of brands spanning sizes and industries. There’s no perfect playbook, but join this session to hear what we wish we'd known earlier in our own AI implementation journey. You’ll hear how one company dodged the hype, harnessed human curiosity, and sprinted from proof of concept to operational scaling—without losing its mind (or its team). ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, October 23, 2025

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM EDT

Executive Story: From Project to Product, Transformation Journey at Marzetti

Liam Durbin, CIO, T. Marzetti
Many companies are moving from outdated, on-premises systems to modern, comprehensive cloud solutions. These transformation projects are complex, but the real challenge is the broader shift in business processes needed to maximize ERP value. Join this session to hear more about Marzetti’s journey from an old AS400 system to a cloud-based enterprise solution, notably transitioning from a project-focused approach to a product-driven, continuously evolving model. They'll share lessons learned on evolving their culture and strategic priorities, including the challenge of maintaining a clean core for seamless data and analytics- from one CIO to another. ... Show More Show Less

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