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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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Monday, October 20, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

The New Gartner Cybersecurity Benchmark
Paul Proctor, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner is now benchmarking 25 cybersecurity protection levels that change the way CIOs talk to their executives and boards to guide cybersecurity investment. New benchmark categories include AI, cyber-physical systems and technical debt. New features include cost and incident data. How does your cybersecurity program stack up? Join this session to learn more. ... Show More Show Less

01:15 PM - 01:35 PM EDT

Axonius: Welcome to the Actionability Era
Teju Shyamsundar, PRODUCT MARKETING, Axonius
IT and Security are moving beyond basic visibility towards proactive operations, smarter automation, and the practical application of AI. But, to act on the data you have, you need truthful context and smart insights into your asset landscape. In this session, we’ll cover how Axonius is evolving to build a unified model for asset intelligence that transforms fragmented data inputs into consistent action outputs - all in the name of actionability. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM EDT

Ivanti: 5 Ways Exposure Management Will Reshape Cybersecurity​
Chris Goettl, Vice President, Product Management, Ivanti
Exposure management is rapidly gaining traction as organizations face evolving risk challenges. This session covers key drivers behind exposure management and its transformative impact on cyber risk strategies. Attendees will learn to shift from patch and vulnerability management to a holistic approach, leveraging AI and automation to boost efficiency, empower IT and security teams, and reduce risk more effectively through smarter practices. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM EDT

ThreatLocker: Applying Zero Trust Controls at the Endpoint, A Case Study
Gregory August, CIO, EWTN
Zero Trust isn't a product, it's a security posture that requires planning and strategy. Hear the real-life implications of how moving to a default-deny state of operations can be applied to endpoint security. Learn the challenges and results possible from an IT professional who has been charged with executing on that strategy. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM EDT

Cisco: Redefining Operations and Innovation With Agentic AI
Alex Foster, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY, Cisco Systems
AI is fundamentally changing the dynamics of networking. With explosive growth in traffic, new AI agents, and a complex threat landscape, IT teams are struggling to keep up with today’s performance, security, and operational demands. In this session, learn how AI-driven enterprises are modernizing their network architectures for the AI era, and how Cisco empowers enterprises to harness AI responsibly and at scale. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:05 PM EDT

Gartner Futures Lab: Dealing With the Demographic Decline -- Failure to Act Will Lead to Economic Decline
Tsuneo Fujiwara, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
One of the biggest untold stories: a demographic decline. Although still out for a while before it reaches its full impact, in different parts of the world, a shrinking population is playing out already. As a CIO, how can you prepare for this, in terms of your company's employee value proposition and the markets you serve? ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM EDT

The Midsize Security Landscape: Current Threats and Trends
Paul Furtado, VP Analyst, Gartner
In this presentation, we will explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and solutions anticipated for 2025, tailored specifically for midsize organizations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, it is crucial for CIOs to adopt proactive strategies that leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and zero-trust architectures. We will discuss best practices for enhancing threat detection, response capabilities, and data protection, while also addressing the unique challenges that midsize enterprises face in terms of budget constraints and resource allocation. Attendees will gain insights into future-proofing their cybersecurity infrastructure to safeguard their organizations against the next generation of cyber threats. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:30 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: How Do I Turn My Metrics Into Outcome-Driven Metrics?
Paul Proctor, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
ODMs drive executive decision making, inform priorities, and investments and align value to business outcomes. All your metrics can be ODMs. Join this session to discuss your metric questions and challenges. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM EDT

Darktrace: Trust at Scale: Advancing AI Maturity in Security
Nabil Zoldjalali, DIRECTOR OF CLOUD SECURITY, Darktrace
AI is reshaping security operations, but adoption happens in stages. This session introduces a practical AI maturity model to help teams assess their current state, gauge readiness, and plan for responsible growth. Attendees will learn how to apply the model across detection, triage, vulnerability management, and incident response, while exploring how trust, oversight, and human–AI teaming evolve as systems scale. ... Show More Show Less

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Vice President of Technology, Curi, Inc.

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