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Gene Alvarez
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Talent and Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Emerging Technologies
Speaker Bio
Gene Alvarez offers expertise in technology innovation and strategy. He helps CIOs and other innovation leaders innovate with emerging technologies adoption and strategy. He also leads Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends research and contributes to Gartner's Top Strategic Predictions research. He is also an expert on GenAI, AI Agents, polyfunctional robots, CRM and customer experience vision, strategy, architecture and technologies. With over 40 years of business and IT experience, Mr. Alvarez excels in business impact assessments, vendor management, and applications. He has also presented at international events and contributed to various media outlets.
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Sessions
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
Gene Alvarez,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Technological breakthroughs are accelerating like never before, are you ready to keep up? Join us for this must-attend session where Gartner unveils the top strategic technology trends for 2027! Discover how following Gartner’s expert guidance can empower your organization to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. We'll reveal 10 game-changing technologies every CIO should know to face the future with confidence & agility.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM EDT
Navigating the Path to CIO and Beyond
Gene Alvarez,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Presented with HITEC and ITSMF, this panel of accomplished CIOs shares real-world insights on what it takes to reach the CIO role and advance further. Learn about the skills, strategies and leadership qualities needed to excel as a CIO and prepare for broader executive opportunities.
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