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Start the Year Strong with the Ultimate CIO Toolkit for 2026
Equip yourself for success in 2026 with Gartner’s essential CIO toolkit. Explore expert videos, predictions, and actionable resources addressing the year’s biggest IT challenges, from AI readiness to strategic pivots. Start the year strong with insights and tools designed to help you lead with confidence.
The Gartner Predictions for 2026: Industry Webinar Series
Explore how CIOs and their teams can harness these predictions to drive meaningful change and set their organizations apart. By acting on forward-looking insights, IT leaders can break free from conventional approaches and uncover new pathways to value and impact.
The Year of AI Value: Beyond the Hype Cycle
In this episode of Top of Mind, Gartner expert Mary Mesaglio explores why 2025 has been the year of AI value — and what that really means for enterprise leaders.
Why AI Agents Are Like F1 Teams
Imagine a technology from Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2026 that matches the razor-sharp accuracy, lightning-fast execution, and seamless teamwork of an F1 team. That’s the promise of multiagent systems.
Navigating the Crossroads of AI and Human Readiness in IT
IT leaders must partner with AI experts and prepare their people by balancing technology and workforce readiness. Use these take-aways from the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo opening keynote to help unlock real value from AI.
The Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
Handpicked to spark innovation, build resilience, and earn trust in our AI-driven, hyperconnected world, these trends are your call to action. CIOs and technology leaders must seize them now—think boldly and act decisively.
3 Strategic Pivots for Effective Execution from the 2026 CIO Agenda
Over the next two years, most CIOs and tech executives anticipate a redefinition of success. Learn how they are adapting to volatility, maximizing AI ROI, and reshaping vendor strategies to deliver value.
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Client Success Stories
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Graphic Packaging’s Strategic Alignment Through AI Innovation
Seth Roach, Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions and Global Architecture at Graphic Packaging International, recognizes IT Symposium’s emphasis on AI, aligning with his own strategic priorities.
Enhancing Digital Transformation Through Strategic Research and Insights
Nathalie Angulo, COO of Global Bank, Panama, has attended IT Symposium four times and values the extensive networking opportunities and insights the conference provides to support her role.
Optimizing Municipal IT through Fusion Teams & Strategy Partnerships
Michael Farrar, CIO of Westerville, values IT Symposium’s collaborative atmosphere and future-focused sessions that inspire discussion and help advance with current industry trends.
How VITAS Leveraged Objective Insights to Transform VR Therapy in Healthcare
Patrick Hale, CIO of VITAS Healthcare, has attended IT Symposium for over 20 years. He values the unparalleled networking and relationship-building opportunities, connecting with fellow leaders who share his challenges and commitment to learning.
