CSO Leadership Challenges and Opportunities in 2026

On-demand

Recorded Date October 30, 2025

30 minutes

What you’ll learn

As AI rapidly transforms the B2B sales landscape, CSOs are navigating new and unfamiliar territory. With implementing an AI-centric sales strategy now the top priority for many CSOs, the challenge lies in balancing the immediate need to hit the growth targets with the imperative to drive transformational change for the future. This evolving environment raises a critical question: how can CSOs keep themselves and their sellers focused on growth as the ground shifts beneath their feet? Join this invitation-only, complimentary virtual briefing as a panel of Gartner experts discuss best practices and advice from peer CSOs on how they are dealing with the balance of achieving today’s results while working toward an unknown future. 


  • Discover how to capitalize on opportunities and achieve results in an evolving sales environment

  • Learn how high-performing organizations leverage AI to enhance sales productivity

  • Understand the key factors to consider when building a sales organization for the AI era


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Meet your hosts

Robert Blaisdell

VP Analyst, Chief of Research

John Hood

Executive Partner

KC Choi

Executive Partner

Kevin Hooper

Executive Partner

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