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Chris Saunderson
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Generative AI, Agentic AI and AI
- I&O Automation
- IT Operations Management
Speaker Bio
Chris Saunderson covers automation and orchestration methodologies at Gartner, with a primary focus on the life cycle of systems from build to run to retire. Mr. Saunderson has 10 years of experience as an automation architect, architecting task and process automation solutions to address IT needs. His coverage includes the impact of automation and orchestration on the I&O organization. He has an emphasis on improving the programmability of infrastructure elements, and the improvement of system availability and maintainability.
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Sessions
Tuesday, December 01, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM JST
Navigating IO Automation in the Agentic AI Age
Chris Saunderson,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Heads of I&O face pressure to adopt AI agents and automation, yet must maintain operational reliability and stability. This research provides a criteria-driven method to select the right mix of deterministic workflows and agentic automation, ensuring scalable and reliable operations.
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Thursday, December 03, 2026 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM JST
The Future of Observability: Human-AI Collaboration for Intelligent Operations
Chris Saunderson,
VP Analyst, Gartner
The next frontier in observability is the partnership between humans and AI. This session examines how agentic AI augments human expertise, enabling teams to focus on strategic innovation while AI handles high-velocity, reliable operations. Discover best practices for integrating AI into your observability stack, change management strategies and lead with data-driven intelligence for resilient outcomes.
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