All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT leaders around AI, executive leadership, cybersecurity, operating models and more to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Ignite Intelligence

AI is no longer a differentiator - it's now part of the foundation. CIOs must take the artificial out of intelligence, combining human ingenuity with AI to unlock value, drive agility, and navigate disruption. A human-centered approach is key to leading the intelligent enterprise.

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM AEST

Check Point Software Technologies: Autonomy Is Earned: How CIOs Can Scale AI Without Losing Control
Raymond Schippers, Head of AI Security, Check Point
As AI moves from answering questions to taking action, CIOs face a new challenge: how to scale autonomy without sacrificing control. This session presents a practical framework to discover AI use, define accountability, operationalise governance, enforce safeguards at runtime and validate outcomes. Attendees will learn how to expand autonomy in measured stages, connecting every step to business value, risk and evidence. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM AEST

CIO Circle Roundtable: How Do I Get My Board to Take Cybersecurity and Resilience Seriously?
Mardi Paterson, Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Niall Prendeville, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Many CIOs face the challenge of gaining meaningful board engagement on cybersecurity and operational resilience. Join your peers in this forum to discuss what works — and what doesn’t — when communicating risk and advocating for investment at the highest level. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEST

Concentric AI: AI is Breaking Data Security… And Fixing It
AI is reshaping the enterprise, but success depends on more than deploying new tools. As data flows through copilots, assistants, and AI applications, organizations need a new approach to governance and security. Discover how leading enterprises are reducing risk, improving visibility, and building the trusted foundation needed to scale AI with confidence. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEST

Google Cloud: Cyber Defense at the Scale of AI

Alex Pabst, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud
Cyber-risk is topping enterprise concerns in the age of AI. This session shows how Google Cloud leverages AI to defend against threats while retaining innovation speed. Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEST

NRI Australia & New Zealand: The Transformation Trilemma
Karishma Darr, Chief Information Officer, CLEANCO QUEENSLAND
Stephen Savage, CIO and Executive Director, Digital Technologies, ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF QUEENSLAND
Cameron Curtis, General Manager, Consulting, IT Advisory, NRI Australia & New Zealand
Antony Stinziani, General Manager, Digital and Information, QBCC
What if the organisations with the least freedom to experiment have the most to teach us about transformation? For Australia’s critical public services, every modernisation decision must balance innovation with resilience, operational continuity and public trust. Join leaders from energy, elections and transport as they reveal how they’re navigating the convergence of digital, AI and cyber - where getting it wrong has real-world consequences. ... Show More Show Less

01:20 PM - 01:40 PM AEST

EY: Building Frontier AI Resilience, with CrowdStrike
Jana Dekanovska, Counter Adversary Operations Practice Lead, CrowdStrike
Frontier AI is accelerating how quickly vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited, creating new challenges across technology, operations and enterprise risk. Richard Bergman (EY) and Jana Dekanovska (CrowdStrike) will share practical lessons from the front line, including how organisations can prioritise resilience, focus investment and build a roadmap for frontier AI resilience. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM AEST

The CIO 2027 Cybersecurity Radar
Richard Addiscott, VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner's annual cybersecurity radar for CIOs; we examine the hottest trends and emerging threats for cybersecurity to give you the just in time insight you need for your agenda for cybersecurity for the coming year. ... Show More Show Less

03:35 PM - 03:55 PM AEST

ThreatLocker: Defending against hidden risks of AI tools in the workplace
Danny Jenkins, Ceo & Co-founder, ThreatLocker
AI tools have the power to transform organizational productivity while exponentially increasing risk. Join this session to uncover how workplace AI tools can expose sensitive data, bypass controls, and introduce new attack surfaces. We’ll also explore what you can do to mitigate these risks effectively without impeding innovation. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM AEST

Roundtable: Is Your Organization Ready for AI?, Moderated by Concentric AI
Tim Roughton, Anz Country Manager, Concentric AI
As AI initiatives accelerate, technology leaders are under increasing pressure to innovate quickly while protecting sensitive data and ensuring their AI investments deliver long-term value.
Join this interactive roundtable discussion to explore:
-What it means to be AI-ready
-How to balance rapid AI adoption with effective governance, oversight, and data security
-The foundational capabilities needed to scale AI confidently and responsibly ... Show More Show Less

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“The sessions at IT Symposium have been of great benefit to our organization. The keynotes and overall speakers offer an innovative but practical view of today’s technical landscape. I would recommend to any technology leader.”

Ingrid Schnell
Head of Strategy and Architecture, AICD

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