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The 2026 agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights most critical to CIOs and their teams.

A: Agentic AI, Emerging Tech and Operationalization

Explore the frontier of agentic AI and emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt your industry or sector. Invest in the future prudently by taking action to optimize costs. Move beyond hype to operationalize new capabilities, scale autonomy and stay ahead, as intelligent systems reshape how business gets done.

B: Strategic Planning, AI Strategy and Innovation

Actively shape your organization’s future by embedding AI into the core business strategy, moving beyond efficiency to redefine business models. Gain clarity on regulatory and market realities, including transparency requirements and localization, helping CIOs anticipate rising costs and establish a strategy for harnessing momentum for sustainable AI transformation.

C: Leadership, Change Management and AI Adoption

Navigate evolving board expectations and organizational politics to deliver measurable value. Champion tech-execution with clarity and conviction, unite the C-suite around a shared vision, and implement change management to turn disruption into strategic opportunity. Overcome resistance, energize teams, and convert AI-driven disruption into organizational advantage.

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Lots of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™. While we work to develop this year's agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

04:15 PM - 05:00 PM JST

Ask the Expert: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

Takeshi Ikeda, VP Analyst, Gartner
This is an interactive session in which participants and experts interact with the content of the previous Signature Series session, "Top Trends in Strategic Technologies for 2025." Show Less

05:45 PM - 06:30 PM JST

CIO Circle Ask The Expert: The New-To-Role CIO Value Proposition — From Managing an IT Budget to Leading Technology Investments

Galliopi Demetriou, VP Analyst, Gartner
Expected to manage the entire IT budget for the first time, new-to-role CIOs can feel overwhelmed and underprepared. Learn how to tackle financial management and use it strategically to unlock C-suite relationships, and create the connective tissue between IT, technology and enterprise value realization. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 29 October, 2025

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST

Ask the Expert: Key Points to Be Negotiated in SaaS Contracts

Koichiro Yumi, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
While the adoption of SaaS continues to grow, many companies struggle to negotiate balanced contracts. In this session, we will discuss trends and key points in SaaS contracts, and hidden costs and risks in SaaS contracts to achieve customer-friendly contracts through Q&A. ... Show More Show Less

01:40 PM - 02:25 PM JST

Ask the Expert: How to Develop Your Personal Brand

Daniel Sanchez Reina, VP Analyst, Gartner
Your personal brand or how you are seen by others sets the stage for your executive impact. This includes your influence in the C-suite, your ability to capture budget or to get the buy-in of your stakeholders. Don't go on autopilot; develop your desired brand deliberately. In this session you will be able to clarify your doubts and concerns about this topic. ... Show More Show Less

01:40 PM - 02:25 PM JST

Ask the Expert: Leveraging Data for Competitive Advantage: CIO Leadership in Strategy and Transformation

Takahiro Noda, Director Analyst, Gartner
To create a competitive advantage by maximizing data as a strategic asset, CIOs must lead not only technology adoption but also drive data initiatives aligned with business strategy, foster organizational change and develop talent. This session features expert insights and interactive dialogues to explore practical actions for leveraging data to achieve and sustain competitive advantage. ... Show More Show Less

03:40 PM - 04:25 PM JST

Ask the Expert: Top Reasons Why GenAI Projects Fail and How to Fix Them

Wataru Katsurashima, VP Analyst, Gartner
More than 50% of generative AI projects fail. This session will help data and analytics leaders learn the common causes of failure and understand best practices for mitigating those failures and scaling AI across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM JST

Ask the Expert: Manufacturers: How to Select, Implement and Get Value from AI Investments

Kentaro Shikanai, VP Analyst, Gartner
Manufacturing CIOs can spearhead the pace of AI adoption by developing a strategic AI growth plan that aligns with their business objectives. Key steps include understanding the current AI landscape, identifying and prioritizing high-impact AI use cases, assembling cross-functional teams, and ensuring data readiness. By focusing on these elements, CIOs can lead transformative AI initiatives that deliver measurable returns on investment and drive business growth. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM JST

Ask the Expert: New Security Leadership for CIOs: Strategy, Technology and Security Awareness to Update Data Security Program

Kaoru Yano, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
CIOs need new initiatives to control data security risk in AI, GenAI and AI agents environment, which is not only using technology for to prevent data loss but also to build new security culture to keep up with the quick changes in IT technology. In this session, the analyst will respond to questions from participants and explore the future direction of new vison for data security program. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 30 October, 2025

10:40 AM - 11:25 AM JST

CIO Circle Ask the Expert: Avoid These Pitfalls When Making Changes in IT as a New CIO

Rihua Lin, Director Analyst, Gartner
New CIOs are expected to lead transformation from day one, but hidden pitfalls can sometimes derail early momentum. From lacking a clear plan to underestimating emotional dynamics, these are challenges many leaders encounter early on. This session offers an opportunity to reflect on these issues and consider practical ways to address them. ... Show More Show Less

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