Experience the difference. Meet your peers, talk with analysts, build your network and turn insights into action.
Gene Alvarez
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- AI Operationalization and Governance
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Executive Leadership
- AI Strategy and Business Alignment
- Innovation
- Emerging Technologies
Speaker Bio
Gene Alvarez offers expertise in technology innovation and strategy. He helps CIOs and other innovation leaders innovate with emerging technologies adoption and strategy. He also leads Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends research and contributes to Gartner's Top Strategic Predictions research. He is also an expert on GenAI, AI Agents, polyfunctional robots, CRM and customer experience vision, strategy, architecture and technologies. With over 40 years of business and IT experience, Mr. Alvarez excels in business impact assessments, vendor management, and applications. He has also presented at international events and contributed to various media outlets.
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Sessions
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST
Scenario Insights: 4 Future Seasons of AI
Gene Alvarez,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Put your futurist hat on! What does the future of AI hold? Are we really moving towards Superintelligence? Is there another AI winter coming? What are the results of weaponization of AI? Or will the results stay mediocre? Scenarios help derisk strategic investments, build resiliency, and help to go beyond incremental improvement. Three things most organizations are desperately looking for.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2026 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM JST
3 Practices for Building a High Performing IT Strategic Planning Capability
Gene Alvarez,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Developing and executing an IT strategy that delivers measurable business value is a core responsibility for CIOs. This session highlights three key practices leading CIOs use to modernize their strategic planning processes and leverage technology to strengthen strategic planning capability. Discover how to refine your approach and use digital tools to maximize the business impact of your IT strategy.
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Thursday, November 05, 2026 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM JST
Tapestry 2026: 7 Macrotrends to Drive Your Strategy Today
Gene Alvarez,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CIOs must adopt a futurist mindset to lead the multiversal organization. Build resilience against AI chaos and energy limits by adapting to 7 macrotrends — from geopatriation to TrustOps — to thrive in uncertainty.
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