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Takeshi Ikeda
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Agentic AI
- Emerging Technologies
Speaker Bio
Takeshi Ikeda focuses on Digital Infrastructure and its security in Japanese and English; Hyperconnected (Digital Twin, IoT, 5G and IT/OT/IoT integration etc.), digital industry strategy; Enterprise networking and its security such as SASE, IT and OT/IoT integration, Cloud networking, Mobile/Wireless networking etc.; Unified Communication and voice/video communication and meeting in organization; Focusing user/vendor perspectives and trends in Japan.
Mr. Ikeda has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His background is in research of IP networking infrastructure for communications service providers at NTT labs and NTT Communications, product management of data center/managed services at KVH (a Fidelity Investments company in Japan), and marketing of software platforms and development at Microsoft.
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Mr. Ikeda has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry. His background is in research of IP networking infrastructure for communications service providers at NTT labs and NTT Communications, product management of data center/managed services at KVH (a Fidelity Investments company in Japan), and marketing of software platforms and development at Microsoft.
Sessions
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST
Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Technological breakthroughs are accelerating like never before, are you ready to keep up? Join us for this must-attend session where Gartner unveils the top strategic technology trends for 2027! Discover how following Gartner’s expert guidance can empower your organization to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. We'll reveal 10 game-changing technologies every CIO should know to face the future with confidence & agility.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2026 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM JST
Ask the Analyst: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027 (Japanese)
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Join us for an interactive session where participants and experts discuss the key insights and takeaways from the previous Signature Series session on the top trends in strategic technologies for 2027. Get answers to your most pressing questions from a Gartner expert.
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Thursday, November 05, 2026 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM JST
Digital Shift Awakened by Agentic AI
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Autonomously acting AI agents are forming new economic spheres through innovative approaches and unlocking fresh business possibilities. This session explains what technology leaders driving innovation should focus on moving forward to avoid repeating past mistakes and continue their challenges.
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Friday, November 06, 2026 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM JST
Gartner Closing Keynote: Ignite Intelligence
Tsuneo Fujiwara,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Hiroyuki Katayama,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Wataru Katsurashima,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Takeshi Ikeda,
VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will summarize the key messages and recommendations from the three days of the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. It will provide the essence of this conference as an assist to your future practice.
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