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Wataru Katsurashima
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Business Value of IT
- Operating Models
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- AI Technology and Infrastructure
- AI Value and Cost Management
Speaker Bio
Wataru Katsurashima is a Vice President, Analyst for Technology and Service Provider Product Manager research. Mr Katsurashima is focused on cloud-native infrastructure and operations (containers, Kubernetes, etc.), public cloud IaaS and PaaS, cloud AI infrastructure and platforms, and product management practices. Mr. Katsurashima's research provides insight to product managers in diverse technology spaces including cloud services and software segments.
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Sessions
Wednesday, November 04, 2026 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM JST
How Product Management Is Changing in the Era of AI
Wataru Katsurashima,
VP Analyst, Gartner
As AI advances, product management is undergoing a significant shift. A new model is emerging—one that combines AI-driven value creation with AI-native development as complementary forces. In this session, we will present case studies from Japanese companies, explore how product development and management are evolving, and highlight the key perspectives CIOs need to lead this transformation.
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Friday, November 06, 2026 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM JST
Magic Quadrant for Cloud AI Infrastructure
Wataru Katsurashima,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner's latest Magic Quadrant for Cloud AI Infrastructure highlights the evolving market landscape for cloud AI infrastructure and the key factors influencing enterprise adoption. This session will explore the report's major findings, market trends, and evaluation criteria, along with their implications for cloud and AI strategy.
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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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