All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner CIO & IT Executive 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs — including agentic AI, AI governance, IT, cost optimization, emerging technologies and more — to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Beyond AI: The New Frontier of Leadership

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference 2026 explores how to transform AI into a strategic advantage, drive innovation and build organizations prepared for an increasingly dynamic future. Together, we will shape the future of leadership, business models and the role of technology as a catalyst for sustainable growth.

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Monday, 21 September, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy
Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
Shanna Grafeld, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Ed Gabrys, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Hear Gartner’s unique "big picture" insights that will shape your perspective on your most critical priorities. Spark strategic discussions with your peers during the conference as well as with your colleagues throughout the year. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

CIO Circle Roundtable: Strategic Leadership — Managing Culture and High-Performance Teams
Alexandre Blauth, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Delve into the fundamentals of strategic leadership, focusing on managing culture and building high-performance teams. Share leadership experiences, discuss engagement strategies and learn to align values and behaviors with organizational goals for sustainable success. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BRT

Contract Negotiation Clinic: Executive Guide for Negotiating Agentic AI
As organizations race to optimize costs and adjust to rapid tech change, everyone wants agentic AI. With vendors flooding the market and introducing new pricing models and contract complexities, leaders must negotiate strategically. Join us for actionable insights and proven tactics to confidently negotiate agentic AI solutions. We cut through vendor hype, share frameworks for smart deal making and help you avoid common traps like paying for unnecessary features or unfavorable terms. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Five Approaches CIOs Can Use to Build Winning Cases for AI Investment
Brook Selassie, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI funding faces unclear value, high failure rates and rising scrutiny. This session presents five specific approaches, each designed to address a distinct funding roadblock, helping CIOs navigate executive psychology, risk aversion and competing priorities to position AI investments with the credibility and strategic balance needed to win scarce funding. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BRT

Gartner Talks: Cristina Pinna, IT Director at Bradesco — Results and Lessons Learned from Governance as a Strategic Lever
Cristina Coelho de Abreu Pinna, IT Director, Bradesco
In this talk, Cristina Pinna, IT Director at Bradesco, highlights how the organization’s IT governance is being transformed into a strategic driver of innovation and competitive advantage by adopting automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to balance agility, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The project demonstrates concrete gains in productivity, efficiency, and risk reduction, while positioning governance as an enabler of digital transformation in one of the country’s largest banks, offering valuable lessons for organizations in highly regulated and technological environments. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Government: Creating a Future Ready Digital Government
Rishi Sood, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
With quantum, GenAI, agentic AI, digital sovereignty and the next generation of digital identity, wallets and provenance all on the horizon, what do government CIOs need to future-proof both themselves and their departments? Join this conversation with your CIO peers to discuss your perspectives on the trends shaping the near future and how you're picking your head up from the day to day to prepare for the future. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

Peer Meetup: Data Governance and Trust in the Age of Generative AI
Explore challenges and solutions for ensuring data quality, privacy, and governance as generative AI becomes more prevalent. Share approaches to building trust and accountability in AI-driven organizations. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
Mandi Bishop, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session outlines the next 18-month agenda for CIOs and senior technology executives, identifying job obstacles & strategies to overcome them. It examines the budgets and resource plans required to achieve critical business outcomes, ensuring a clear understanding of priorities. Through a survey of 2000+ CIOs and senior technology executives, Gartner experts will identify the 4 critical attributes that distinguish the most successful leaders: governance, resilience, innovation and teamwork (GRIT). ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

The CIO 2027 Cybersecurity Radar
Oscar Isaka, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join the Gartner's annual cybersecurity radar for CIOs to examine the hottest trends and emerging threats for cybersecurity. This session will provide you with the just-in-time insights you need for your cybersecurity agenda for the coming year. ... Show More Show Less

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“An excellent conference, featuring distinguished and relevant content, as well as insights and trends that prompt us to rethink the future and our IT strategy within our organization.”

Marcos Sérgio Gomes 
CIO, Dannemann Siemsen

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