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Chirag Dekate
VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Agentic Analytics and AI
- Trends and Futures
- AI Engineering
- Governance for AI
Speaker Bio
Chirag Dekate is a VP, Analyst at Gartner, where his research focus is on providing strategic advice to CIOs and IT leaders on Generative AI Systems, Engineering AI Pilots into Production across a Hybrid and Multicloud Context, with an emphasis on AI (Generative AI) infrastructures, quantum technologies (quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum networking), high-performance computing, and advanced analytics infrastructures (quantum computing, neuromorphic, GPUs and beyond).
Dr. Dekate's coverage areas include MLOps, AI Engineering Systems, Quantum Technologies (Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, Quantum Networking), Productize Enterprise (Generative) AI, Advanced Systems and Accelerator Architectures (GPUs, Neuromorphic, DNN ASIC and beyond). Dr. Dekate has in-depth expertise in Advanced Analytics and high-performance computing, Supercomputing, quantum technologies, technical computing simulations, extreme scale graph processing and future of compute infrastructures. He has rich experience in strategy development and execution from vendor ecosystems, having led multiple successful campaigns and product launches.
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Dr. Dekate's coverage areas include MLOps, AI Engineering Systems, Quantum Technologies (Quantum Computing, Quantum Sensing, Quantum Networking), Productize Enterprise (Generative) AI, Advanced Systems and Accelerator Architectures (GPUs, Neuromorphic, DNN ASIC and beyond). Dr. Dekate has in-depth expertise in Advanced Analytics and high-performance computing, Supercomputing, quantum technologies, technical computing simulations, extreme scale graph processing and future of compute infrastructures. He has rich experience in strategy development and execution from vendor ecosystems, having led multiple successful campaigns and product launches.
Sessions
Monday, 21 September, 2026 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM IST
CDAO Circle Lunch & Panel Discussion: The AI Value Equation: Cost, Impact & Competitive Advantage
Varun Nagaraj,
Dean & Professor - Information Management, S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR)
Chirag Dekate,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Prasad lad,
Group Head - Business Intelligence Unit, Axis Bank
Welcome to an exclusive CDAO Circle lunch which starts with a plated lunch service at 13:15 to 13:30. Our speaker Varun Nagaraj and Prasad lad will present from 13:30 till 14:15.
As organizations accelerate AI adoption, leaders are increasingly challenged to balance investment costs with tangible business value. This panel brings together perspectives from academia, industry, and market research to explore how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation and focus on measurable outcomes. Join us for an engaging discussion on the economics of AI, strategies for maximizing return on investment, managing risks, and building sustainable competitive advantage in an AI-driven world. ... Show More Show Less
As organizations accelerate AI adoption, leaders are increasingly challenged to balance investment costs with tangible business value. This panel brings together perspectives from academia, industry, and market research to explore how organizations can move beyond AI experimentation and focus on measurable outcomes. Join us for an engaging discussion on the economics of AI, strategies for maximizing return on investment, managing risks, and building sustainable competitive advantage in an AI-driven world. ... Show More Show Less
Monday, 21 September, 2026 05:15 PM - 05:45 PM IST
Beyond AI
Chirag Dekate,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Continued investment in AI and related technologies has opened groundbreaking possibilities for those with ambition and imagination. In this keynote address, we explore the convergence of multiple trends that point to a post-AI world and their implication for data professionals. From the digital twin of the earth to quantum entanglement, there are inspirational futures in our midst today. This session will draw from futures lab trends, our quantum research, healthcare examples, and data from our Board and CEO surveys.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST
Signature Series: The Future of AI
Chirag Dekate,
VP Analyst, Gartner
AI is moving faster than ever. AI techniques should bring adaptability to an uncertain world in constant flux. However, despite its extraordinary power and early promises, AI has not been leveraged to its full potential. What is missing? Where did we go wrong? Join us as we discuss our ambition for the future of AI and AI should do for us to deliver the value that we are expecting.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM IST
Roundtable: Creating Value With AI Beyond Productivity
Chirag Dekate,
VP Analyst, Gartner
AI’s impact goes far beyond boosting productivity or reducing human effort. Join this roundtable session for an engaging discussion on the broader opportunities AI brings, such as innovation, new business models and enhanced experiences, and learn how to unlock greater value in your organization.
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