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Dr. Ali Walker
Behavioural Scientist, Author & Podcast Host
Speaker Bio
Dr Ali Walker is a specialist in human connection and a bestselling author, with a PhD in group dynamics from the Australian National University.
Ali is Adjunct Faculty at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of NSW Sydney.
Ali has worked with a range of government, corporate and not for profit organisations including NSW and QLD Health, Google Australia and Westpac.
Ali is also a regular contributor to Australian media on issues relating to wellbeing.
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Ali is Adjunct Faculty at the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at the University of NSW Sydney.
Ali has worked with a range of government, corporate and not for profit organisations including NSW and QLD Health, Google Australia and Westpac.
Ali is also a regular contributor to Australian media on issues relating to wellbeing.
Session
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM IST
CIO Circle Lunch Keynote with Dr. Ali Walker: How to Read and Lead the Room
Dr. Ali Walker,
Behavioural Scientist, Author & Podcast Host
Welcome to an Exclusive CIO lunch which starts with a plated lunch service at 13:00 to 13:40. Our speaker Dr. Ali Walker will present from 13:40 till 14:25.
In this dynamic CIO Lunch keynote, Dr. Ali Walker will reveal how CIOs can master the art of reading and leading the room. Drawing from cutting-edge research and real-world experience, Dr. Walker will share practical strategies for understanding group dynamics, building influence, and driving effective decision-making in complex environments. Learn how to foster trust, adapt your leadership style, and create a culture of high performance across your finance organization.
Please [click here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/india21/assets/15860179_15860179.pdf) to see the full menu. If you have any dietary requirements, please update your registration profile or contact GlobalConferences@gartner.com so we can accommodate your request. ... Show More Show Less
In this dynamic CIO Lunch keynote, Dr. Ali Walker will reveal how CIOs can master the art of reading and leading the room. Drawing from cutting-edge research and real-world experience, Dr. Walker will share practical strategies for understanding group dynamics, building influence, and driving effective decision-making in complex environments. Learn how to foster trust, adapt your leadership style, and create a culture of high performance across your finance organization.
Please [click here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/india21/assets/15860179_15860179.pdf) to see the full menu. If you have any dietary requirements, please update your registration profile or contact GlobalConferences@gartner.com so we can accommodate your request. ... Show More Show Less