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The 2026 agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights most critical to CIOs and their teams.

A: Agentic AI, Emerging Tech and Operationalization

Explore the frontier of agentic AI and emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt your industry or sector. Invest in the future prudently by taking action to optimize costs. Move beyond hype to operationalize new capabilities, scale autonomy and stay ahead, as intelligent systems reshape how business gets done.

B: Strategic Planning, AI Strategy and Innovation

Actively shape your organization’s future by embedding AI into the core business strategy, moving beyond efficiency to redefine business models. Gain clarity on regulatory and market realities, including transparency requirements and localization, helping CIOs anticipate rising costs and establish a strategy for harnessing momentum for sustainable AI transformation.

C: Leadership, Change Management and AI Adoption

Navigate evolving board expectations and organizational politics to deliver measurable value. Champion tech-execution with clarity and conviction, unite the C-suite around a shared vision, and implement change management to turn disruption into strategic opportunity. Overcome resistance, energize teams, and convert AI-driven disruption into organizational advantage.

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Lots of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™. While we work to develop this year's agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM JST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Walking The Golden Path to Value

Yoshi Matsumoto, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Andy Rowsell-Jones, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI isn't everything, but it's touching everything. To achieve the next level of value, you must navigate the blinding hype surrounding AI readiness and the lagging progress of human readiness. Join Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how CIOs, AI leaders and IT leaders can chart their own "golden path" – navigating vendor choices, reimagining the workforce and redefining organizational identities – to be agents of change. ... Show More Show Less

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM JST

AWS: A Leader's Guide to Agentic AI

Matthias Patzak, Executive in Residence, Amazon Web Services, Inc
In a landscape of rapid AI evolution, senior leaders need clarity on what agentic AI means for their business. This session cuts through the noise to provide a practical understanding of autonomous AI agents and their strategic implications. We'll demystify agentic AI and focus on what matters most to leaders. We'll share how both management and architecture models must evolve to get value from autonomous AI systems.
*This session will be delivered in English with Japanese simultaneous interpretation.
* The content may be subject to change.
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01:30 PM - 02:00 PM JST

Ricoh: Work More Freely, More Creatively — How Leaders Connect AI & DX to Results

Takahiro Irisa, SENIOR CORPORATE OFFICER, RICOH COMPANY, LTD
Are your AI and DX initiatives generating data but not results? Many companies face this. This session, drawing on Ricoh's experience with 1.4M+ companies and our own AI/DX journey, explores how leaders can empower individuals to focus on core work, driving revenue and engagement. Discover how to transform work in an AI-driven world by integrating diverse data, making it more creative and valuable. We'll share practical insights for leaders aiming to transform their organizations and cultures for tangible outcomes, blending technology with on-the-ground knowledge. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM JST

CIO Circle Roundtable: Key Factors for Successful Digital Transformation of MSE

Takuji Takada, Executive Partner, Gartner
Yuki Matsuda, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Midsize enterprises have opportunities to achieve business transformation and new business creation through flexible decision making and casual use of digital technology.
However, the success
or failure depends on how effectively the very limited management resources (budget and personnel) can be utilized and directed to new challenges. In this session, we will discuss how to secure and coordinate the resources necessary for business transformation. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:45 PM JST

CIO Circle Workshop: How to Transform Yourself as a CIO in 2025

Yoshifumi Ozawa, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Iwane Kato, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
For CIOs aspiring to reach greater heights, we offer an opportunity to reflect on and refine your personal brand — one that is shaped even when you're not in the room. First, we will identify your current brand based on the behaviors and comments of those around you. Then, through a series of exercises, we will explore ways to enhance your perception and strengthen your leadership presence. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM JST

The CIO Role: Navigate Evolving Technology Leadership Accountabilities

Mike Cisek, VP Analyst, Gartner
The CIO role is evolving with the distribution of technology executive leadership across senior leadership. We see four plausible futures for the CIO role. This session will explore those four scenarios and provide actionable advice on how to prepare yourself. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM JST

Signature Series: CIOs and Technology Executive Agenda

Daniel Sanchez Reina, VP Analyst, Gartner
This session outlines the CIO's next 18-months agenda, identifying job obstacles and strategies to overcome them. It details their ambitions, the path to achieve them, and the technologies involved. Additionally, it examines the budgets required to achieve critical business outcomes, ensuring a clear understanding of priorities and resource allocation. ... Show More Show Less

05:45 PM - 06:30 PM JST

CIO Circle Roundtable: Personal Brand Building and Stakeholder Engagement for Newly Appointed CIOs

Toshiki Yabuuchi, Executive Partner, Gartner
Takenori Namai, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
To quickly adapt to their new role and demonstrate effective leadership, newly appointed CIOs must focus on building a strong personal brand and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. In this session, participants will share their experiences and insights and discuss practical approaches to achieving these goals. ... Show More Show Less

05:45 PM - 06:30 PM JST

CIO Circle Roundtable: Refining How to Communicate Business Value Through DX and Digital Initiatives

Naoki Nakada, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Taiji Abe, Executive Partner, Gartner
Participants will share practical examples of how to effectively communicate the value generated by DX and digital initiatives as tangible business outcomes to executives and business units. Show Less

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