Speaker Bio
A Fellow of Information Privacy with more than two decades of experience in security, data protection and the design of scalable technology solutions. As a Research Vice President at Gartner, he advises CIOs, CISOs and technology leaders on AI governance, AI regulation, digital sovereignty and practical data protection.
Over the past five years, his research has focused on helping organizations govern AI responsibly, navigate evolving regulations, such as the EU AI Act, and build resilience amid rising geopolitical and digital sovereignty concerns.
Drawing on experience spanning startups and multinational organizations, he translates complex regulatory, technological and geopolitical developments into practical guidance. This enables organizations to manage risk, protect individual privacy and data, and pursue innovation with confidence. His work helps technology and business leaders turn governance requirements into strategic advantage.
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Sessions
Monday, 09 November, 2026
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM CET
Ask the Analyst: Impact of Geopolitical Turmoil on Sovereign Cloud Strategies Across EMEA
Rene Buest,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Nader Henein,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Ongoing geopolitical turmoil and uncertainty intensify sovereignty concerns across the EMEA region. Government bodies and organizations worry about their reliance on foreign digital technology vendors and the sovereignty of their data, infrastructure and operations. In response, governments have issued sovereignty mandates to decrease dependencies on foreign tech and increase overall independence.
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Monday, 09 November, 2026
05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET
Practical AI Governance: Preparing for Enforcement of the AI Act and the Wave of Global AI Regulations
Nader Henein,
VP Analyst, Gartner
After the rush to adopt all things, AI comes the reality of having to govern AI capabilities embedded into every feature no matter how trivial. The EU AI act is one of hundreds of laws and for organizations operating in Europe and beyond. It is important to ensure that a defensible AI governance strategy is well established. This session will center on the practical governance of the AI act and how it serves as a foundation for global AI regulatory governance.
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Tuesday, 10 November, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET
European CIOs Sovereign Strategy Playbook
Nader Henein,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Geopolitical tensions have made digital sovereignty a boardroom priority, forcing European organizations to overhaul long-standing technology procurement strategies. This session will dive into the priorities, costs and trade-offs through a complex and costly set of decisions for a secure and resilient technology model.
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Thursday, 12 November, 2026
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CET
Magic Quadrant for AI Governance Platforms
Nader Henein,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner’s recent technology adoption survey shows that AI governance is a top priority for CIOs. This session will summarize the findings and materials of the latest Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities for AI governance platforms, providing insights for clients looking to invest in this technology.
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