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
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

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BRT

Falconi & Celonis: Como a Biolab Reposicionou a TI Como Motor da Estratégia
Saiba como a Biolab, uma das maiores farmacêuticas do Brasil, transformou sua TI para assumir um papel estratégico na geração de valor para o negócio. Não apenas por meio de tecnologia, mas aliando gestão, pessoas e inteligência. A partir de um diagnóstico comum às empresas: falta de governança e dados confiáveis, a combinação dos pilares Pessoas & Processos, Dados & Tecnologia e AI & Modelos posicionou TI como alavanca de crescimento e inovação. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

Ask the Analyst: The Future of Analytics in the Age of AI - What CIOs Need to Know Now
Edgar Macari, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this interactive session to explore how AI is transforming the analytics landscape. We’ll discuss the future of dashboards, the rise of agentic analytics, and the evolution toward perceptive analytics. The session will provide a clear perspective on what these trends mean for technology leaders: which changes are real, which are just hype, and where to focus your attention now. Bring your questions and join an open conversation about how to keep up with this evolution and ensure analytics continues to deliver strategic value to the business. ... 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

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 - 11:30 AM BRT

Five Approaches CIOs Can Use to Build Winning Cases for AI Investment
Brook Selassie, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
It used to be enough to prove the technology worked, present a credible business case and show a plausible return. AI has raised the bar. Its value, adoption, operating economics and even the way work gets done can continue changing long after deployment, while failed pilots and years of AI enthusiasm have made investment committees increasingly demanding. And the bar keeps rising: every new round of funding comes with harder questions about what was learned, what changed, what scaled and what value actually materialized. This session presents five practical approaches CIOs can use to answer those questions, from testing the assumptions behind the business case and validating human AI workflows to proving adoption, building reusable capabilities and continuously governing AI economics and value. The goal is not to make AI look less uncertain than it is. It is to systematically reduce that uncertainty, build executive confidence and earn the next dollar of AI investment. ... 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
Ana Richter, Executive Partner, Gartner
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 - 11:45 AM BRT

Peer Meetup: Data Governance and Trust in the Age of Generative AI (Participant-Driven Discussion)
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

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