Speaker Bio
Henrique Cecci is a Senior Advisor in Gartner Business and Technology Insights. Mr. Cecci's research focus is on providing strategic advice to CIOs and IT leaders on Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies, with an emphasis on strategies, technologies, and trends. He is often invited to be a keynote speaker at events and has led several projects, such as conference chair for Gartner I&O events. He frequently advises executives, in large and small enterprises, investors, governments, technology and service providers. He has a strong blend of technical and business skills and a and frequent speaker on topics such as cloud computing, the Future of Data Centers and IT infrastructure trends.
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Sessions
Monday, 21 September, 2026
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM BRT
Whats Next? The Future of Data Centers
Henrique Cecci,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The next era will be defined less by compute and more by power access, capital discipline, and geopolitical exposure. AI-scale density, grid constraints, permitting friction, community resistance, and sustainability mandates are reshaping data center strategy. This session distills Gartner’s latest findings to guide investment priorities and align infrastructure decisions with long-term enterprise value.
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Monday, 21 September, 2026
04:00 PM - 04:20 PM BRT
Magic Quadrant for Strategic Cloud Platform Services
Henrique Cecci,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI capabilities, augmented industry solutions, digital sovereignty, operational efficiency, and hybrid/multicloud, are driving how organizations select their cloud provider. Use this session to choose the best long-term strategic hyperscaler for your business.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT
Digital Sovereignty: CIO Actions to Achieve Technological Resilience and Business Outcome
Henrique Cecci,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Digital sovereignty now demands holistic business continuity — control over data, operations and technology amid geopolitical tensions. Enterprises must go beyond compliance, evaluating their tech stack and choosing solutions from global cloud controls to fully isolated local environments. CIOs should craft tailored sovereignty strategies for data governance, operational control and tech independence to achieve business goals.
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