Experience the difference. Meet your peers, talk with analysts, build your network and turn insights into action.
Shanna Grafeld
Sr Principal Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Culture and Change Management
- Talent and Skills
- Executive Leadership
- AI Strategy and Business Alignment
- AI Value and Cost Management
Speaker Bio
Shanna Grafeld is a Senior Principal Analyst in Gartner’s CIO & AI Leaders practice, specializing in leadership and sustainability. She advises global organizations on building high-performing teams that are psychologically safe, innovative, and accountable for results. Shanna’s expertise includes multigenerational and multicultural leadership, conflict resolution, and change management. She helps clients strategize and communicate their sustainability strategies, and leverage technology for sustainable growth.
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Sessions
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.
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Tuesday, 22 September, 2026 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM BRT
Exclusive Invitational Program: Expanded Keynote Insights: CIOs, Shape Momentum With Compounding AI Value and Risk
Tori Paulman,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Shanna Grafeld,
Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Claudio Chauke,
VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
In this limited access session, the keynote speakers expand on the keynote presentation insights on balancing the speed at which AI value and risk gain momentum. Then, to help you turn these insights into action, a Vice President Executive Partner is joined by one of your peers in a conversation that covers how Gartner partners with CIOs & IT leaders on the practical next steps they should take to generate continuous positive returns that compound success while keeping AI risk at an acceptable level.
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Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BRT
Deliberately Position Yourself in the AI Era: Craft Brand, Earn Reputation
Shanna Grafeld,
Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
AI washed brands set an expectation for CIOs but can become liabilities and tarnish credibility, unless backed by a reputation for delivering on those promises. This session brings CIOs through a brand and reputation framework with actions and tactics to practice as they craft the brand and earn the reputation they want with intent.
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