Top CEO Business Priorities for 2026: Aligning IT Strategy for Growth

Strategic insights for CIOs and IT leaders to execute on CEO growth, technology, and AI mandates.

The 2026 Gartner CEO Survey signals a decisive shift: AI is becoming a core driver of business growth and competitive advantage.

With 88% of CEOs planning to increase AI investment, CIOs and IT leaders must move beyond experimentation to deliver measurable outcomes. Success depends on identifying high-value opportunities, scaling adoption and aligning AI initiatives to business priorities.

Gartner highlights three critical priorities:

  • Deliver Sustained Growth: Build adaptive, AI-enabled operations that scale with business needs.
  • Position AI as a Value Driver: Connect AI investments to measurable business outcomes.
  • Harness AI Agents: Deploy intelligent automation that augments human work and improves productivity.

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    "CEOs are realizing that AI is not simply another layer of automation. It is a catalyst for rebuilding the enterprise itself." David Furlonger, Distinguished VP Analyst