CEOs are entering 2026 under intense pressure. Turbulent markets, geopolitical shifts and the accelerating impact of AI have created a series of "wicked messes" that demand new leadership playbooks. In this episode, Distinguished VP Analyst Don Scheibenreif breaks down Gartner's CEO Agenda for 2026 and what it means for CIOs navigating the same uncertainty.

Drawing from his presentation at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Don reveals how CEO priorities are shifting — from managing turmoil‑driven growth to solving the AI value conundrum — and where CIOs can step in with clarity, direction and strategic influence.

Tune in to discover:

• Why CEO confidence is wavering and the forces driving it
• How geopolitical factors are reshaping markets, supply chains and tech choices
• Where CEOs see expansion opportunities despite economic instability
• Why AI's promise is clear, but its value remains hard to capture
• How sovereignty, infrastructure and regulation are redefining the AI landscape

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• Watch the Leadership Vision for Tech CEOs webinar
• Attend a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

The future rarely arrives quietly. Disruptions — both anticipated and unexpected — are already reshaping the technology landscape, and CIOs need to be ready before they hit.

In a preview of his presentation from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow Daryl Plummer explores the pivotal disruptions that could accelerate change faster than most leaders realize. These insights go beyond prediction; they're a roadmap for recognizing, prioritizing and responding to forces that will redefine IT strategy and business value in the years ahead.

Tune in to discover:

• How AI and human behavior are colliding
• Why AI‑free trust and certification will matter
• How AI sovereignty is shifting global power
• What AI agents mean for the future of work
• Which technologies could transform entire markets
• How to spot disruption before it accelerates

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• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

Although AI is everywhere, most initiatives aren't moving the needle on growth or cost. That's why HR leaders have a new mandate — stop focusing only on the workforce and start redesigning the work itself.

In a preview of their Opening Keynote from Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, Gartner experts Harsh Kundulli and Katie Sutherland reveal how HR can lead the way in three major shifts in work: augment to make existing work better; reengineer to redesign workflows and functions; and invent to create new AI-based ways of working.

Discover how to:

• Rethink work to drive growth and cost optimization
• Understand the three types of work change: augment, reengineer, invent
• Turn employees into AI value creators with guided adoption
• Build strong CHRO–CIO partnerships to unlock AI's potential
• Equip leaders to lead through AI transformation with practical tools

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• Register for the Future of Work Trends live webinar
• Join us at a Gartner HR Conference near you
• Download the full 9 Future of Work Trends for 2026
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI