Board presentations are high‑stakes, and most CIOs are still missing the mark. In this episode, Gartner expert Tina Nunno reveals why board members remain uncertain about the value of tech investments, and how CIOs can flip the script with a sharper, simpler, shareholder‑value‑first narrative.

Pulled from her recent webinar on board presentation prep, Tina breaks down how to align every message to what boards actually care about, cut rework across your team, and deliver a value story compelling enough to earn trust — and investment.

Tune in to discover:

• Why 76% of board members lack confidence in current IT investments
• The value framework CIOs can use to link tech investments directly to business outcomes
• Ways to streamline prep time while improving clarity, credibility and impact
• How to communicate risk, ROI and innovation without overwhelming the board

Dig deeper:

• Watch the full CIO Board Presentation Prep webinar
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

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

Dig deeper:

• 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

Dig deeper:

• Become a client to see the full list of disruptions
• Attend a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• 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

Dig deeper:

• 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

AI-driven layoffs are making headlines, but is AI really the main culprit? Or is the story more complex? As organizations enter 2026, leaders face rising performance expectations, cultural strain, and mounting pressure to deliver productivity gains that rarely materialize. What does this mean for the future of work?

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, host Alexis Wierenga talks with Gartner expert Emily Rose McRae to break down Gartner's Future of Work Trends for 2026. From the truth behind AI-related workforce reductions, to the hidden risks of AI "workslop" and the growing importance of mental fitness, Emily Rose shares actionable insights for HR leaders, CIOs and executives navigating an AI-enabled workplace.

You'll learn:

• Why most AI-driven layoffs aren't what they seem
• How "workslop" creates a hidden productivity drain in organizations
• Why leaders aren't seeing expected productivity gains
• Why performance pressure is rising and how to protect culture
• The critical role of mental fitness in an AI-first world

Dig deeper:

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

As CIOs enter 2026, the pressure is on: Budgets are flat, headcount is tight, and yet expectations for growth, innovation, and AI adoption are soaring. How can technology leaders deliver impact when resources are constrained and the pace of change is relentless?

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner expert Chris Howard walks through the latest CIO Agenda survey results for 2026, as debuted at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. From navigating geopolitical vendor risk to shifting planning cycles and driving financial impact beyond productivity, Chris shares actionable insights for CIOs looking to lead with agility, manage risk strategically, and push through uncertainty with tenacity.

Tune in to discover:

• Why agility, risk and tenacity are the defining traits of successful CIOs in 2026
• How to pivot from annual planning to dynamic reprioritization
• Why rethinking your vendor mix is critical amid rising digital sovereignty
• How to move beyond productivity gains to deliver measurable financial impact
• What AI adoption means for talent strategies and organizational resilience

Dig deeper:

• Download more insights from the CIO Agenda for 2026
• Join us at a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

As we close out the year, we're bringing you some of 2025's standout ThinkCast episodes. Today's episode, originally released in April, explores how leaders can scale AI using Gartner's "AI tech sandwich":

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we tackle one of the most pressing questions facing executive leaders today: How should organizations approach AI deployment?

Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Whit Andrews joins host Karen Stokes Lockhart to help answer whether leaders should build, buy or blend when approaching their AI integration, while further exploring Gartner's "AI technology sandwich" framework.

Tune in to hear Whit and Karen discuss the multiple layers of enterprise AI, including embedded AI, bring-your-own AI and the critical governance decisions that support a responsible, scalable foundation for IT and tech leaders navigating a complex AI landscape.

Dig Deeper:

• Download the guide to Deploying AI in Your Organization
• Register to attend a Gartner CIO Conference near you

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, we explore what customer experience looks like today — a world where your most valuable customers might not even be human. Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Don Scheibenreif joins host Alexis Wierenga to unpack how CEO perceptions, AI agents and machine customers are reshaping CX strategy.

Drawing from Gartner's latest CEO research, Don shares critical insights on the shift in customer expectations, the rapid emergence of autonomous buyers and the emotional impact of AI adoption. Whether you're designing for humans, machines or both, this episode offers a roadmap for getting customer experience right in an AI-first future.

Tune in to discover:

• Why CEOs may not know their customers as well as they think
• What machine customers are and why they matter now
• The key blind spots in AI-driven CX strategies
• How to balance automation and humanity to create trust

Dig deeper:

• Attend a Gartner Conference near you
• Watch more insights on When Machines Become Customers
• Watch the full conversation on YouTube

AI is transforming faster than leaders can rewrite their strategies, and staying ahead requires a new kind of clarity. So how do you move beyond experimentation and hype to build AI that truly delivers business value?

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner Director Analyst Deepak Seth joins to explore what's next in AI implementation, including what comes after AI agents. He'll break down where AI really sits on the Gartner Hype Cycle today, why organizations struggle to operationalize new capabilities, and how leaders can stay grounded while still planning for a rapidly shifting future.

Tune in to discover:

• How to overcome the most common implementation pitfalls
• Why value from AI is a journey, not an overnight return
• How to make forward-looking decisions without falling into "wait and see" paralysis
• Why AI agents won't define the long-term future of enterprise AI
• What bold predictions could reshape the next decade

Dig deeper:

• Explore the CIO Agenda for 2026
• Try out AskGartner for more trusted insights
• Become a client to read more about distributed human computing and other future-looking insights

As disruption accelerates and AI becomes indispensable, CIOs and technology leaders face a critical question: How do you harness innovation without losing control?

In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner experts Gene Alvarez and Tori Paulman walk through the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026, as debuted at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. They explore why the pace of change is faster than ever, and how three new "innovation superheroes" — the Architect, the Synthesist, and the Vanguard — can help organizations build resilience, orchestrate intelligent systems and safeguard digital trust.

Tune in to discover:

• Why 2026 marks the end of "optional AI," and what that means for your strategy
• How AI-native development platforms and supercomputing will transform productivity
• Why multiagent systems and domain-specific language models are key to reducing complexity
• How physical AI bridges the digital and physical worlds
• Why preemptive cybersecurity and digital provenance are essential for enterprise protection

Dig deeper:

• Download the full Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026
• Join us at a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• Become a client to try out AskGartner for more trusted insights