AI is accelerating faster than most IT organizations can keep up, and I&O leaders are feeling the impact. In this episode, Gartner experts Autumn Stanish and Paul Delory break down what AI's rapid rise really means for IT operations, and why doing nothing is no longer an option.

Drawing from their Opening Keynote presented at Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference, Autumn and Paul reveal the risks, realities and opportunities behind AI agents — and the urgent changes I&O teams must make to stay in front of the business instead of falling behind it.

Tune in to discover:

• The growing risk of "AI agent sprawl" and how to prevent it
• Why outdated operating models make I&O the bottleneck for AI adoption
• How continuous operations creates the guardrails needed for safe, scalable AI
• The roadmap that prepares your infrastructure for AI agents today

Dig deeper:

• Download the I&O Leadership Roadmap
• Attend a Gartner I&O Conference near you
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

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