Gartner CIO Leadership Forum 2026 Day 2

Date:
February 24, 2026
Starts at:
9:30 am
Ends at:
5:00 pm
At:
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, 5350 East Marriott Drive Phoenix

This two-day leadership forum convenes senior IT executives and chief information officers for an immersive experience shaped by cutting-edge research and peer perspectives. Participants explore how to reposition the IT organization from a service provider to a strategic ally, with curated tracks on enterprise leadership, influencing the C-suite, and priorities around next-wave technologies. The program emphasizes the role of technology in accelerating growth, driving digital transformation, and deepening collaboration across the executive team.

Across the event, attendees will move beyond keynotes, workshops, and roundtables to include private consultations with Gartner experts and dedicated peer networking. The agenda balances big-picture strategy with practical next steps, enabling CIOs to pressure-test their plans and forge relationships that amplify their leadership impact.


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