Gartner ThinkCast

• Top Tech Trends 2026: Meet the Innovation Superheroes

  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

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• AI Shockwaves Explained: Disrupt Before You're Disrupted

  As generative AI moves from novelty to necessity, its most profound impact isn't in incremental efficiency — it's in the shockwaves that ripple across industries. These disruptions challenge pricing models, rewrite competitive dynamics and even blur the boundaries between entire sectors. So how do you prepare to create — or counter — these seismic shifts? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Hung LeHong explores the concept of AI shockwaves: what they are, why they matter more than productivity gains, and how organizations can anticipate and harness them.   Tune in to discover: Why first-order AI effects aren't enough to drive true disruption How shockwaves emerge and the three levels of impact to watch What it takes to move from cost savings to market-changing innovation Why only 1 in 50 organizations succeed in creating disruption   Dig deeper: Learn more about AI shockwaves Register to watch the full webinar Become a client to try out AskGartner for more trusted insights

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• IT Symposium/Xpo Opening Keynote 2025: Gartner's Golden Path for CIOs

  As AI capabilities surge ahead, human readiness is struggling to keep pace — and that imbalance could derail your path to real value. So how can CIOs and IT leaders navigate this gap and avoid costly missteps? In this episode of Gartner ThinkCast, you'll hear the first 20 minutes of the Opening Keynote from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025, straight from the stage in Orlando. Gartner experts Alicia Mullery and Daryl Plummer reveal why the odds of achieving AI ROI remain stubbornly low, and what leaders must do to walk the "golden path" toward sustainable outcomes. Tune in to discover: Why human readiness is the biggest obstacle to AI success How to plan for the hidden "transition mortgage" behind AI costs Why conversational agents aren't enough How to handle vendor selection in the era of digital nation states Why a value remix strategy can unlock growth without workforce chaos   Dig deeper: Download the Opening Keynote takeaways on AI readiness Join us at a Gartner CIO Conference near you Become a client to try out AskGartner for more trusted insights

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• The 4 Biggest Challenges for IT Leaders in 2026

  Leadership won't get any easier in 2026. Geopolitical volatility, accelerating AI disruption and workforce identity shifts are creating unprecedented challenges for IT leaders. So how can you prepare? In this mini episode of ThinkCast, recorded at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst Mary Mesaglio sums up the insights from her dozens of onsite conversations with CIOs and top IT leaders. In just four minutes, she breaks down the four challenges shaping IT leadership into 2026, and offers practical strategies to navigate uncertainty with confidence. Tune in to discover: The 4 challenges redefining IT leadership in 2026 Why optionality matters for decision-making in volatile times How AI vendor races complicate long-term technology bets Why identity threats demand a new leadership approach Dig deeper: Download the Opening Keynote takeaways Join us at a Gartner CIO Conference near you Become a client to try out AskGartner for more trusted insights

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• From Guardian to Catalyst: 8 Forces Reshaping CFO Identity

  As economic volatility, cost pressure and technological acceleration reshape the finance landscape, CFOs are facing a pivotal identity shift. The instinct to protect the enterprise through tighter controls may no longer serve the moment. So what does it take to lead with resilience and unlock growth? In this episode of ThinkCast, Gartner experts Clement Christensen and Mallory Bulman revisit their Opening Keynote from the Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo. They introduce the "Catalyst CFO" — a new leadership identity designed for disruption — and explore the eight forces reshaping finance, from AI-enabled decision-making to discontinuous regulatory change. Tune in to discover: Why the "guardian" CFO mindset may be holding your organization back The eight forces transforming finance and how to respond How AI agents are changing the nature of financial decision-making Why identity is the most underutilized leadership tool What Catalyst CFOs do differently to drive agility, innovation, and growth   Dig deeper: Download the Gartner CFO Report Join us at a Gartner Finance Conference near you Become a client to try out AskGartner for more trusted insights

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