11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Roundtable: From Hype to Reality — What AI Agents Can (and Can’t) Do

Chris Howard, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

Explore what AI agents truly are, how they autonomously operate in digital and physical worlds, and why multiagent systems will revolutionize business. Join our roundtable to separate hype from reality, discover the real capabilities and limits of AI agents, and how this can be applied in your industry setting. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:30 PM BST

Roundtable: Women in IT Leadership — What Does It Take?

Rita Sallam, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

Join this roundtable of trailblazers and thought leaders for peer discussions on advancing women in IT leadership. Women attendees are invited to explore opportunities and challenges, and to share best practices for successfully navigating the path to IT leadership. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM BST

Roundtable: How Do You Demonstrate the Value of the D&A Program? (Repeat)

Anwar Mirza, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

Join this interactive session to engage with your peers and explore proven methods for demonstrating the value of data and analytics programs. Gain new insights and ideas from the experiences of other leaders to effectively communicate positive impacts and tangible results within your organization. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:15 PM BST

CDAO Circle Roundtable: Agentic in Practice: Lessons in Scoping, Funding & Assessing Impact From Agentic Investments (Multi-group)

Roxane Edjlali, VP Analyst, Gartner

Ehtisham Zaidi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner

Brian Foster, VP Analyst, Gartner

This multigroup session will focus on questions like:
- How should organizations implement AI governance frameworks to manage risk, ethics and accountability?
- How can organizations prepare and assess their data, infrastructure and workforce to ensure AI readiness.
- What are the best practices for the above questions and what are the challenges and barriers to implementation of those practices? ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:15 PM BST

Roundtable: Creating Value With AI Beyond Productivity

Chris Howard, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

AI’s impact goes far beyond boosting productivity or reducing human effort. Join this roundtable session for an engaging discussion on the broader opportunities AI brings, such as innovation, new business models and enhanced experiences, and learn how to unlock greater value in your organization. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:15 PM BST

Roundtable: Mastering AI Agents: From Simple to Autonomous Systems

Daryl Plummer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

Agentic systems have become a reality. However, many IT leaders are uncertain about how they will evolve or how they can be used to gain advantage. Join this session to explore the evolution of AI agents, from simple agents to autonomous multi-agent systems. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

Roundtable: Data, Security, IT: Can AI Bring Governance to a Common Table?

Guido De Simoni, VP Analyst, Gartner

Can AI serve as a unifying force to streamline and integrate governance practices across data management, security and IT operations? The participants of this roundtable are invited to share their experiences. The discussion should consider the challenges and opportunities of leveraging AI to create a cohesive approach to governance that meets the evolving demands of modern organizations. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

Roundtable: How Do You Demonstrate the Value of the D&A Program?

Anwar Mirza, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

Join this interactive session to engage with your peers and explore proven methods for demonstrating the value of data and analytics programs. Gain new insights and ideas from the experiences of other leaders to effectively communicate positive impacts and tangible results within your organization. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 01:00 PM BST

Roundtable: Capitalizing on Emerging AI, Data and Analytics Trends in the Public Sector

Robert Stoneman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

Public sector D&A leaders face tough challenges in their quest to drive innovation within their organizations. Capitalizing on emerging technology can significantly accelerate mission objectives and translate into competitive advantage. This roundtable will discuss how to identify viable emerging trends in AI, data and analytics, determine which are worthy of your attention, and make progress that drives impact. ... Show More Show Less

All 2026 Conference Sessions

Roundtable: From Hype to Reality — What AI Agents Can (and Can’t) Do

Roundtable: Women in IT Leadership — What Does It Take?

Roundtable: How Do You Demonstrate the Value of the D&A Program? (Repeat)

CDAO Circle Roundtable: Agentic in Practice: Lessons in Scoping, Funding & Assessing Impact From Agentic Investments (Multi-group)

Roundtable: Creating Value With AI Beyond Productivity

Roundtable: Mastering AI Agents: From Simple to Autonomous Systems

Roundtable: Data, Security, IT: Can AI Bring Governance to a Common Table?

Roundtable: How Do You Demonstrate the Value of the D&A Program?

Roundtable: Capitalizing on Emerging AI, Data and Analytics Trends in the Public Sector

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