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Shanna Grafeld
Sr Principal Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Culture and Change Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Executive Leadership
Speaker Bio
Shanna Grafeld is a Senior Principal Analyst in Gartner’s CIO & AI Leaders practice, specializing in leadership and sustainability. She advises global organizations on building high-performing teams that are psychologically safe, innovative, and accountable for results. Shanna’s expertise includes multigenerational and multicultural leadership, conflict resolution, and change management. She helps clients strategize and communicate their sustainability strategies, and leverage technology for sustainable growth.
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Sessions
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CET
CIOs Should Power Up Innovation With AI-First Culture
Shanna Grafeld,
Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Innovation relies on creativity, exploration and applying knowledge in new ways. CIOs must ensure AI-driven speed and convenience don’t cause complacency or loss of institutional knowledge. Maintaining critical thinking and human insight is vital when shifting to an AI-first culture where AI is a teammate. Learn how to build an AI-first culture by democratizing innovation and changing culture, governance and operating models. We also cover what AI should avoid to not hinder creativity and innovation.
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Thursday, 12 November, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CET
Emerging Trend: Harnessing Electricity at the Edge
Shanna Grafeld,
Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Electricity at the edge is revolutionizing how businesses power their operations. By integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) like solar, batteries and microgrids with advanced digital controls and analytics, organizations can secure resilient, cost-effective and sustainable energy where and when it’s needed most.
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