Agentic AI is redefining healthcare and life sciences, driving even the most cautious organizations to explore adoption as a strategic lever for addressing industry challenges and gaining competitive advantage. This evolution has the potential to transform workforces, operations and patient experiences — but success demands more than technology alone. It requires preparation, trust and a clear vision for outcomes. Join this complimentary...

Global IT spending is accelerating, but generative AI (GenAI) is entering a critical phase — the trough of disillusionment. IT budgets are projected to surpass $7 trillion within four years, with GenAI accounting for more than $4 trillion by 2029. New markets, including AI models, specialized AI-managed services, and AI-optimized infrastructure, are emerging rapidly. Yet early GenAI projects have faltered, and CIOs are shifting focus tow...

Board presentations can make or break IT’s strategic influence. When CIO teams struggle to highlight the right data or connect technology investments to shareholder objectives, the result is wasted time and missed opportunities. This session provides practical guidance to streamline preparation, reduce stress and deliver presentations that clearly demonstrate IT’s impact on business outcomes. How to align board presentations with s...

AI is moving fast in oil and gas. By 2026, most companies could have AI agents embedded in daily workflows. The risk? Disruption, wasted investment, and cultural resistance. The opportunity? A step-change in operational efficiency and decision-making — if you get the transition right. This session explores how CIOs and business leaders can navigate the shift to human-machine collaboration without derailing operations or eroding trust. Yo...

Technology adoption decisions will shape competitiveness for midsize enterprises in 2026 and beyond. Gartner surveyed over 400 IT leaders to map deployment plans for 50 technologies across six domains — from AI and data analytics to cloud, security, and digital workplace. This session shares key adoption trends, risk factors and value drivers so CIOs can benchmark their plans against peers and recalibrate investments for maximum impact....

Higher education CIOs face a tough balancing act: deliver on bold 2030 strategies while managing cost pressures, talent gaps and legacy systems. Add AI’s rapid rise — and its governance and budget challenges — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Success demands agility, cultural change, and smart prioritization now. This session shares Gartner’s key predictions for higher education and practical actions to help CIO...

The Human Performance Symposium will take place 21-22 January in McGinnis-Wickam Hall (MCoE HQ, Building 4) at Fort Benning, GA. This event will focus on the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program that has revolutionized how the Army views individual Soldier health, fitness and readiness.The event will feature presentations from Army leaders and H2F domain subject matter experts from the health and fitness community, industry and academia a...

AI is accelerating government technology transformation, alongside advances in quantum computing and subscription-based services. U.S. government CIOs — and their global counterparts — face mounting pressure to govern AI adoption, manage operational risks and address digital sovereignty concerns. This session provides Gartner’s strategic planning assumptions and actionable insights to help government leaders prepare for 2026...

The pace of technology change is relentless — and leaders who don’t anticipate what’s next risk falling behind. In this exclusive Gartner webinar, you’ll hear directly from the lead analyst behind the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026. Get answers to your most pressing questions, uncover why these trends matter now and learn the actions you need to take to turn disruption into opportunity and competitive advantag...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Industry Day Forum will be hosted by Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) in-person at CMS Baltimore. The format will include briefings from various CMS components, executive leaders, and industry leaders.From the CMS website: Office of Acquisition and Grants Management (OAGM) Functional Statement: Serves as the Agency's Head of the Contracting Activity. Plans, organizes, coo...