Board presentations are high‑stakes, and most CIOs are still missing the mark. In this episode, Gartner expert Tina Nunno reveals why board members remain uncertain about the value of tech investments, and how CIOs can flip the script with a sharper, simpler, shareholder‑value‑first narrative.

Pulled from her recent webinar on board presentation prep, Tina breaks down how to align every message to what boards actually care about, cut rework across your team, and deliver a value story compelling enough to earn trust — and investment.

Tune in to discover:

• Why 76% of board members lack confidence in current IT investments
• The value framework CIOs can use to link tech investments directly to business outcomes
• Ways to streamline prep time while improving clarity, credibility and impact
• How to communicate risk, ROI and innovation without overwhelming the board

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• Watch the full CIO Board Presentation Prep webinar
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

CEOs are entering 2026 under intense pressure. Turbulent markets, geopolitical shifts and the accelerating impact of AI have created a series of "wicked messes" that demand new leadership playbooks. In this episode, Distinguished VP Analyst Don Scheibenreif breaks down Gartner's CEO Agenda for 2026 and what it means for CIOs navigating the same uncertainty.

Drawing from his presentation at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Don reveals how CEO priorities are shifting — from managing turmoil‑driven growth to solving the AI value conundrum — and where CIOs can step in with clarity, direction and strategic influence.

Tune in to discover:

• Why CEO confidence is wavering and the forces driving it
• How geopolitical factors are reshaping markets, supply chains and tech choices
• Where CEOs see expansion opportunities despite economic instability
• Why AI's promise is clear, but its value remains hard to capture
• How sovereignty, infrastructure and regulation are redefining the AI landscape

Dig deeper:

• Watch the Leadership Vision for Tech CEOs webinar
• Attend a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI

The future rarely arrives quietly. Disruptions — both anticipated and unexpected — are already reshaping the technology landscape, and CIOs need to be ready before they hit.

In a preview of his presentation from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow Daryl Plummer explores the pivotal disruptions that could accelerate change faster than most leaders realize. These insights go beyond prediction; they're a roadmap for recognizing, prioritizing and responding to forces that will redefine IT strategy and business value in the years ahead.

Tune in to discover:

• How AI and human behavior are colliding
• Why AI‑free trust and certification will matter
• How AI sovereignty is shifting global power
• What AI agents mean for the future of work
• Which technologies could transform entire markets
• How to spot disruption before it accelerates

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• Become a client to see the full list of disruptions
• Attend a Gartner CIO Conference near you
• Try out AskGartner for more AI-powered insights
• See how Gartner is the world authority on AI