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Town Hall Insights | May 21, 2026

The Future of Work – Leading Through Complexity

Town Hall Insights | May 21, 2026

The Future of Work – Leading Through Complexity

Today’s CIOs are navigating a defining moment in the future of work, in which they must accelerate AI adoption and improve employee experience simultaneously. CIOs in our Atlanta Community came together for a Town Hall to discuss how to address the gap between business performance and employee fulfillment through technology decisions – these are their takeaways.
Survey Report | May 12, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CIOs in 2026

Survey Report | May 12, 2026

Top 3 Priorities for CIOs in 2026

CIOs face a number of challenges and opportunities, including the uncertain economic environment. Here, we take a closer look at CIOs’ priorities for their function and across the enterprise, based on our proprietary survey of 1,400 IT executives across Gartner C-level Communities.
Peer Practices | April 19, 2026

How Eastern Health’s CIO is Leading Responsible AI Adoption

Peer Practices | April 19, 2026

How Eastern Health’s CIO is Leading Responsible AI Adoption

Given that operationalizing AI is a top priority for CIOs 2026, Suma Shivalingaiah, CIO at Eastern Health shares her approach for implementing AI solutions, developing practical use cases, and guiding CIO peers through rapid technological change.
Blog | April 6, 2026

The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities

Blog | April 6, 2026

The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities

Stuart Hughes, Chief Digital Officer of Kerry Group and one of the first executives to join the UK and Ireland CIO Community, has long recognized the value of connecting with peers to drive business impact. Here, Stuart shares how he has gained practical insights at Executive Summits that have directly influenced his day-to-day work and impacted his organization.
Infographic | March 6, 2026

2026 CIO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | March 6, 2026

2026 CIO Leadership Perspectives

In 2026, CIOs are navigating a complex environment and balancing shifting priorities as they drive AI, data, digital transformation, and risk management initiatives. In our annual Leadership Perspective Survey of community members, here is what nearly 1,000 CIOs report as their top priorities and challenges for 2026.
Peer Practices | February 24, 2026

TUI’s CIO on AI Innovation, Adoption, and the Future of Customer Experience

Peer Practices | February 24, 2026

TUI’s CIO on AI Innovation, Adoption, and the Future of Customer Experience

Here, Pieter Jordaan, Group CIO at TUI, offers an inside look at TUI’s AI journey and their evolving approach to customer experience, including the leadership role that CIOs need to play in the transition to the new AI enabled organisation.
Town Hall Insights | February 17, 2026

From Start to Scale — Transformation & Acceleration with Agentic AI

Town Hall Insights | February 17, 2026

From Start to Scale — Transformation & Acceleration with Agentic AI

CIOs are under pressure to deliver measurable business impact from AI, and Agentic AI is shifting the conversation from adoption to scaling. CIOs in our New York Community gathered recently for a Town Hall discussion to share how they are building AI-driven ecosystems to leverage agentic AI – these are their takeaways.
Blog | February 16, 2026

Six CIOs Share Their #1 Priority for the Near Term

Blog | February 16, 2026

Six CIOs Share Their #1 Priority for the Near Term

With many mission-critical priorities competing for attention, we asked six CIOs to share their perspectives on the #1 thing technology leaders should focus on in the months ahead. Read the blog for what they had to say.
Session Insights | February 11, 2026

Preparing for Brand New Threats - Fighting AI with Precision

Session Insights | February 11, 2026

Preparing for Brand New Threats - Fighting AI with Precision

As cyberattackers increasingly leverage AI to execute more advanced attacks, CISOs and CIOs must adopt a proactive, AI-driven defence strategy. Jesper Olsen, Chief Security Officer (EMEA North) at Palo Alto Networks, discussed how to defend organisations in the AI era at the recent Benelux CISO Community Executive Summit - here are key takeaways from the session.
Session Insights | February 3, 2026

5 AI Forces Reshaping the Future of Retail

Session Insights | February 3, 2026

5 AI Forces Reshaping the Future of Retail

One focus area for IT leaders across Gartner CIO Communities is operationalizing AI. Tapestry CIO Yang Lu delivered an interactive case study at the recent New York CIO Community Executive Summit on how they are building an AI-first mindset to drive transformation. These are highlights from her session on the 5 AI initiatives they are pursuing.
Blog | January 28, 2026

What C-level Executives Were Reading in 2025

Blog | January 28, 2026

What C-level Executives Were Reading in 2025

In 2025, over 14,000 executives engaged in Gartner C-level Communities across 400 in-person and virtual events. They also provided peer-driven insights through blogs, articles, discussions and community surveys. Here, we explore the hottest topics and most-read articles, offering a glimpse of the issues that resonated most with C-level executives in 2025.
Blog | December 10, 2025

Three Key Themes for CIOs in 2026

Blog | December 10, 2025

Three Key Themes for CIOs in 2026

As CIOs across our communities prepare for another year of peer-driven programs, IT leaders are sharing their priorities, opportunities and challenges through annual surveys and interviews. Here, we explore three themes that are emerging as top focus areas for CIOs in 2026.
Blog | December 10, 2025

Winning Together: How CISOs and CTOs Can Maximize Innovation

Blog | December 10, 2025

Winning Together: How CISOs and CTOs Can Maximize Innovation

At the Atlanta CIO Community Executive Summit, Equifax EVP and CTO Jamil Farshchi led a keynote session on aligning IT and security to drive innovation. Jamil shared strategies for building this alignment, overcoming misconceptions about security and enabling early integration between IT and security. Here, Jamil shares some key takeaways from the session.
Session Insights | October 31, 2025

Maximizing the ROI of Artificial Intelligence

Session Insights | October 31, 2025

Maximizing the ROI of Artificial Intelligence

According to Ryan Snyder, SVP and CIO of Thermo Fisher Scientific, CIOs should focus on the parts of their businesses that require comprehensive AI transformation to best measure the ROI of AI. Snyder explored this topic at the Global CIO Community Executive Summit, and here, he shares highlights from the session, including strategies for accurately assessing the ROI of AI.
Survey Report | October 30, 2025

8 Findings from C-level Executives on Leading in a VUCA Environment

Survey Report | October 30, 2025

8 Findings from C-level Executives on Leading in a VUCA Environment

As 2025 unfolds, C-level executives are navigating a landscape marked by persistent volatility and complexity. How are C-suite leaders preparing for the year ahead? In this report, we present eight key findings from 740 C-level executives who participated in a recent Pulse Survey asking their views about ongoing economic uncertainty.
Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

At Gartner C-level Communities, one of our most popular community gatherings is the Town Hall – a virtual program designed specifically for C-level executives to address topics critical to their roles in between in-person events. Here is an inside look at what to expect as a participant.
Leadership Profile | October 9, 2025

One CIO’s Path to Becoming a Business Leader and Utility Player

Leadership Profile | October 9, 2025

One CIO’s Path to Becoming a Business Leader and Utility Player

CIO Patty Crawford of UL Solutions describes herself as an “accidental CIO” because of her background in consulting. Here, Crawford shares a playbook for new-to-role CIOs, her advice for becoming a utility player in the organization and her strategies for aligning IT with the business.
Infographic | September 14, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse Business Resilience Global Challenges

Infographic | September 14, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse Business Resilience Global Challenges

As the year progresses, C-level executives continue to operate in a volatile and complex environment – from tariffs and inflation to rapid technological change. Here, we share responses from 740 C-level executives to an August Community Pulse Survey and compare how executives’ views have evolved on the economic climate since earlier this year.
Survey Report | August 11, 2025

Top 3 Priorities for CIOs in 2025

Survey Report | August 11, 2025

Top 3 Priorities for CIOs in 2025

CIOs face a number of challenges and opportunities, including the uncertain economic environment. Here, we take a closer look at CIOs’ priorities for their function and across the enterprise, based on our proprietary survey of 2,200 IT executives across Gartner C-level Communities.
Town Hall Insights | August 11, 2025

Secure and Compliant Data Protection in Changing Times

Town Hall Insights | August 11, 2025

Secure and Compliant Data Protection in Changing Times

Data is an organization’s most critical asset, yet traditional data protection methods were not designed to handle the demands of today's distributed applications and cyber threats. CIOs in our New York Community gathered recently for a Town Hall exploring the best practices for implementing advanced data protection strategies – these are their takeaways.
Blog | July 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

Blog | July 13, 2025

Gartner C-level Communities: Where C-suite Leaders Shape the Conversation

Gartner C-level Communities are designed exclusively for C-level executives from the world’s leading organizations. But what truly sets us apart is the way our community is led and shaped: by the Governing Body, a select group of C-level executives who ensure our programs are always relevant, timely, and impactful.
Town Hall Insights | June 30, 2025

Streamlining AI Operations for Enhanced Productivity

Town Hall Insights | June 30, 2025

Streamlining AI Operations for Enhanced Productivity

The rapid pace of change requires IT and security leaders to transform operations for increased productivity and flexibility. As they try to simplify operations, they are finding that AI can help. CIOs and CISOs in our Philadelphia communities recently exchanged ideas on implementing AI strategies to optimize processes and create efficiencies – these are their takeaways.