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Infographic | March 5, 2026
Infographic | March 5, 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.

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.
Blog | February 15, 2026
Blog | February 15, 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.

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.
Peer Practices | February 23, 2026
Peer Practices | February 23, 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.

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.

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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.

town hall insights | june 3, 2026

Dynamic Resilience — Executive Leadership in Turbulent Times

town hall insights | june 3, 2026

Dynamic Resilience — Executive Leadership in Turbulent Times

In the face of intensifying geopolitical instability and rapid technological change, CIOs and CISOs are being called upon to lead the charge in organisational resilience. Recently, Gartner’s Middle East CIO and CISO Communities convened for a Town Hall focused on crisis management – Here are six key takeaways from the discussion.

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.
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CIO Peer Content

survey report | august 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

survey report | august 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. These findings reveal an executive community that is increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and sustainable business impact – Read the report.

leadership profile | august 21, 2026

Escape Velocity: Arvind Nithrakashyap on Leading Through AI’s Fastest Era

leadership profile | august 21, 2026

Escape Velocity: Arvind Nithrakashyap on Leading Through AI’s Fastest Era

Arvind Nithrakashyap, Co-founder and CTO of Rubrik, describes the current moment in technology and AI as unlike anything he has seen in his 30 years in technology. Here, he shares more about how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and a preview of his session on risk and resilience at the upcoming Global CIO Community Executive Summit.

survey report | august 20, 2026

Trends Report: CIO Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

survey report | august 20, 2026

Trends Report: CIO Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. It features an in-depth analysis for CIOs, examining how technology leaders are addressing the opportunities and challenges of AI transformation. Explore the full report for actionable insights.

blog | august 3, 2026

Building Board-Level Influence

blog | august 3, 2026

Building Board-Level Influence

At the recent San Francisco CIO Executive Summit, Prakash Kota, CIO of UKG, and Jamil Farshchi, EVP and CTO of Equifax and UKG Board Member, led a keynote session exploring how CIOs can strengthen their board presence, foster ongoing dialogue and inform strategic decision making. Here, Prakash shares 7 key takeaways from their session.

town hall insights | july 7, 2026

Frontier AI — The New Attack Landscape

town hall insights | july 7, 2026

Frontier AI — The New Attack Landscape

Frontier AI models now identify and weaponize vulnerabilities in near-real-time, collapsing traditional defense timelines. How can IT and security leaders strengthen their defenses? CISOs and CIOs in our Vancouver, BC Community gathered for a Town Hall discussion that explored the security frameworks required to defend against machine-speed adversaries – here are the takeaways.
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