Gartner IT Executive Seminar

Tue May 05 2026 at 07:30 am to 05:30 pm UTC-07:00

Hotel Murano | Tacoma

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Gartner IT Executive Seminar
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Connect with WA State IT leaders at Hotel Murano and explore Gartner insights on the priorities shaping todayโ€™s technology landscape.
About this Event

Gartner IT Executive Seminar


This complimentary event will explore todayโ€™s most pressing technology and leadership priorities, with expert-led sessions on Application Rationalization, Artificial Intelligence, Neurodiverse Hiring, and more. Gain valuable insights, practical guidance, and fresh perspectives to help you drive impact across your organization.

Wrap up the day by connecting with peers during a networking Happy Hour, where you can share ideas and build meaningful relationships with fellow IT leaders.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration!


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration | Breakfast & Coffee

Info: Kick off the day with a light breakfast and coffee. Connect with peers and meet fellow CIOs.


๐Ÿ•‘: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Kristina Mattull, Gartner
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Keynote: The State of AI in Government
Host: Albert Gauthier, Gartner Analyst

Info: This session brings together state IT leaders to align on safe, responsible AI adoption across agencies. As agencies experiment with AI in isolated ways, challenges remain around skills, governance, and knowing where and when to apply AI effectivelyโ€”especially amid significant budget constraints.


๐Ÿ•‘: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Ask the Expert: AI Q&A with Albert Gauthier
Host: Albert Gauthier, Gartner Analyst

Info: An interactive session for direct questions and deeper discussion on AI topics presented.


๐Ÿ•‘: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
CIO Spotlight
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Networking Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Interactive Session: Opportunities in your Portfolio of Applications
Host: Alasdair Maughan, Gartner Consulting

Info: Application rationalization is a government-wide challenge tied to technology risk, cost optimization and business needs. This interactive session will walk through a framework and best practices to begin tackling this challenge, including small group activities to talk through common application portfolio challenges we see across agencies. This session will be especially useful to CFOs, CIOs, enterprise architects, applications leaders and PMO leaders.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
CIO Spotlight
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Hosted Lunch & CIO Spotlight

Info: Join us for lunch and hear from some of your Washington State peers!


๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Session: Attracting Neurodiverse Talent in IT
Host: Brandon Germer, Gartner Analyst

Info: In this session, explore the opportunities and challenges of attracting and integrating neurodiverse talent. What is the business value of cognitively diverse teams? What does neurodiverse talent want? How can technology and AI improve inclusivity and productivity? How big is the talent pool?


๐Ÿ•‘: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Storytelling Workshop
Host: Jim Finwick, Executive Partner

Info: This workshop on effective storytelling for business outlines a structured approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding the audience's "pains and gains" to craft compelling narratives. The framework incorporates established models like Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey", guiding participants through exercises to define their story's hero, problem, and desired outcome. The ultimate aim is to equip attendees with skills to create impactful narratives that drive change and achieve business objectives, supported by numerous recommended Gartner resources.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
CIO Spotlight
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Happy Hour & Networking

Info: Enjoy some drinks, light bites, and continue conversations with your peers!


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, United States

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