CIO Report on Gartner Symposium on AI with Tom Irvine

Leadership Briefing: CIO Report on Gartner’s AI Symposium

Guest: Tom Irvine, Technology Executive & Board of Advisor
Host: Alex Jarett, Founder, Technology Executives Club®

In this Leadership Briefing, technology executive Tom Irvine shares key takeaways from the 2025 Gartner IT Symposium, with a focused look at Gartner’s latest guidance on AI in the Enterprise.

Drawing directly from Gartner’s research and executive sessions, Tom walks through what CIOs and CEOs are really being told about AI adoption — including why enthusiasm remains high, but readiness and execution continue to lag. Tom explains why many organizations are seeing productivity gains without clear profitability, how the true cost of AI extends far beyond initial implementation, and why governance is now a requirement rather than a constraint.

He also explores how AI is reshaping workforce models, why experienced professionals may benefit most from AI adoption, and what Gartner believes CIOs must do next to lead effectively through this transition.

Topics Covered Why CEOs are committed to AI but concerned about enterprise readiness The underestimated cost of AI: training, change management, governance, and operations Why governance becomes critical as organizations move toward agents and autonomy How AI is changing work — and what “return on employee” really means Gartner’s priorities for CIOs leading AI transformation in 2025 and beyond Learn More about Tom Irvine here:

https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-tom-irvine

This Leadership Briefing was hosted by Alex Jarett, Founder of Technology Executives Club®, the thought leadership platform for Technology Leaders, Tech Founders, and B2B Executives.

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