Gene Alvarez

Chris Howard, Chief of Research at Gartner, and Gene Alvarez, Vice President at Gartner, dive into critical insights for CIOs as we approach 2026. They discuss the urgency for CIOs to balance rapid AI advancements with operational readiness. Key topics include the rise of multi-agent systems, the importance of aligning AI and human capabilities, and the necessary traits for success, like adaptability and resilience. They also highlight how financial constraints may matter less than strategic agility in navigating future technology trends.

Gene Alvarez, a Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst with over 40 years in technology innovation, shares insights on 2025's Top Strategic Technology Trends. He highlights the promise of hybrid computing while cautioning against the perils of disinformation security. Neuro-enhancement takes the spotlight as a groundbreaking 'Wow!' trend, with ethical questions surrounding its application. Alvarez emphasizes the need for CIOs to proactively adapt strategies, akin to forecasting, ensuring they are prepared for the disruptive changes ahead.

In this insightful discussion, Gene Alvarez, Distinguished VP Analyst and head of Gartner’s Top Trends team, reveals the transformative technology trends set to shape 2025. He dives into the ethical implications of AI integration in business and the exciting era of human-machine synergy. Key insights include agentic AI, post-quantum cryptography, and energy-efficient computing. Alvarez also explores how spatial computing and polyfunctional robots can revolutionize industries like manufacturing and retail, driving innovation while enhancing everyday life.