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IGNITE 2025: Pioneering IT Leadership Through AI and Digital Transformation

As the landscape of technology continues to evolve, IT leaders find themselves in a complex environment where the demand for innovation is escalating. This is at the core of the upcoming IGNITE 2025 events, hosted by the Info-Tech Research Group in two major cities in the United States: Washington, D.C. on September 10, 2025, and Dallas, Texas on September 23, 2025.

These events focus on the intersection of exponential IT growth and the adoption of artificial intelligence, which are key ingredients for companies striving to stay relevant. With the assistance of expert analysts and a wealth of research-backed strategies, attendees will gain the tools necessary to advance their organizations’ readiness for the digital age.

A Critical Need for Innovation

The digital age requires CIOs and IT decision-makers to step into roles that transcend traditional technical execution. Instead, they must embrace business leadership opportunities that pivot around technology to create scalable innovations. Gord Harrison, Chief Research Officer at Info-Tech Research Group, underscores this shift, emphasizing the need for IT leaders to devise strategies that not only react to change but proactively drive it. Successful teams will focus on creating AI strategies that are founded on robust capabilities, budget control, and long-term value.

Details of the Events

Washington, D.C. Event

The Washington, D.C. IGNITE event will take place at the Harborside Hotel, concentrating on empowering IT leaders from various sectors, including federal and public agencies. The agenda promises to cover a range of topics essential for navigating the expansive digital transformation journey.

Participants can look forward to sessions focused on:

• - How to construct an Exponential IT roadmap while integrating AI into core operations.
• - A deep dive into agentic AI and the necessary conditions for successful adoption.
• - Methods to align IT investments with overarching business objectives using the IT Playbooks framework developed by Info-Tech.
• - Strategies to foster workforce development that embraces AI-human collaboration models.
• - Approaches for effective financial decision-making and performance management.

Dallas, Texas Event

Meanwhile, the event in Dallas will be hosted at The Statler Hotel and will hone in on research-driven sessions that advance operational excellence and talent development. By bridging technology investments with business outcomes, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to modernize their workforce and enhance their overall IT financial leadership.

Key topics for discussion in Dallas include:

• - Planning comprehensive AI roadmaps to enhance data-driven decision making.
• - Navigating the nuances of talent strategy focusing on employee experience and global leadership.

Notable Speakers

Both events will include illuminating sessions from industry leaders such as Rob Garmaise, Vice President of AI Research, who brings extensive experience in innovation management from organizations like Microsoft and McKinsey. Additionally, John Annand, Practice Lead of Global Services at Info-Tech, will share insights on aligning IT capabilities with the rapidly changing business landscape.

What Attendees Can Expect

The IGNITE 2025 events are designed not only to educate but to facilitate important networking opportunities among peers. Participants will engage in collaborative sessions that allow them to share local challenges and collaborate on viable solutions that can be implemented back in their organizations.

With science-backed methodologies and expert insights on AI strategy and organizational transformation, the IGNITE 2025 series emerges as an essential platform for IT leaders to refine their approaches to navigating the complexities of today's evolving digital world.

To learn more about the agenda and register for either event, visit Info-Tech's events page. Join your peers in exploring innovative paths to IT excellence at these pivotal gatherings in Washington, D.C., and Dallas, Texas.