Gartner Predicts for Higher Education 2026: Navigating AI, Agility and Institutional Strategy

Higher education CIOs face a tough balancing act: deliver on bold 2030 strategies while managing cost pressures, talent gaps and legacy systems. Add AI’s rapid rise — and its governance and budget challenges — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Success demands agility, cultural change, and smart prioritization now. This session shares Gartner’s key predictions for higher education and practical actions to help CIOs navigate near-term constraints while positioning their institutions for sustainable innovation and growth. You will learn:

Gartner’s latest predictions shaping higher education through 2026 and beyond.
How to overcome cost, talent, and technology hurdles without slowing transformation.
Why cultural agility is critical for unlocking AI’s potential.
Key actions to accelerate effectiveness and deliver digital innovation under pressure.

Event Topic

Cybersecurity, IT, K-12 / Higher Education

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government

Other Agency

Other Federal Agencies