Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum: Central 2026
by Forrester Research
Where CIOs, CDOs, and Chief AI Officers turn AI ubiquity into business outcomes.
About This Event
Forrester's Technology & Innovation Forum: Central 2026 is an executive gathering for technology leaders, taking place September 14-15, 2026 at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. Under the theme 'The IT Singularity,' it helps CIOs, CDOs, and Chief AI Officers scale AI from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide programs that deliver measurable business impact.
At a Glance
- Date
- September 14–15, 2026
- Location
- JW Marriott Austin, Texas
- Format
- In-Person
- Event Type
- Forum
- Status
- Upcoming
- Pricing
- Paid
- Organizer
- Forrester Research
- Added
- Jul 6, 2026
Topics & Focus Areas
Who Should Attend
- ✓CIOs
- ✓Chief Data Officers
- ✓Chief AI Officers
- ✓Enterprise and solution architects
- ✓Data, AI, and analytics leaders
Why Attend
Built specifically for the CIO/CDO/CAIO office, this forum offers Forrester's independent, research-backed frameworks for scaling AI responsibly and quantifying its business impact — plus private analyst meetings that turn strategy questions into concrete plans.
Event Features
- ✓Keynotes and breakout sessions across four tracks
- ✓Analyst one-on-ones
- ✓Roundtable discussions
- ✓Vendor marketplace and networking
What Makes This Unique
- ★Analyst-led agenda grounded in independent Forrester research
- ★Theme 'The IT Singularity' on AI as a ubiquitous, no-longer-differentiating capability
- ★One-on-one analyst meetings for senior tech executives
- ★Curated peer roundtables for the CIO/CDO/CAIO office
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Industries Represented
Organizer
Forrester Research
forrester.comFrequently Asked
- When is Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum?
- Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum takes place September 14–15, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
- Where is Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum held?
- Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum is held in Austin, Texas. The event format is in-person.
- How much does Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum cost?
- Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum is paid.
- Who should attend Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum?
- Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum is aimed at CIOs, Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, Enterprise and solution architects, Data, AI, and analytics leaders.
- What topics does Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum cover?
- Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum covers AI strategy, Scaling AI from pilots to production, Agentic development, Cognitive operating models, Knowledge graphs for AI trust, Enterprise architecture, Cloud and infrastructure, Quantum and AI.
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