With AI initiatives moving deeper into enterprise operations, CIOs are under pressure to strengthen the IT capabilities that make execution, scalability, and measurable value possible. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas, June 9 to 11 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Info-Tech Research Group will feature interactive IT Playbook sessions on infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, and data and analytics to help leaders prioritize improvement efforts and build practical roadmaps for IT excellence.
LAS VEGAS, May 28, 2026 /CNW/ – Info-Tech Research Group has announced a series of IT Playbook Deep Dive sessions for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas, taking place June 9 to 11 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino. Centered on the event theme Agentic IT: From Hype to Value, the sessions will help CIOs and IT domain leaders build the operating disciplines needed to translate technology ambition into measurable organizational outcomes.
Many organizations are pursuing agentic AI, automation, and new digital operating models, yet IT leaders are finding that value depends on more than emerging technology adoption. Core IT functions such as infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, and data and analytics must be able to operate with greater alignment, maturity, and execution discipline. When these domains remain disconnected, technology investments can become misaligned, delivery can become inefficient, and teams can lose focus on where resources are needed most.
Info-Tech’s IT Playbooks provide structured, step-by-step frameworks designed to help technology leaders improve IT performance systematically. The IT Playbook sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas will give attendees an opportunity to explore how to apply those methodologies within their own environments, identify priority actions, and begin building roadmaps that move IT teams from reactive problem-solving toward proactive, value-focused execution.
“Agentic IT can only create value when the capabilities behind it are strong enough to support execution,” says Info-Tech Research Group’s Chief Research Officer, Gord Harrison. “Infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, and data and analytics are not secondary concerns. They are the capabilities that determine whether organizations can scale innovation, reduce friction, and turn ambition into measurable outcomes. The IT Playbook sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 are designed to help leaders focus their efforts, prioritize what matters, and make systematic progress.”
IT Playbook Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas
The IT Playbook Deep Dive sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas will provide CIOs and IT leaders with hands-on guidance for applying Info-Tech’s 12-step Playbook methodologies across critical IT domains. Each session is designed to help participants assess where improvement is needed, understand how the Playbook applies to their environment, and develop a prioritized roadmap for action. Featured sessions include:
- I&O Playbook Deep Dive: How to Systematically Achieve IT Excellence in Infrastructure & Operations
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the methodology behind Info-Tech’s Infrastructure & Operations Playbook and learn how to apply it to their unique environments. The session will help attendees identify practical next steps to improve I&O maturity, prioritize initiatives, and shift infrastructure and operations from reactive firefighting to forward-driving performance.
Speaker: Natalie Sansone, Research Director, Info-Tech Research Group
- EA Playbook Deep Dive: How to Systematically Achieve IT Excellence in Enterprise Architecture
This session will guide participants through the Enterprise Architecture Playbook, with a focus on helping EA leaders connect architecture practices to business outcomes, improve decision-making, and support enterprise-wide technology alignment. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the Playbook methodology and leave with a prioritized roadmap for strengthening EA’s role as a driver of value.
Speaker: Nitin Varshney, Senior Technical Counselor, Info-Tech Research Group - Data Playbook Deep Dive: How to Systematically Achieve IT Excellence in Data & Analytics
During the Data & Analytics Playbook workshop, participants will examine how to apply Info-Tech’s methodology to improve data practices, strengthen governance, and support more trusted decision-making. The session will help attendees identify priority actions to advance data and analytics maturity and build a roadmap that connects data efforts more directly to enterprise goals.
Speaker: Sherwick Min, Technical Counselor, Info-Tech Research Group
The IT Playbook sessions reflect a broader message at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas: realizing value from agentic IT requires disciplined execution across the functions that support technology delivery. Through analyst-led workshops, interactive discussions, and one-on-one engagement opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into how to strengthen IT foundations and build more resilient, value-driven organizations.
Further updates on Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas will be shared in the coming weeks. Follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X for updates.
Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas
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Media professionals looking to apply for in-person or digital passes can contact pr@infotech.com to secure their spot and cover the latest advancements in IT for their audiences.
Exhibitor Opportunities
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About Info-Tech Research Group
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