Info-Tech Research Group has announced the launch of its Speakers Bureau program at Info-Tech LIVE 2026, scheduled to take place from June 9 to 11 at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new initiative is designed to provide a platform for CIOs, technology leaders, and Info-Tech members to share real-world experiences and insights on critical topics such as AI adoption, digital execution, enterprise architecture, leadership influence, and business value creation.
Peer-Led Sessions at the Core
The Speakers Bureau program will feature sessions led by Lizbeth Johnson, Jeff Kramer, and Jonathan Strong, who will offer peer-led perspectives on leadership influence, digital strategy, AI readiness, and enterprise architecture. These sessions are part of the broader conference theme, "Agentic IT: From Hype to Value," which emphasizes practical applications of emerging technologies.
Participants in the program receive support from professional speaker coaches to refine their stories and deliver confident, high-impact presentations. This support includes optional content-shaping webinars and one-on-one coaching sessions to help speakers strengthen their delivery and prepare for speaking opportunities at Info-Tech events.
Responding to Attendee Demand
Info-Tech developed the Speakers Bureau in response to strong attendee interest in hearing directly from peers about the challenges they have faced, the decisions they made, and the lessons they learned along the way. The program aims to give members a platform to amplify their voices, position themselves as thought leaders, and share practical lessons with technology leaders facing similar challenges.
"CIOs and technology leaders want to hear directly from peers who are facing the same pressures around AI, value creation, and organizational change," says Vince Mirabelli, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "The Speakers Bureau program reflects what makes Info-Tech LIVE so valuable: a combination of research-backed insight, practical experience, and meaningful peer exchange. These sessions will give attendees real-world perspectives they can apply as they work to move technology initiatives from ambition to measurable impact."
Four Qualities of the Speakers Bureau
An introductory session, hosted by Mirabelli, will set the stage for the program and explain what makes peer-led presentations at LIVE distinct. The session will explore how strong ideas become influential messages through clearer structure, stronger delivery, and more purposeful stage presence. It will also outline the four qualities shaping the Speakers Bureau experience:
- Perspectives beyond what search engines and AI can provide: Speakers offer unique, firsthand insights that cannot be found through automated sources.
- Practical ideas attendees can apply after the event: Sessions focus on actionable takeaways that can be implemented immediately.
- Connections that extend beyond the room: The program fosters networking and ongoing relationships among participants.
- Speakers prepared to deliver narrative-driven, high-impact sessions: Coaches help speakers craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences.
Info-Tech LIVE 2026 is expected to attract thousands of CIOs and senior technology leaders from around the world. The conference will feature keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to help attendees navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
