Former Google [X] Executive and Bestselling Author Mo Gawdat to Keynote Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona

Mo Gawdat, bestselling author of Solve for Happy and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], will join Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona as a featured keynote speaker. Taking place 22 to 23 September 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona, the event will bring together IT leaders from across Europe and beyond to explore the theme Agentic IT: From Hype to Value.

LONDON, July 6, 2026 /CNW/ - Info-Tech Research Group has announced that Mo Gawdat, bestselling author of Solve for Happy and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], will take the stage as a featured keynote speaker at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona. The event, taking place 22 to 23 September 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona, will bring together IT leaders from across Europe and beyond to explore this year's theme, Agentic IT: From Hype to Value.

Gawdat is one of the most compelling voices at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human potential. A serial entrepreneur, author, Chief AI Officer at Flight Story, and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], he brings a rare perspective shaped by a 30-year career in technology and decades spent at the forefront of the industry.

At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona, Gawdat's keynote will offer attendees a perspective shaped by entrepreneurship, innovation, and the human side of technological change. His appearance aligns with this year's event theme, Agentic IT: From Hype to Value, as IT leaders gather to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of technology leadership.

"Mo Gawdat brings a rare perspective shaped by decades at the forefront of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship," says Michelle Van Wijk, Senior Executive Counselor at Info-Tech Research Group, UK. "As IT leaders across Europe and beyond explore the next phase of AI-enabled transformation, his keynote at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona will offer a timely lens on the connection between technology, leadership, and human potential."

Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona will feature keynote presentations, analyst-led sessions, workshops, industry roundtables, peer networking opportunities, and Analyst Alley, where attendees can meet one-to-one with Info-Tech analysts to discuss priorities, validate strategies, and gain expert guidance tailored to their organisations.

The preliminary agenda will explore topics including agentic IT and the future of AI-enabled organisations, cybersecurity, governance, organisational resilience, IT leadership, workforce transformation, enterprise architecture, technology modernisation, data, analytics, and decision intelligence.

Further updates on Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona will be shared in the coming months. Follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X for updates.

Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Barcelona 

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Media professionals looking to apply for in-person passes can contact pr@infotech.com to secure their spot and cover the latest advancements in IT for their audiences.

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