(ON-DEMAND) REFRESH VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2026

Breaking barriers: How CIOs can navigate AI procurement challenges featuring Forrester

AI adoption often stalls before it reaches production, slowed by questions around ROI, governance, security, and stakeholder alignment. In this Refresh Virtual Summit fireside chat, hear perspectives from industry leaders on how CIOs can navigate common AI procurement challenges and build momentum for adoption. Explore why IT service management (ITSM) is emerging as a practical starting point for AI, and learn how organizations are balancing experimentation with measurable business outcomes.

Duration: 27 minutes

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Key takeaways

  • Learn why IT service management (ITSM) is a strong starting point for AI adoption and operational quick wins

  • Understand how organizations are approaching ROI, productivity gains, and business value for AI initiatives

  • Explore practical ways to align Finance, Legal, Security, and IT stakeholders around AI adoption

  • Learn why governance, trusted data, and workflow redesign are critical for scaling AI successfully

  • Hear how CIOs are balancing experimentation with long-term operational impact

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Presented by

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Ashwin Ballal

Chief Information Officer, Freshworks

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Jason Aloia

Vice President, Product Management, Freshworks

Will McKeon-White

Will McKeon-White

Senior Analyst, Forrester

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