How To Prepare for the Event 

Make your hotel and airline reservations!
There are a limited amount of seats and rooms so make your reservations as soon as possible. Don't forget to mention that you are traveling for/attending the Gartner Summit to receive the best hotel rates.

Check out program details
Be sure to check the website frequently for updates and new announcements. We're continually improving the event programs, adding new exhibitors, and creating new attendee benefits. Stay up-to-date to ensure you maximize your Gartner Event experience.

Plan your time at the Summit with our Agenda Builder
Create and print your planned itinerary in our Agenda Builder tool.

Schedule Meetings with Exhibitors
By using the Agenda Builder tool, you can preview the solution providers who are exhibiting and schedule on-site meetings in advance.

Print and View the Presentations
This way you can prepare yourself beforehand with your questions. You just need your documentation license key that will come with your attendee email packet a few weeks prior to the event.

And don't forget...Pack plenty of business cards!
Gartner Events provide many opportunities to meet and interact with your colleagues and peers; you may need more than you think.

Alumni 

Alumni perks

• $200 discount off standard price
• $300 discount for Gartner Events on Demand documentation (PowerPoint and audio synchronized for all conference track sessions)
• Complimentary book and signing by keynote speaker Carl Hiaasen, best-selling novelist and journalist
• Access to on-site alumni lounge
• Fast-track registration
• Alumni concierge
• Exclusive alumni networking breakfast on Wed. December 2 at 7:00 am

Attendee Orientation Webinar

To help our registered attendees gear up for the 28th Annual Data Center Conference, Gartner has put together a webinar that provides an overview of the conference theme, explains how to prepare for the conference, and gives tips on how to maximize your time onsite.

Register Now

Participate in Gartner Product Development Interviews

Representatives from the Gartner product development team are conducting 20 to 30-minute interviews on-site. These interviews offer you the opportunity to provide feedback and get a sneak preview of proposed new enhancements to Gartner research offerings.

Participate and receive a $100 gift voucher or contribution to a charity of your choice. Interviews are limited.

To register your interest, email gartnerinterviews@gartner.com. A representative from Gartner's product development team will contact you promptly.