D&A has gone full circle. We're back at decision support, discussing more data-driven decisions that are much more concrete than before. It was hard to measure the business impact of a better decision; there is no parallel universe to test another decision. In this visionary session, we will explore how new insights and innovations create a more direct and measurable link between making decisions more data-driven and concrete business outcomes.

Gartner Futures Lab focuses on more futuristic research in areas of high uncertainty. What is it that D&A professionals can expect in the next years? In this fun, exciting and high-energy session, we share our most maverick predictions and their implications. Either you accept them, and get new ideas, or dismiss them and be extra confirmed in how you work today. You always win!

In Gartner Futures Lab, we tackle a cross-industry, cross-regional futuristic topic every year. This year, we look beyond today's reality of digital transformation and examine what is next. It is autonomous business! What would that mean for your organization and for D&A? What potential impacts could autonomous businesses have on your industry? What would be different scenarios on how autonomous businesses would even work? Time to sit back, reflect and see how “what if …”