All Gartner Data & Analytics 2026 Conference Sessions

The 2026 agenda dives deep into key topics for data, analytics and AI leaders around agentic AI, governance, leadership, data architecture and more to help you address your organizations’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next

The pace of AI innovation is forcing DA leaders and their teams to deliver measurable business value faster than ever before. As AI accelerates change across industries, leaders must deliver immediate impact while preparing for future developments. This year’s conference focuses on overcoming challenges like scaling AI, managing disruption and balancing risk using governance.

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Monday, 21 September, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM IST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Robert Thanaraj, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Gareth Herschel, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Advance Your AI Strategy For Success in an Era of Constant Change
Shubhangi Vashisth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The enormous potential business value of AI will not materialize spontaneously. AI leaders should guide their organizations toward an era in which AI is not only creating tangible business value but goes beyond to become a critical competitive differentiator and industry disruptor. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM IST

CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Shared Lessons From CDAO Agenda Survey 2026
Akash Krishnan, PhD, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join an interactive executive discussion on emerging trends from the 2026 CDAO Agenda Survey, highlighting cost optimization for D&A, scalable design patterns and the use of AI to improve D&A operations. Discover how these insights can drive efficiency and innovation across your organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

How to Build and Manage Data Products Efficiently (Technology and Architecture Perspectives)
Sagnik Das, Principal Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations pursue data products; however, sustaining their success seems challenging. This breakout session is a compilation of several case studies and best practice recommendations for D&A leaders who seek guidance in executing their data product strategy. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Optimize Costs by Rationalizing Your Technology Stack for D&A Governance Programs
While there is convergence in capabilities across D&A governance technology stack, D&A leaders need to validate, select and rationalize tools to drive the optimal outcomes from their D&A governance programs while maximizing ROI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM IST

Reference Architecture Brief: Data Management Architecture
Ramke Ramakrishnan, VP Analyst, Gartner
In this session, you’ll explore a reference architecture that serves as a blueprint for future-proofing your data and analytics environment. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to align your technology stack with business objectives — whether you're modernizing an existing architecture or building one from the ground up. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Signature Series: Get Ready For Data and Analytics 2030
Deepak Seth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
D&A leaders play a central role in their organization's AI success by providing the critical accelerants needed to realize value from AI. Based on your organization's data, analytics, and AI ambition and where you are today, this session will unfold the vision for data and analytics in 2030. It will describe how your capabilities, operating model and practices need to evolve to realize that ambition. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM IST

Workshop: Avoiding the Top Mistakes in Your Dashboard Through Best Practices in Data Storytelling
Anirudh Ganeshan, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
D&A value relies on data storytelling, which engages audiences better than BI reports or data science notebooks. Join this session to learn the fundamentals of data storytelling and how to bridge the gap between data science experts and decision makers. Discover how to craft compelling stories and upscale data storytelling for the future in the GenAI landscape. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM IST

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