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

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM IST

IBM: From Experimental to Enterprise AI - Building the Foundation for Agentic AI
Sriram Raghavan, General Manager, IBM - MARKET INSIGHTS
AI could unlock over $500B in economic value for India by 2030, but success depends on turning data into a trusted, governed, AI-ready asset. In this keynote, Sriram Raghavan explores how organisations can close the AI control gap through modern data foundations that unify data, enable real-time context, agent orchestration, governance and observability. Learn how to scale trusted, secure and transparent Agentic AI across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM IST

SAS: Move Fast, Stay in Control - Trusted Agentic AI for Real Business Impact
Deepak Ramanathan, VP, APAC Head of Customer Advisory, SAS
The race to Agentic AI is on, but speed without governance is a fast track to failure. The ultimate challenge isn't achieving autonomy; it’s building autonomy you can trust. Join us to see how SAS combines agentic AI with embedded governance, explainability, and human oversight to deliver faster, trusted outcomes. ... Show More Show Less

01:40 PM - 02:00 PM IST

SAP: AI Velocity - Towards a Wild West or an Autonomous Enterprise
AI velocity isn't about speed—it’s about governed autonomy not rouge agents in wild west! Discover how SAP’s ~400 AI agents transform business processes into intelligent, self-running engines. Learn how migration agents fast-track your transformation and how the open governed platform accelerates your journey to the fully autonomous enterprise.Insert Abstract ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM IST

CDAO Circle Roundtable: Redefining DA and AI Governance (Multigroup)
Priya Sundararaman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Nate Novosel, VP Analyst, Gartner
In a recent Gartner survey, 89% of CDAOs said effective D&A governance is crucial for business, technology and AI innovation, yet almost 70% find their current D&A and AI governance practices, skills and technology insufficient to drive innovation and business value. This multigroup discussion will focus on sharing experiences and addressing how CDAOs are evolving their D&A and AI governance approaches, building the business case for foundational investments, and designing effective operating models. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM IST

Roundtable: Scaling AI Agents with Trust, Control, and ROI​​, moderated by IBM
Sameer Vaishampayan, Senior Technical Leader, Technology , Da, IBM Northernlight
Vinoth Vijayan, Partner & Leader - Hybrid Cloud & Data, India and South Asia, IBM Consulting, IBM India Private Limited
AI agents can deliver significant productivity gains, but scaling them across enterprises raises challenges around risk, accountability, cost & ROI. Join peers to explore what it takes to deploy AI agents in regulated, complex environments. Discuss governance, operating models & platform choices, & learn how organisations are balancing speed with control, addressing scale barriers, and making decisions that drive long-term value and flexibility. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM IST

Roundtable: Unleash AI Agents - Without Losing the Reins, moderated by SAS
Dr. Radhakrishna Bagavatham, DIRECTOR CUSTOMER ADVISORY, SAS
AI agents are writing code, sending emails, booking meetings, even moving money. But how far should we let them go? In this roundtable, leaders share where they are deploying agents, how much autonomy they allow, what actions are off-limits, and how they enforce guardrails. We will examine trust, risk frameworks under pressure, and the evolving balance between bold innovation and firm control. ... Show More Show Less

03:50 PM - 04:10 PM IST

E6data Inc: ROI from Agents Despite Gaps and Imperfections in Data Platforms
Vishnu Vasanth, Founder & CEO, e6data Inc
AI success depends heavily on the data platform that feeds it enterprise ground truth and context. However, assuming perfection in data platforms is a recipe for failure. This session explores how enterprises can leapfrog stages and work around major gaps to achieve proven ROI in production. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Integrate AI Governance With AI Architectures
Sumit Agarwal, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI governance is no longer optional. This session will explore practical strategies for embedding AI governance directly into the design and development of AI architectures, ensuring that compliance, transparency and ethical standards are upheld from the ground up. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Signature Series: The Future of AI
Chris Howard, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI is moving faster than ever. AI techniques should bring adaptability to an uncertain world in constant flux. However, despite its extraordinary power and early promises, AI has not been leveraged to its full potential. What is missing? Where did we go wrong? Join us as we discuss our ambition for the future of AI and AI should do for us to deliver the value that we are expecting. ... Show More Show Less

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