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Dive into the moments and sessions that help you explore big ideas and unpack trends — all with insight from Gartner analysts and world-class peers.

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Tackle your biggest tech challenges with seasoned solution providers in the interactive Exihbit Showcase.

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      Why attend? Hear from your peers:

      • “As systems grow more complex, cost optimization is essential. With future IT talent shortages expected, I see AI agent adoption as urgent, and found the guidance on implementation and cost optimization very helpful.”

        Operations Group Manager, Banking, Finance and Insurance

      • “As an I&O manager, I joined to learn tech trends for future operational efficiency. I found AI and observability to be key trends, and realized the need to further research and consider agent-based AI and its future developments.”

        Manager, Technology and Telecom

      • “The roundtable helped me understand ransomware measures and other companies’ issues. It gave me confidence in our virtualization software migration plans and revealed missing points. The mindset session stressed the need to align field leaders and CIOs.”

        Supervisor, Manufacturing
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      Explore learning and networking opportunities

      Tailor your experience with analysts, peers and solution providers.

      Learn from Gartner analysts and thought leaders in IT and more

      Widen your view and focus your plans with objective insights, guidance and content built around your infrastructure and operations key issues.

      Track Sessions

      Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner analysts, and get advice on what to do now and in years ahead.

      Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner analyst during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy, next steps and technology decisions.

      Let the experience of visionaries, innovators and renowned thought leaders inspire you — and reframe your thinking about business and leadership.

      Pose tough questions to a single Gartner analyst in an intimate, topic-driven session.

      Connect with your peers

      Network with top infrastructure, operations & cloud leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve problems.

      Roundtables

      Exchange insights and best practices with your peers in this Gartner-facilitated, small-group discussion around a specific issue.

      Use these hands-on sessions to explore proven solutions to real-life challenges with peers — all under the guidance of Gartner analysts.

      Accelerate your initiatives by sitting down with peers to hear their leadership stories, real-world challenges, success factors and lessons.

      Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Meetups, receptions and special events.

      Consult experienced solution providers

      Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

      Exhibit Showcase

      Use this interactive environment to explore new products or services, gain insights from subject matter experts, and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

      Make investment decisions based on insights from case studies, thought leadership presentations and live interactions with exhibitors.

      Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner analysts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ insights and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

      Gartner Conferences: Curated Expertise. Exclusive Content.

      Interact face-to-face with analysts and leaders in their fields, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View all sessions.

      Get to Know Gartner Analysts

      Discover the unique qualities, extensive industry experience and thorough research that goes into being a Gartner analyst.

      Signature Series: The Future of AI Data Centers: 2031 and Beyond

      By 2031, data centers will be built around advanced servers, storage and networking...

      Explore Session

      Enterprise Network Trends, 2027

      The enterprise networks are undergoing rapid change, as organizations face the...

      Explore Session

      Ransomware Preparedness: Responding to the Question Are We Safe?

      When I&O leaders are confronted with the question, "Are we really safe?" It...

      Explore Session

      Contract Negotiation Clinic: How to Negotiate With Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)

      Cloud infrastructure and platform services contract negotiation involve substantial...

      Explore Session

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      Bring your team

      Attend Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference as a team to gain new perspectives, strengthen partnerships and find new ways to work. Together, align on your organization’s mission-critical priorities and focus on what drives results.

      Dive into some of our favorite moments

      Explore the sessions, take-aways and insights that defined an unforgettable Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference.
      2025 Conference Key Take-Aways

      2025 Conference Key Take-Aways

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      View Opening Keynote from Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2025.

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigating the Hype

      Agentic AI is a fundamental shift for I&O, demanding new operational paradigms like cloud once did. Explore concrete agentic AI application for I&O and get equipped with a roadmap to a new I&O operating model.

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      View featured session from Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2025.

      Cloud Computing and AI Trends in 2026

      Hyperscalers are investing trillions of yen annually to transform the current cloud infrastructure into hyper-AI supercomputers. Enterprises must swiftly revise their perception of the cloud and establish it as the foundation.

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