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      This year's conference theme is Accelerate Value. Deliver Intelligently. Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026 brings the world’s technology leaders together to hear top trends, find objective answers and explore best practices in topic coverage relevant to you. Gain the insights and guidance to create an effective pathway to the future and network with your peers. 

      A: Navigating Innovations and Disruptions

      This track examines how IT Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) leaders can empower their teams to drive organizational success by embracing innovation, and disruption.

      B: Transforming Cloud Platforms

      This track guides cloud leaders in developing and executing transformative strategies that harness the full potential of cloud platforms, ensuring they become powerful enablers of organizational goals and sustained competitive advantage.

      C: Modernizing Infrastructure to Strengthen Security and Resilience

      This track focuses on approaches to infrastructure modernization that embed security and resilience by design, enabling organizations to withstand disruption, reduce risk exposure, and support evolving business demands.
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      Tuesday, December 02, 2025

      10:00 AM - 10:45 AM JST

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigating the Hype: Strategic Roadmap to I&O Success
      Autumn Stanish, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Paul Delory, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Agentic AI is a fundamental shift for I&O, demanding new operational paradigms like cloud once did. This keynote will explore concrete agentic AI application for I&O, emphasizing the needs for resilient infrastructure, automation and governance to navigate this shift. A focus on Continuous Operations will show how adopting mature techniques from tech leaders can ensue relentless innovation and operational stability. Get equipped with a roadmap to a new I&O operating model, highlighting effective patterns for behavior and operating practices to lead in the next era of I&O. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM JST

      Guest Keynote: Society Beyond the AI Hype
      Yusuke Narita, Economist
      In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly permeated various fields of society, leading to what is often called “AI hype”—an atmosphere of excessive expectation and enthusiasm. However, as technology continues to advance, it is essential to calmly reflect on the true nature of AI and its impact on society. In this session, we will analyze the background behind the excessive expectations for AI and explore how society may change once the hype subsides.
      • The current state and limitations of AI technology
      • Social and economic factors that generate hype
      • Changes in values and ways of working brought about by AI
      • The impact of AI on fields such as education, healthcare, and government
      • The role of humans and ethical challenges in an AI-driven society       ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM JST

      [Luncheon] Pure Storage: Transforming Data into Value with Next-Gen AI Data Platform
      Tomohiro Iwamoto, Principal Technologist, Everpure
      Pure Storage has maintained its position as the industry leader for 12 consecutive years, earning top rankings in both third-party evaluations and customer satisfaction, thanks to its all-flash technology and continuous innovation. In this session, we will introduce the technical foundations that drive our growth, along with our “Enterprise Data Cloud” strategy — a next-generation data platform that transforms data into value through a shift from individual optimization to enterprise-wide optimization. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM JST

      [Luncheon] Rubrik: Cyber Resilience Measures Considering in the "AI Era"
      Daishi Nakai, SENIOR SALES ENGINEER, Rubrik Japan
      As ransomware targets every company with the potential for damage, there is growing demand for strengthening "cyber resilience" measures to quickly recover business operations from harm. Furthermore, while the use of AI is expected to enhance productivity, it also increases risks to critical data, necessitating more comprehensive risk management measures. This session will explain the key points for strengthening cyber resilience. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM JST

      [Luncheon] Singtel: AI-Driven Multi-Vendor Mgmt & Network Security in Zero Trust Era
      Tomohiro Shinkai, COUNTRY DIRECTOR, Singapore Telecom Japan Co., Ltd.
      As Zero Trust becomes the new standard for cybersecurity, enterprise networks are growing increasingly complex, often involving a diverse mix of vendor solutions. This session explores how AI-driven technologies are transforming network operations and security strategies. We will delve into the role of algorithmic routing in traffic optimization, best practices for managing multi-vendor environments, and the implementation of Managed Secure Service Edge (SSE) to enhance security across distributed infrastructures. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM JST

      [Luncheon] TOYOTA TSUSHO SYSTEMS: The Future of Work Transformed by Generative AI
      Narimi Yamamoto, , Toyotatsusyosystems
      Generative AI dramatically enhances operational efficiency and productivity. In this session, discover how the capacity unlocked by AI can be leveraged for more creative, valuable work and a richer lifestyle through new ways of working. ... Show More Show Less

      12:40 PM - 12:55 PM JST

      [Theater] NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS: The Future of Ops: AI-Driven Xform in Managed Services
      Makoto Kanzaki, Director, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc.
      With the rapid advancement of digital transformation and cloud adoption, enterprises are increasingly confronted with complex IT operations and a shortage of skilled personnel. This session will present the latest developments in NTT DOCOMO Business’s “X Managed” service, along with real-world examples of how operational efficiency and standardization are being achieved. We will also examine how AI infrastructure and intelligent agents are driving automation and sophistication, offering new opportunities for I&O teams. ... Show More Show Less

      01:00 PM - 01:30 PM JST

      Emerging Use Cases of Agentic AI in I&O
      Cameron Haight, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Agentic AI will transform I&O by autonomously handling tasks like resource allocation, security and system optimization. It predicts and resolves issues in real time, cutting downtime and reducing human errors. Automating routine processes and adapting to complex environments, agentic AI boosts efficiency, scalability and resilience, enabling IT teams to focus on innovation and strategic growth. ... Show More Show Less

      01:00 PM - 01:30 PM JST

      Geopolitical Impact on Software and Cloud Contract Negotiation
      Tsuyoshi Ebina, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Geopolitical risks can lead to reduced business continuity, enforcement of information protection regulations, price increases and currency fluctuations, which in turn affect software and cloud contract service levels, data protection clauses and pricing. This session will help to address these impacts for CIOs and other IT leaders. ... Show More Show Less

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