All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT leaders around AI, executive leadership, cybersecurity, operating models and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Ignite Intelligence

AI is no longer a differentiator — it’s now part of the foundation. CIOs must take the artificial out of intelligence, combining human ingenuity with AI to unlock value, drive agility and navigate disruption. A human-centered approach is key to leading the intelligent enterprise.

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Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM IST

Guest Keynote
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Building Business-Focused IT Strategy: Using Capabilities as the Foundation for Success
Tomas Nielsen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Traditional IT strategies often get sidetracked by projects or trending technologies like AI. This session demonstrates how CIOs can anchor IT strategy in business capabilities, ensuring that technology plans are directly aligned with what the business truly needs. Learn how a capability-driven approach creates clarity, relevance and lasting business value. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM IST

CIO Circle Workshop: Navigating the Tough Spots in Your AI Strategic Plan
No matter how fast or far you have gone on your AI journey, there is always opportunity to refine, adapt and improve your strategy for maximum business impact. This workshop will focus on steps you can take as a CIO to alleviate common roadblocks and governance challenges to unlock the transformative benefits of AI for your enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM IST

Hype Cycle for Agentic AI, 2026 (Inaugural Edition)
This session will introduce the innovation in AI agents and agentic AI using the inaugural Hype Cycle for Agentic AI. Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Signature Series: Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World
Marty Resnick, VP Analyst, Gartner
Every year, we pick one of the most important emerging trends and explore that deeper. For 2026, there is no doubt: human-AI relationships. AI brings agency to technology; how will that change the way we relate to AI? Should robots have rights and responsibilities? In a connected world, can you even own AI? How do we overcome fear? Within these new relationships, let’s keep it real: AI is not your friend or teammate, but a toolmate. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Sovereignty by Design: Building Optionality in a Fractured World
David Furlonger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
De‑globalization, technology sovereignty and fracturing standards are no longer tail risks; they’re design constraints for strategy, capital allocation and operating models. CEO will protect growth by building optionality, the ability to shift volumes, data and compute across jurisdictions without re‑platforming the enterprise. This session will show CIOs that sovereignty is not a “project”, but a design principle for strategy, technology and operations. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

The New CIOs Opportunity: Becoming Disinformation Leader in Their Enterprise
Dave Aron, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The deluge of disinformation is already here and getting more challenging and common every day. Most enterprises are aware, but almost none are ready for it. They don't have clear, strong leadership of disinformation security. The CIO has a great opportunity to take the lead. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

What Human Skills Are Needed in the AI Era? What to Protect, Pivot and Purge
Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
As AI takes on more tasks, CIOs face a critical question: What work should my human employees do? The answer isn’t just upskilling — it’s building a new skill stack for AI-impacted jobs. Based on an analysis of 20 IT roles, this session will provide a framework and action plan to identify the human foundations you must hire for, the skills your people must let go of, and how to pioneer new and emerging skills. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM IST

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