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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Wednesday, 18 November, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM IST

Guest Keynote: Change Resilience
Kath Koschel, Founder; Resilience Expert, The Kindness Factory
Change is a reality for all, and it comes at us in many ways. But be careful, history shows that only a small number of change strategies succeed. Your people will enable it or obstruct it. Kath knows what it takes to support change in an organisation. Having high instances of change in both her personal and professional life, Kath now helps organisations around the world to adapt to the new, pushing progress forward and into the now and future through a proven framework of gratitude, perspective, and kindness. Kath will build a bespoke offering with key and actionable take aways for the audience to implement immediately to overcome resistance, manage the change process and land on key messages for your business. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM IST

Ask the Analyst: What Are Practical Approaches for Banks to Modernize Core Banking Systems?
Ali Merji, VP Analyst, Gartner
Banking CIOs face the persistent challenge of managing complex, monolithic core technology stacks that hinder innovation, agility and seamless digital experiences. This session explores how banks are strategically decoupling business logic from legacy core systems, leveraging abstraction layers and digital banking platforms. CIOs will gain actionable insights to accelerate modernization and deliver next-generation digital experiences. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Build C-Suite AI Accountability: Name. Prove. Own.
Lori Blickensderfer, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Most AI value gaps are not technology gaps. They are conversion gaps: IT delivers the capacity — call it Blue Money, the operational efficiency and productivity AI generates, but IT fails to ensure the enterprise is ready to convert it into Green Money, the measurable P&L impact that boards measure. The structural changes required to make that conversion: reengineering roles, renegotiating contracts, redesigning workflows, are uncomfortable, and formal accountability for making them happen is lacking. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Decision Intelligence: Getting Value From AI Agents and Multiagent Systems
Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The AI operationalization phase is giving way to the next evolution of AI software based on composite AI and AI agents. AI agents need an enterprise view and a bigger picture to organize their collaborations. To build adaptable and resilient systems, organizations should explore this evolution — based on the decision intelligence discipline — to maximize the benefits brought by the AI agent wave. Join this session to learn more. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM IST

Manufacturing Roundtable: What Drives Success and What Are the Pitfalls of Industry 4.0 Initiatives?
Sudip Pattanayak, VP Analyst, Gartner
Many manufacturers have launched smart manufacturing initiatives, but scaling beyond pilots and delivering measurable business outcomes remains a challenge. Join this peer discussion to share experiences with Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI, IoT, automation and connected operations. Attendees will exchange practical lessons, success stories and common pitfalls in their digital transformation journeys. Manufacturing leaders should come prepared to contribute their insights ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Pioneering Business Autonomy: Strategy, Simulation and Platform
Jeff Cribbs, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Autonomy in business is increasing. People autonomy and machine autonomy. People autonomy through providing smarter tools that increase people's capabilities. Machines autonomy through AI agents that decide and act with agency. This has impact on every aspect of the business. Here we discuss the impact on business strategy, introducing SimOps as part of the operating model, and then diving into the platform required. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Prepare for a Hybrid, and Possibly, Multicloud AI Infrastructure Future
Padraig Byrne, VP Analyst, Gartner
Having the right strategy for AI infrastructure is a requirement for achieving your enterprise AI aspirations. The dynamics in the market will require you to navigate a wider ecosystem of technologies and vendors than you have traditionally dealt with. This session will offer practical advice on how to craft a strategy that considers the hybrid and multicloud aspects. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Signature Series: AI, Sovereignty, the SaaSpocalypse and More: The CIOs Path Forward in 2027
Mary Mesaglio, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session leverages Gartner’s proprietary data to guide 2027 CIOs through six critical decisions. It outlines how to design an AI-shaped organization, deploy mature AI agents, capitalize on next-gen enterprise apps, and choose strategic investment postures. Crucially, it provides a clear roadmap to safely de-risk AI at scale while successfully navigating a volatile global landscape and strict digital sovereignty requirements. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM IST

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