All 2026 #GartnerAPPS Sessions

The 2026 agenda dives deep into key topics for enterprise application and software engineering leaders around AI, leadership, modernization, cost optimization and more to help address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Applications Conference Theme

Deliver the Future: Innovate, Lead, Act.

Applications and software engineering leaders are at a turning point where foresight must meet execution and business disruption is forcing dramatic changes. The 2026 conference empowers you to go beyond admiring the AI-enabled promising future — it's about actively building and delivering it. Learn how modern technology, visionary leadership and decisive action can transform your organization’s aspirations into reality. 

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind. Join us to grow the skills and insights needed to deliver an adaptive and autonomous transformation journey.

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlock the Human-AI Multiplier to Go From Pilot to Payoff
Jason Wong, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Brent Stewart, VP Analyst, Gartner
In the race to operationalize AI across applications, workflows, and development tools, most technology leaders struggle to scale deployments, drive adoption, and show ROI. The goal is to get tangible value without creating “AI slop,” accelerating tech debt, or undermining user trust. We’ll provide insights and examples for practical transformation that emphasize human-AI partnership as a force multiplier for delivering AI solutions that get results. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: Tips and Techniques to Negotiate On-Premises Software to SaaS Conversions
Christopher Dixon, Director Analyst, Gartner
Over the past decade, software vendor licensing models have steadily shifted from traditional perpetual licenses to subscription and SaaS offerings. Gartner clients are increasingly asking for guidance when negotiating contracts where perpetual licenses are being converted.  This session will explore the techniques for enterprise application leaders to successfully negotiate a perpetual to subscription or SaaS conversion to optimize pricing and terms and conditions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Enterprise Architecture Roundtable: Making Architecture Review Boards Actually Work
Join this roundtable for enterprise architecture leaders to discuss what good looks like in architecture review boards (lightweight versus heavy). In this lightly facilitated group discussion, we will explore where to place touchpoints, how to avoid becoming a blocker and how to measure value postreview. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Heads of EA Must Rewire EA for AI
Duncan Robson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Heads of enterprise architecture (EA) who don’t proactively use AI to optimize EA activities will become a roadblock to increasing demand from business and IT stakeholders. This session provides a roadmap for heads of EA to reimagine their operating model and serve as exemplars in harnessing AI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Integration 2030: Rethinking Integration Strategies for an Ephemeral and Dynamic Future
Keith Guttridge, VP Analyst, Gartner
By 2030, 100% of integrations will be machine-built, and 90% of new connections will be ephemeral and dynamic in response to environmental changes. Learn the changes you need to make to your integration strategies to ensure you remain relevant in the span of five years. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Peer Meetup: Accelerating Success in a New Leadership Role
Connect with peers to discuss how leaders can quickly build trust, understand organizational dynamics, and drive meaningful outcomes. Share experiences and practical advice for making an impact in your first year. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Peer Meetup: Building Skills, Retaining Talent, and Future-Proofing Teams
Connect with peers to discuss the challenge of attracting, developing, and retaining talent in a rapidly evolving environment. Share strategies for upskilling teams, building AI and digital capabilities, strengthening succession plans, and preparing the workforce for future demands. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Peer Meetup: From Resistance to Results—Making Change Stick
Connect with peers to share experiences navigating organizational change. Discuss practical approaches to gaining stakeholder support, changing behaviors, and creating lasting adoption across teams and functions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Roundtable: Who Will Fade: Vibe Coding Platform or Low Code Application Platforms?
Tigran Egiazarov, VP Analyst, Gartner
With the rise of AI-powered vibe coding platforms such as Loveable and Replit, enterprise applications leaders are questioning the viability of enterprise low code platforms such as Outsystems, Pega and Mendix. This session will foster a dialogue among industry leaders and come to a conclusion where the technology revolution is headed. ... Show More Show Less

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“The discussion around AI agents and their practical applications was particularly engaging, providing a solid foundation for understanding how these technologies can be integrated into existing IT architectures. The session also did a great job of highlighting real-world use cases and anticipating future industry shifts, which made the material even more impactful.”

Federica Cavazzini
Solution Architect, Barilla

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