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 applications 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

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 - 11:20 AM BST

Deep Dive Into Salesforce Agentforce 360
Tad Travis, VP Analyst, Gartner
Salesforce has made an enormous bet on Agentforce 360, putting it at the center of all product development and innovation. Join this session to examine Agentforce's product vision, capabilities, and pricing. This session will provide practical advice that you can use to update your Salesforce product roadmap and shape your enterprise application strategy. ... 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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Top Technology Trends in 2026 for Enterprise Applications
Tristan Iles, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In a heavily hyped market, Heads of Enterprise Applications must ensure that their strategic investments in AI embedded within business applications turn promise into profits by delivering measurable business value. Leaders must also evaluate which platforms are truly equipped to support future business needs so they can make informed decisions about where to invest for long-term success.
In this session, hear Gartner's insight into the future of the market, and learn how to ensure that current modernization efforts are compatible with future AI Agent investments, avoiding the waste of scarce resources on systems that will quickly become outdated. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BST

Take Charge of Your ERP Future Before SAP Does It for You
Christian Hestermann, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As SAP's ECC hits the end of mainstream maintenance in 2027 and 2030, IT leaders and application managers must balance business value and their need for transformation with budget and time constraints. This research describes how IT leaders should proactively steer their SAP ERP transformations, rather than react to SAP’s recommended approach and timeline. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM BST

How to Mature Generative and Agentic AI Governance for Enterprise Applications
Max Goss, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As megavendors like Microsoft, Google and Salesforce embed more GenAI and agentic AI capabilities into their solutions, IT increasingly struggles to keep up with the pace of change. Application leaders should join this session to learn how to establish both the organizational governance and the technical controls necessary to manage AI in their applications. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 04:00 PM BST

Workshop: IT Strategy on a Page for Enterprise Applications
Tristan Iles, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Enterprise applications account for most expenditure in IT but lacks prominence in IT strategies. Use Gartner's strategy on-a-page template to understand where and how enterprise applications fits into the overall IT strategy. Join this session to learn more. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM BST

Roundtable: Best Practices for Agentic AI in Enterprise Applications (Multi-group)
Tad Travis, VP Analyst, Gartner
The majority of organizations surveyed by Gartner are beyond testing agentic AI in their applications and report that it holds promise for improving processes. Questions remain about build vs. buy approaches, multiagent integration and estimating ROI. Join this session to trade, share and learn best practices for maturing your agentic AI implementations. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Contract Negotiation Clinic: 4 Steps to Combat Price Hikes on Software and SaaS Deals
Christopher Dixon, Director Analyst, Gartner
This session will provide applications and software engineering leaders with a four-step approach for complex vendor renewals and new technology deals that appear excessive and cause budget overruns. Attendees will learn how to use vendor and internal stakeholder checklists, economic indexes and a vendor-based negotiation playbook to develop easy-to-use cost models for bargaining power during negotiations. ... 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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