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.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, 09 November, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CET

Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy
Daryl Plummer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Hear Gartner’s unique "big picture" insights that will shape your perspective on your most critical priorities. Spark strategic discussions with your peers during the conference as well as with your colleagues throughout the year. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET

Ask the Analyst: AI and Your IT Workforce - What to Protect, What to Redesign, What To Purge
Alicia Mullery, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI is quietly resorting work across every IT function. The hardest questions are about what work should remain human and what work should be reimagined entirely. Bring your questions about how to approach these decisions and hear the patterns and principles that hold across IT roles. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET

Ask the Analyst: Balancing AIs Role in Sustainability Best Practices and Impact
Bettina Tratz-Ryan, VP Analyst, Gartner
Explore strategies to minimize AI’s energy use and sustainability footprint across foundational models and inference. Discuss how AI can support sustainability while addressing its environmental impact. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET

Banking Peer Meetup: How are you Managing AI Security Risks at Your Organization?
AI is scaling faster than we can secure it, and leaders are facing a perfect storm of shadow AI, evolving cyber attacks, fragmented ownership, and regulatory complexity. How are your prioritizing your organization's security risks? What are you reacting to, and what are you being proactive about? Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation; Please make every effort to attend as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 01:30 PM CET

CIO Circle Research Discussion: Reinvent the Technology Operating Model for a World Beyond IT
Jaime Capella, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI and democratized tech are breaking traditional IT operating models. Tech creation now extends beyond IT, but CIOs retain accountability, creating a leadership paradox as responsibility grows while control shrinks. Learn how CIOs can close this gap by redesigning operating models: shift from project- to product-centric delivery, focus on orchestrating enterprise capabilities via platforms, embedded governance, and clear human-AI decision models for safe, effective tech environments. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Contract Negotiation Clinic: ERP Contracts Unlocked, Negotiation Clinic for Successful Implementation
Katarzyna Fonteyn, Director Analyst, Gartner
A practical, scenario‑based Clinic designed to help procurement, sourcing and IT leaders negotiate optimal commercial and contractual outcomes during an ERP implementation. Participants will learn how to manage ERP & SAP’s cloud licensing structures, navigate migration‑linked cost drivers, avoid lock‑ins and align contract terms with the organization’s long‑term architectural roadmap. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Contract Negotiation Clinic: Executive Guide for Negotiating Agentic AI
Melanie Alexander, VP Analyst, Gartner
As organizations race to optimize costs and adjust to rapid tech change, everyone wants agentic AI. With vendors flooding the market and introducing new pricing models and contract complexities, leaders must negotiate strategically. Join us for actionable insights and proven tactics to confidently negotiate agentic AI solutions. We cut through vendor hype, share frameworks for smart deal making and help you avoid common traps like paying for unnecessary features or unfavorable terms. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Contract Negotiation Clinic: How to Negotiate With Oracle
Rob Wilkes, VP Analyst, Gartner
Oracle's complex licensing rules (for both software and cloud services) make it challenging for IT sourcing, procurement and vendor-management leaders to negotiate initial contracts and renewals effectively. In this interactive clinic, discover the strategies to employ and the pitfalls to avoid in order to maximize the value and reduce the risk of any Oracle contract you negotiate. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CET

Contract Negotiation Clinic: SHIELD: 6 Steps to Contract Cybersecurity Services
Joe Trejo, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Learn how to apply the SHIELD framework to contract cybersecurity services with confidence. This clinic shows CIOs how to align needs with strategy, choose the right providers, integrate services, negotiate stronger terms and protections and drive continuous security improvement. ... Show More Show Less

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