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

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM CET

Signature Series: CEO Watch 2026
David Furlonger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CEOs are enacting new strategies to address technology and data sovereignty concerns, geopolitical risks and talent challenges, as well as to meet investor pressure to capture value from AI. Our annual global CEO survey will shed light on shifts in CEO strategic priorities, enabling CIOs to better plan and execute their MCP. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
Daniel Sanchez Reina, VP Analyst, Gartner
This session outlines the next 18-month agenda for CIOs and senior technology executives, identifying job obstacles & strategies to overcome them. It examines the budgets and resource plans required to achieve critical business outcomes, ensuring a clear understanding of priorities. Through a survey of 2000+ CIOs and senior technology executives, Gartner experts will identify the 4 critical attributes that distinguish the most successful leaders: governance, resilience, innovation and teamwork (GRIT). ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Signature Series: AI, Sovereignty, the SaaSpocalypse and More: The CIO’s 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
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Signature Series: Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond
Daryl Plummer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session covers the top strategic predictions of the future that represent opportunities — or threats. CIOs, tech providers and business leaders will need to decide which while acting swiftly. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM CET

Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
Technological breakthroughs are accelerating like never before, are you ready to keep up? Join us for this must-attend session where Gartner unveils the top strategic technology trends for 2027! Discover how following Gartner’s expert guidance can empower your organization to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. We'll reveal 10 game-changing technologies every CIO should know to face the future with confidence & agility. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 12 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

Signature Series: Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World
Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished 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

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