Why Return to Gartner IOCS?

What is the beneft of returning to Gartner IOCS each year?

Whether this will be your first year, or you have joined us for 5, 10 or more, Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference delivers the insights senior infrastructure, operations and cloud leaders rely on to stay ahead. Attendees return year after year for actionable guidance, trusted research and meaningful peer connections that help them navigate change, drive innovation and confidently lead their organizations into the future.

Find out why attendees continue to rate this conference and sessions as a must attend. 

Attendee experience

We continue to evolve our agenda to address the most pressing priorities of infrastructure, operations, and cloud leaders. For 2026, we are introducing three new tracks: Navigating Innovations and Disruptions, Modernizing Infrastructure & Data Centers, and Augmenting Talent & Skills. These new additions reinforce our ongoing focus on sessions for those new to their roles, as well as optimizing cost and value, strengthening security, and enabling AI-driven outcomes.

For 2026, we are also launching the Spotlight Track: Executive Toolkit. This new track showcases Gartner’s proprietary tools, frameworks, roadmaps, playbooks, and Magic Quadrants, giving leaders direct access to Gartner’s most valuable resources.

Additionally, we are excited to announce that the 2026 conference will now feature the Signature Series, one of Gartner’s most prestigious collections of research. This year's sessions include:

  • Signature Series: Top Technology Trends – Infrastructure and Operations
  • Signature Series: The Future of Cloud in 2031
  • Signature Series: The Future of AI Data Centers – 2031 and Beyond
  • Signature Series: Leadership Vision 2026: Infrastructure and Operations

NEW for 2026. We are currently developing a reception to thank our returning attendees for their continuous support of our conference. As details emerge you will be notified. 

Testimonials

We asked attendees what they thought of the conference and below is what some had to say. 

Attending the Gartner Conference was a transformative experience for both my strategic thinking and day-to-day decision-making.

Eleazar Flores
Infrastructure Engineer, Grainger

Being here allows me to learn, ask the right questions and prepare myself—and my organization—for the changes that are rapidly approaching.

Ayse Kiyiklik
HR Manager, Turkish Technology

Gartner IOCS provided clear, structured insights that helped our team better understand the technology landscape and associated risks. 

Sua Kah Yong James
Cloud Engineer, Mindef

Take advantage of these opporuntities and register today.