Preview the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Agenda

First look at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ agenda

Every year at IT Symposium, we unveil the latest blockbuster Gartner insights. This year, we'll be covering the most pressing topics for CIOs and IT executives, such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, cybersecurity and more. 

We're working to finalize the full agenda. In the meantime, below is a sample of sessions for you.

2026 Preliminary agenda sessions

*All sessions are subject to change.

Some of Gartner’s most anticipated insights and findings are designed to get you ready for the year ahead and include top tech trends, strategic predictions and the CIO executive agenda.

  • Signature Series: CEO Watch 2026
  • Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
  • Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
  • Signature Series: Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond
  • Signature Series: Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World

Our insights address a wide range of topics across technology innovation, executive leadership and business strategy. Get a mix of the foundational and the future with tangible next steps.

  • 7 Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2026-2031
  • CIO Role Evolution From Now to 2030
  • The CIO 2027 Cybersecurity Radar
  • IT 2030: The AI Future of Work and Tech
  • How CIOs Can Manage Risk Appetite to Support Cost Optimization
  • Top Data and Analytics Trends 2027
  • The Future of Data and Analytics Governance
  • Why Operating Model Transformations Stall — and How the Office of the CIO Fixes It
  • The Future of Cloud, 2030
  • How Do You Know If You Have a Good EA Practice?

Dive into the trends, disruptions and opportunities transforming your specific industry. Walk away with industry-aligned priorities and actionable guidance tailored to your organization.

  • Top Business and Technology Trends in Banking for CIOs to Prioritize
  • Insurance Vision: Agentic Insurers Will Dominate the Market By 2028
  • Higher Education: The AI Enable University: Predictions, Pathways and CIO Priorities
  • Government: Creating a Future-Ready Digital Government
  • Healthcare and Life Science: How AI, Advanced Computing & Ambient Technologies Enable the Future of Medicine
  • Manufacturing: Four Scenarios Affecting the Future of Manufacturing
  • The Future of Retail and Consumer Goods: Winning Trends and Technologies for the AI Era
  • Oil and Gas: Use Top Trends for Operational Excellence
  • Power and Utilities: Is Your OT Ready for Industrial AI

Break down the complexities of today's vendor landscape, from AI-driven services to cloud-centric agreements. Get expert tactics and next steps to secure value, reduce risk and negotiate with confidence.

  • Follow Gartner's Top 10 Tips, Tactics and Tricks for Negotiation Success
  • Executive Guide for Negotiating Agentic AI
  • Reduce Contract Risks in AI and GenAI Deals
  • How to Negotiate With Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)
  • How to Negotiate With Microsoft
  • How to Negotiate with VMware
  • SHIELD: 6 Steps to Contract Cybersecurity Services
  • ODWS Contracting Best Practices
  • How to Negotiate With Oracle
  • SAP
  • Software as a Service
  • How to Negotiate with ServiceNow
  • How to Negotiate With Salesforce

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