To stay ahead, CIOs and IT executives must explore how the convergence of physical and digital experiences, enabled by AI-driven technologies like virtual and augmented reality, machine customers, and agentic AI, will transform consumer interactions and redefine retail.
Experience an objective, strategic digital retail perspective
Connect with retail technology analysts and peers
- Industry Content
- Industry Networking
- Conference Highlights
Industry Content
Industry-Specific Sessions:
- Hype Cycle for Retail Technologies 2026: Navigating the Hype Cycle to Drive Business Outcomes
- Consumer Goods: 5 Forces Driving the Rise of Intelligent Growth in Consumer Goods
- Retail and Consumer Goods: Shaping the Future of Commerce Through AI
With over 300+ sessions, there’s more to explore. Top-trending sessions include:
- 7 Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2026-2031
- Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
- Decision Intelligence: Getting Value From AI Agents and Multiagent Systems
- Signature Series: CEO Watch 2026
- Signature Series: Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond
- Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
*Agenda as of June 2026
Industry Networking
Connect with retail industry peers - across organizational size and specialty - through a variety of networking gatherings.
Join large-group keynotes setting the stage for emerging technology and trends, and sessions featuring Gartner retail analysts and external thought leaders. Discuss topics impacting the retail industry in smaller-setting roundtables and workshops. You have a variety of ways to discover new insights, engage and validate your strategy, and walk away ready to make smarter, faster decisions.
Industry Interactive Sessions
Engage with a small group of industry peers - facilitated by a Gartner analyst - covering specific topics and issues most relevant to retail*
Conference Networking Activities
Take advantage of curated, relaxed environments to connect - from CIO-exclusive lunches to informal breaks and evening receptions.
Throughout the conference, choose from multiple opportunities to meet peers and build lasting connections.
Connect 1-1 with Industry Peers
Start connecting before the conference and plan your onsite schedule to grow your professional network. Download the Conference Navigator app and opt in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, organization size, industry sector, and region.
*Pre-registration is required. These sessions are not available to vendors; space is limited.
Conference Highlights
Get fresh perspectives and collaborate with industry leaders and analysts as you access exclusive Gartner research, solve shared challenges, and engage in unique experiences.
Join the Gartner CIO Circle Program—designed for Chief Information Officers, offering exclusive sessions tailored to your priorities to explore new strategies, share ideas, and grow your peer community.
Discover critical insights for the year ahead in Gartner Signature Series sessions, including Top Strategic Technology Trends, Top Strategic Predictions, and the CIO and Technology Executive Agenda.
Participate in industry roundtables to connect with peers from leading organizations, inspired by the latest research and hosted by a Gartner analyst.
Attend industry-specific sessions tailored specifically to retail.
Meet one-on-one with a Gartner analyst to address your key initiatives and challenges with actionable outcomes.
Engage in peer networking events for natural conversations during meals, receptions, and a special event.
- Access the IT Xpo to connect with leading technology providers and explore cost-effective solutions.
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