All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 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. 

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Monday, October 19, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM EDT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Shaping Momentum: Compounding Value and Risk for the Next Success Horizon
Daryl Plummer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI continues to be embedded in everything the enterprise does. AI value is growing but AI risk is compounding. In Gartner's Opening Keynote, discover how CIOs and IT leaders can build a flywheel of good AI momentum and balance value against compounding risk using good drag that mitigates it. In the end, continuous positive returns can be found to compound your success. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM EDT

Guest Keynote: The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
Ian Bremmer, President and Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, Eurasia Group
What comes after today’s world order? Increasingly, it's not governments but the world's powerhouse tech companies that set the rules in the digital world. They, not our elected leaders, decide how you and I share ideas and information. They have extraordinary real-time, real-world power. How will the technology titans use that power?
They will transform the way we work, think, learn, play, and live. We will have longer, healthier, and more productive lives that would dazzle those who lived only in a dial-up world. But the same tech companies will also decide the world's balance of military power, create new trade and investment patterns, and decide the outcome of our race to save the planet from a human-created climate catastrophe.
In this thought-provoking keynote, Ian Bremmer examines how AI is reshaping the global balance of power and what that means for businesses, governments, and citizens. You will gain insight into the implications of a world increasingly shaped by technology titans, as Bremmer argues these companies will determine the next world order and play a defining role in shaping our future. You will leave with practical strategies to prepare for the opportunities, risks, and strategic decisions that lie ahead.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM EDT

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM EDT

Guest Keynote: Unreasonable Hospitality: The Secret Ingredient for Problem-Solving and Peak Performance
Will Guidara, Restaurateur, Eleven Madison Park, The #1 Restaurant in the World, New York Times Bestselling Author, Unreasonable Hospitality
What if the key to transforming your organization—and solving its toughest challenges—wasn’t found in efficiency or cost-cutting, but in generosity and human connection? Join Will Guidara, the visionary restaurateur behind Eleven Madison Park, as he reveals how “unreasonable hospitality” can be your most powerful tool for innovation and success. Will shares how treating every interaction as an opportunity for genuine connection not only creates unforgettable experiences but also unlocks creative solutions to the most persistent problems. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, October 22, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM EDT

Guest Keynote: Atomic Habits: How to Get 1% Better Every Day
James Clear, Author of the #1 NYT Bestseller Atomic Habits and Co-Founder of Authors Equity
How do you create meaningful, lasting change in your life and work? Most people believe the answer is making huge leaps forward—but real transformation comes from the small choices you make every day. In this engaging and practical keynote, James Clear reveals the science behind habits and why tiny improvements, repeated consistently, can lead to extraordinary results over time. Through compelling stories, research-backed insights, and simple strategies, you’ll discover how to break unhelpful patterns, build habits that stick, and create momentum toward your goals. You’ll leave with practical tools you can immediately apply to become more productive, focused, and fulfilled—by getting just 1% better every day. ... Show More Show Less

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