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Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on the Gold Coast – September 14-16
Analysts to Discuss How CIOs and IT Leaders Can Become Agents of Change in Their Organizations
What: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
When: September 14-16, 2026
Where: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Details:
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is the world’s most important gathering of CIOs and IT executives. More than 1,500 CIOs and IT executives will come together on the Gold Coast to explore the technology, insights and trends shaping the future of IT and business, including AI, business transformation and value, cybersecurity, customer experience, data analytics, emerging technologies and more.
The full agenda will provide the latest insights and expert guidance on the future direction of technology, best practices to define and validate IT strategies and real-world examples of how to execute on key initiatives.
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 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 an intelligent enterprise.
The Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy, will focus on Gartner’s unique view on creating a foundational relationship with AI.
The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Signature Series covers the most-anticipated insights and findings to help prepare attendees for the year ahead. This year’s Signature Series sessions include:
2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
CEO Watch 2026
Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond
Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World
Guest Keynotes include:
The Next Renaissance – Zack Kass, Global AI Advisor and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI
Leading with Levity: How to Harness the Competitive Advantage of Improv and Humor, Seriously – Naomi Bagdonas, Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business
Change Resilience – Kath Koschel, Founder, Resilience Expert
IT Xpo
IT Xpo is the solution showcase with leading providers of IT solutions aimed at driving business imperatives. It will highlight the next steps in technology through live demonstrations, virtual meetings with exhibitors and fast-paced presentations on key technology directions.
For complete conference and registration details, please visit Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026.
Press Registration: Full-time journalists from editorial publications are eligible for a press pass. Please contact Emma Keen for additional details and registration requests: emma.keen@gartner.com.
Social Media: Join the discussion on social media using #GartnerSYM.
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