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Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2026

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      2026 Conference Tracks at a Glance

      This year's conference theme is Deliver the Future: Innovate, Lead, Act.
      Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2026 empowers application and software engineering leaders to turn AI-driven vision into action. Discover how to innovate, lead, and deliver adaptive strategies that transform ambition into impact — building the future, today. Explore our tracks developed with this theme in mind. 

      Track A: Leadership

      Enterprise application leaders as translators, influencers and value creators. This track will explore the leadership qualities and strategies needed to deliver value in an age of unprecedented technological change.

      Track B: Evolving Enterprise Application Strategies

      Enterprise application leaders prioritize creating a future-proof application platform strategy, maximizing their AI investments, and reimagining how to modernize applications with AI agents.

      Track C: Modern Software Engineering

      Transform your software organization from AI experimentation to AI-native execution. This track will show you how to accelerate SDLC productivity, integrate intelligent applications, and build AI-ready foundations. 

      Looking back at last year’s key moments

      Review the moments that made 2025’s conference a success.
      View featured session from 2025 Gartner Application Summit.

      How to Create an Effective Application Strategy

      Japanese application leaders tasked with creating a strategic application plan that aligns with business outcomes often don’t know where to start. This session highlights steps to address this issue, culminating in a concise, effective strategy.

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      View featured session from 2025 Gartner Application Summit.

      The Future of Enterprise Applications Begins From AI-Driven Intelligent Composition

      Deciding between buying or building is not the primary concern. The real question is how to generate business value from the solution, whether built or purchased. Join this session to learn more.

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      View featured session from 2025 Gartner Application Summit.

      Geopolitical Impact on Software and Cloud Contract Negotiation

      Geopolitical risks can lead to reduced business continuity, enforcement of information protection regulations, price increases and currency fluctuations and more. This session helps to address these impacts for CIOs and other IT leaders.

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      Meet our speakers

      Get inspired by thought leaders slated to share big ideas and field-tested best practices.
      Featured Speaker

      Deacon D.K Wan

      Sr Director Analyst
      Gartner
      Featured Speaker

      Koji Motoyoshi

      VP Analyst
      Gartner

      Join your peers

      Expand your sphere of influence and build your network. Join us at the premier Gartner conference designed specifically to equip enterprise application and software engineering leaders and their teams with the objective insights, expert guidance, practical tools and must-see frameworks they need to achieve their mission-critical priorities.
      • Heads of IT/CIOs 
      • Application Leaders 
      • Software Engineering Leaders
      • Solution Architects
      • Heads of Application Infrastructure
      • Heads of Business Planning/Management Planning
      • Business Technologists
      • DX Leaders

      “Our legacy core system has been running for 30 years, and we are now planning for the future. The summit provided more up-to-date insights than expected, making it a valuable opportunity for our ongoing initiatives.”

      Manager, Manufacturing

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      Pre-conference

      Once registered, Gartner Conference Navigator acts as your home base so you can plan your personal agenda.
      View sessions and build your agenda
      Sign up for interactive sessions like roundtables and workshops
      Schedule your Gartner one-on-one meeting
      Apply for exclusive programs with targeted content and sessions
      Explore our solution provider directory and their product offerings
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      During the conference

      The conference offers exclusive insights, inspiring keynotes, technology exploration, networking opportunities and more.
      Download the Gartner Conference Navigator app to view your agenda and message your peers
      Discover cutting-edge research and insights
      Attend inspiring guest keynote presentations
      Explore emerging technologies from leading solution providers
      Visit the Exhibit Showcase to experience personalized demos
      Network with your peers in a relaxed setting
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      Post-conference

      Revisit, share and implement your take-aways from the conference.
      Access session materials and conference take-aways on Gartner Conference Navigator
      Share and implement key lessons with your team
      Establish a lasting connection with peers in your network
      Reach out to your shortlisted technology solution providers
      Plan your next Gartner conference
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      Conference Venue

      The Westin Tokyo

      Prepare for your trip with venue details, accommodation options and transportation information.

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      Register now to unlock a world of insights, networking and expertise at Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2026.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Have questions? We’ve got answers.

      How to prepare as a first-time attendee: 

      • Before you arrive, build your agenda using Gartner Conference Navigator (on your desktop or through our mobile app).

      • Make sure your profile is complete to get the best from our profile match feature. Share information about your interests and priorities to discover the sessions that are the best fit for you.

      • Be sure to register in advance for any roundtables, Gartner one-on-one meeting or workshops you’d like to attend. We also have networking breakfasts and breaks running throughout the conference to help you expand your network.

      • Join us in the Exhibit Showcase during daily receptions so you can meet with the technology leaders in the space and find the solutions you need.

      • Keep an eye out for emails from the Conferences team, with key updates, tips and tricks to getting the most out of your experience.

      About the Gartner Conference Navigator app:
      Gartner Conference Navigator is your hub for the conference. Here you can view and filter sessions, build your agenda, register for interactive experiences, schedule your meeting and more. We recommend using the app for an optimal conference experience. Search “Gartner Conference Navigator” in your app store to download. The app allows you to view and update your agenda, network with other end users, receive important notifications and more.

      Is my attendance limited if I am not currently a Gartner client?
      Absolutely not! As long as you have fully paid your registration fee, you have access to all conference activities, along with Gartner session documentation. If you’re interested in becoming a Gartner client, you can visit the Gartner Showcase to better understand the benefits you’ll receive.

      Signing up for limited seating sessions: 
      You will need to sign up in advance for some sessions, such as workshops, Meetups and roundtables. If you try to register for a session and it is listed as “full” or “closed,” there is still a possibility you can attend. Once at the conference, find the room for that session and arrive there about 15 minutes prior to the session start to have your name added to the waiting list. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

      Suggested dress code: 
      We suggest comfortable shoes — you’ll be doing a lot of walking from your hotel room to the conference space, from session to session and navigating the show floor. Business casual dress is what most attendees opt for, but we also recommend that you dress in layers as the conference rooms can get chilly.

      See the list of featured Gartner expert speakers: 
      Please check our Speakers page.

      How to sign up for a Gartner expert one-on-one meeting: 
      Gartner One-on-One meetings are available exclusively to paid registered full conference attendees. They are not available to exhibitors or exhibitor conference session passholders. Preregistration for One-on-One meetings and small-group sessions are available through Gartner Conference Navigator, our online agenda-building tool.

      How a Gartner expert will be assigned to your meeting: 
      All registered attendees have the exclusive opportunity to speak directly with a Gartner expert in a private 30-minute one-on-one meeting. Because of the high demand for particular experts, speaker selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.

      The registration process for roundtables, workshops and other sessions requiring preregistration: 
      Interactive sessions such as roundtables, workshops and Meetups are available exclusively to paid registered conference attendees, excluding exhibitors and exhibitor conference session passholders. Because of high demand and limited availability, we recommend that you register in advance for these unique sessions. Preregistration will be available through Gartner Conference Navigator, our online agenda-building tool.

      Access to a list of Gartner experts attending the conference:
      A Gartner experts guide will be available soon and will include a complete list of available experts, as well as their area of expertise. Please check our Speakers page.

      Restrictions for Gartner expert one-on-ones: 
      Gartner expert one-on-ones are not available for solution provider briefings or product demonstrations with experts. The expert reserves the right to stop the meeting if this occurs. Gartner clients interested in briefing experts may contact the Vendor Relations department by emailing vendor.briefings@gartner.com to schedule a meeting following the conference.

      Gartner cultivates an inclusive experience for all attendees: 

      The Gartner Conferences team is committed to creating a respectful, friendly and inclusive experience for all participants. Diversity, equity and inclusion are core components of Gartner culture, and we take pride in bringing together a community that is welcoming and thoughtful of others.

      Addressing accessibility needs:

      We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive conference experience for all participants. If you have an accessibility-related need for a conference, please let us know in your registration profile or email us directly at Japan.Conferences@gartner.com, ideally at least three weeks prior to the conference. Once we receive your request, one of our accessibility ambassadors will contact you.

      Please email Japan.Conferences@gartner.com with any additional questions or feedback on accessibility.

      Share your feedback on how we can further improve inclusivity at the conference:

      Gartner is committed to hearing all voices. Diversity, equity and inclusion are critical across all aspects of our business. Help us, challenge us, inspire us and share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for how we can make our conference experience a more inclusive one. Please email Japan.Conferences@gartner.com to share your feedback. To learn more about how we are creating a more inclusive environment, visit the Gartner Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resource Center.

      Gartner cares about the health and safety of our community. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending the conference. 

      At this time, Gartner does not have any health-related requirements in place for attendance. Should this change, we will follow up with updated guidance.