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Attendees explored the big ideas and trends shaping the future of enterprise application and software engineering — with insight from Gartner experts and peers.

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Hear inspiring keynotes delivered by visionary guests and tech innovators.

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Collaborate with fellow industry leaders to solve shared challenges, vet strategies and make informed decisions.

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Turn ideas into action

Tackle your biggest tech challenges with seasoned solution providers in the interactive Exhibit Showcase.

Why attend? Hear from your peers:

  • “The case studies from other companies were very helpful for our own digital transformation. I’d like to attend again to connect with more peers.”

    Team Lead, Manufacturing

  • “I attended the summit to hear presentations from various companies. It gave me valuable insights into current industry trends, especially in AI and AI-powered platforms, and how these technologies are being applied to solve business challenges.”

    Consulting Delivery, Technology and Telecom

  • “Our challenges are eliminating reliance on individual expertise, promoting industrialization, and significantly reducing workloads over the next ten years. I was able to research how AI can help achieve these goals.”

    Manager, Trading
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Tailor your experience with experts, peers and service providers.

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Widen your view and focus your plans with objective insight, guidance and content built around your key issues.

Track Sessions

Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get advice on what to do now and in years ahead.

Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy, next steps and technology decisions.

Let the experience of visionaries, innovators and renowned thought leaders inspire you — and reframe your thinking about business and leadership.

Pose tough questions to a single Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.

Connect with your peers

Network with top technology leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve problems.

Roundtables

Exchange insights and best practices with your peers in this Gartner-facilitated, small-group discussion around a specific issue.

Use these hands-on sessions to explore proven solutions to real-life challenges with peers — all under the guidance of Gartner experts.

Accelerate your initiatives by sitting down with peers to hear their leadership stories, real-world challenges, success factors and lessons.

Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Meetups, receptions and special events.

Consult experienced solution providers

Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

Show Floor

Use this interactive environment to gain insight from subject matter experts, explore new products and services and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

Make investment decisions based on insights from case studies, thought leadership presentations and live interactions with exhibitors.

Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner experts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ research and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

Gartner conferences: Sessions we covered

Attendees interacted face-to-face with experts and leaders in their fields, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View All Sessions

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How to Create an Effective Application Strategy

Japanese application leaders tasked with creating a strategic application plan...

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How to Avoid ERP Implementation Failure Patterns

Enterprises that view their ERP implementation as a success are avoiding typical...

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Ask the Expert: Key Points to Be Negotiated in SaaS Contracts

While the adoption of SaaS continues to grow, many companies struggle to negotiate...

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Workshop: The First Step in Formulating an Application Strategy: Accelerate Your Business

This workshop is designed for executives and department heads to support their...

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Bring your team

Attend Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit in Tokyo as a team to gain new perspectives, strengthen partnerships and find new ways to work. Together, align on your organization’s mission-critical priorities and focus on what drives results.

Dive into 2025’s best moments

Explore the sessions, take-aways and insights that defined an unforgettable Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit.
View Opening Keynote from 2025 Gartner Application Summit.

Gartner Opening Keynote: Forging the Foundations for an AI-Native Era

The foundations of successful enterprise applications — technology, skills and culture — are emphasized as we enter an “AI-native era,” and as technical debt hinders our progress.

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View Featured session from 2025 Gartner Application Summit.

How Generative AI Is Transforming Software Development

Generative AI is beginning to significantly impact software development, enhancing current processes and potentially transforming developer roles in the long term. This session will explore the current state of GenAI in the field of application and software engineering.

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View Featured session from 2025 Gartner Application Summit.

Gartner Closing Keynote: Leading Employees Through the AI Revolution

Employees are facing significant levels of fear, uncertainty and doubt around AI implementation. Many question their job security considering the rapid pace of innovation, leading them to push back against the organizations’ AI efforts. This session will help Apps leaders communicate effectively against this uncertainty, instilling confidence in their teams and ensuring successful implementation of AI projects.

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