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Dive into the moments and sessions that help you explore big ideas and trends shaping the future of enterprise applications — with insights from Gartner analysts and peers.

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

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

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      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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      Explore learning and networking opportunities

      Tailor your experience at the application conference with analysts, peers and service providers.

      Learn from Gartner analysts and thought leaders in IT and more

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

      Track Sessions and Signature Series

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

      Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner analyst 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 analyst in an intimate, topic-driven session.

      Connect with your peers

      Connect with top leaders to build relationships, expand perspectives, and discover innovative solutions.

      Roundtables

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

      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 insights 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 analysts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ insights and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

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

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      Discover the unique qualities, extensive industry experience and thorough research that goes into being a Gartner analyst.

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlock the Human-AI Multiplier to Go From Pilot to Payoff

      In the race to operationalize AI across applications, workflows, and development...

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      Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for 2026

      Thriving in times of intense economic and social volatility requires organizations...

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      Do Not Let Vendors Run Your AI Strategy

      IT leaders are under heavy internal and external pressure to increase AI adoption...

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      Insourcing Strategy for Thriving in an Era of Constant Change

      Japanese IT capabilities have historically developed around an outsourcing model....

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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 some of our past favorite moments

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