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Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for applications and software engineering leaders and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

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.

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Wednesday, 17 June, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlock the Human-AI Multiplier to Go From Pilot to Payoff
Jason Wong, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Brent Stewart, VP Analyst, Gartner
In the race to operationalize AI across applications, workflows, and development tools, most technology leaders struggle to scale deployments, drive adoption, and show ROI. The goal is to get tangible value without creating “AI slop,” accelerating tech debt, or undermining user trust. We’ll provide insights and examples for practical transformation that emphasize human-AI partnership as a force multiplier for delivering AI solutions that get results. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

Insourcing Strategy for Thriving in an Era of Constant Change
Ryuji Yokoyama, Director Analyst, Gartner
Japanese IT capabilities have historically developed around an outsourcing model. However, as the business speed becomes critical, this model is revealing its limits in terms of cost and responsiveness. Therefore, many companies are moving toward insourcing. Insourcing is essential because it acquires the most strategic control. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM JST

How to Showcase Engineering Value Through Executive Storytelling
Paige Kirk, Principal Analyst, Gartner
Traditional IT metrics and dashboards are not enough to showcase the impact of software engineering initiatives. Instead, software engineering leaders must understand the art and techniques of executive storytelling. This session will showcase the leadership skills and best practices needed to create a narrative at the right altitude for your executive ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM JST

How Can We Strategically Utilize and Develop Limited Talent for In-House Development?
Tatsuya Ichishi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
As organizations shift to in-house development, managing limited talent is critical. A Gartner analyst will share how to identify and allocate key personnel, foster skills and support career growth. Using real examples and market trends, we’ll explore organizational design and leadership that drive digital transformation. Join us to leverage internal resources and reach your goals. ... Show More Show Less

05:45 PM - 06:15 PM JST

How to Evaluate the Proposal and the Performance of Consulting Vendors
Tsuyoshi Ebina, VP Analyst, Gartner
The use of consulting services for system modernization and digital transformation is growing. However, few enterprises have a clear solution on how to evaluate their proposals and performance, and how to verify their cost effectiveness. In this session, a Gartner analyst will discuss solutions to these issues. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 18 June, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM JST

Maximize EA Value by Managing a Portfolio of EA Skills, Not Roles
Rimma Gurevich, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Don’t let rigid roles limit your enterprise architecture team’s impact. Manage a portfolio of EA skills — not roles — to flexibly deploy talent, close critical gaps and maximize value in a fast-changing business landscape. This approach enables targeted upskilling and agile resourcing, ensuring your architects deliver the right expertise to the right initiatives at the right time. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM JST

HELP! My End Users Are Not Ready for Intelligent Applications
Denis Torii, VP Analyst, Gartner
The rapid pace of change with artificial intelligence is leading to gaps with the ability of end users to engage and embrace the new era of intelligent applications. This session will provide practical guidance and a framework for organizations to effectively adopt and adapt to this new era. ... Show More Show Less

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