All Gartner Data & Analytics 2026 Conference Sessions

The 2026 agenda dives deep into key topics for data, analytics and AI leaders around agentic AI, governance, leadership, data architecture and more to help you address your organizations’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next

As AI accelerates change across industries, leaders must deliver immediate impact while preparing for future developments. This year’s conference focuses on overcoming challenges like scaling AI, managing disruption, and balancing risk using governance—helping leaders unlock data’s full potential for lasting success.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind. Take a look at the list of tracks available onsite.

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Tuesday, 16 June, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Jorg Heizenberg, VP Analyst, Gartner
Georgia O'Callaghan, Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEST

CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Shared Lessons From CDAO Agenda Survey 2026
Michael Gabbard, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join an interactive executive discussion on emerging trends from the 2026 CDAO Agenda Survey, highlighting cost optimization for D&A, scalable design patterns and the use of AI to improve D&A operations. Discover how these insights can drive efficiency and innovation across your organization. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

Roundtable: Public Sector — Proving Data Value and Measuring Real Impact
Dean Lacheca, VP Analyst, Gartner
In this roundtable discussion with peers from the public sector, share methods and metrics for demonstrating the value of data in policies and services. Explore approaches to measuring social, economic and operational impact, as well as strategies for engaging stakeholders and justifying investments in data initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEST

Ask the Analyst: Future of Generative AI
Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will explore how generative AI technology will evolve over the next decade, moving from large, general-purpose models to agentic, multimodal and deeply personalized systems. IT leaders will gain foresight into the architectural, ethical, and strategic shifts that will define the next wave of enterprise AI. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM AEST

Contract Negotiation Clinic: 4 Powerful Steps to Combat Vendor Price Hikes When Negotiating Software and SaaS Deals
Luke Ellery, VP Analyst, Gartner
Economic uncertainty and inflation complicate tech purchase decisions for Data and Analytics Leaders. This clinic presents a four-step playbook for greater cost savings and avoidance in vendor negotiations. Participants will gain negotiation tips, templates and checklists to help their teams apply these steps in their organizations. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

Data Lake, Lakehouse, Warehouse: How to Choose?
Michael Gonzales, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Data lakehouses continue to be hyped, but do they replace or complement data lakes and data warehouses? Where do we stand from an architectural perspective? What is hype, and what is real? What should be expected in the coming years? ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

How is Agentic AI Impacting and Disrupting Your Data Management Discipline and Technology NOW?
Mark Beyer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session details how Agentic AI will impact existing data management architecture and technologies, which new use cases it enables in data management and engineering, and which skills will be needed or become obsolete. We’ll also cover how to prepare budgets, teams, and operating models for these changes. These are now valid, frequently debated questions as Agentic AI evolves. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM AEST

Magic Quadrant Power Session: Data and Analytics Governance and Augmented Data Quality
Guido De Simoni, VP Analyst, Gartner
Data and governance platforms help organizations design and enforce governance policies for data and its derived assets across its life cycle. Wile augmented data quality solutions streamline the identification of quality issues and automate key data quality processes. In this session, we'll present the latest Magic Quadrant for both markets, discussing vendors, their capabilities and market trends to help you choose the best tool for your needs. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

Signature Series: The Future of AI
Erick Brethenoux, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI is moving faster than ever. AI techniques should bring adaptability to an uncertain world in constant flux. However, despite its extraordinary power and early promises, AI has not been leveraged to its full potential. What is missing? Where did we go wrong? Join us as we discuss our ambition for the future of AI and AI should do for us to deliver the value that we are expecting. ... Show More Show Less

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