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Gain Unmatched Access to Gartner Insights, Frameworks, and Case Studies

At the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit, Heads of AI have a unique opportunity to engage directly with the latest Gartner research, actionable frameworks, and practical case studies—all designed to address the mission-critical priorities of AI leaders. Join interactive sessions to see how top organizations are translating AI strategy into real enterprise value, accelerating transformation, and tackling complex challenges in governance, risk, and innovation. Collaborate with Gartner experts and industry visionaries on-site, and leave equipped with tailored solutions you can implement immediately.

Explore Sessions and Tracks Tailored to Your Mission-Critical Priorities

Delve into agenda highlights and trending sessions that align with the top priorities for AI leaders—from scaling and integrating AI across the enterprise, to evolving your strategic influence, to governing agentic and autonomous systems. Chart a course for next-level AI success by connecting with visionary peers and thought leaders shaping the future of data and analytics.

This track covers everything you need to be successful with AI including: AI strategy, responsible AI, AI governance, agentic AI and AI agents, generative AI, LLMs, retrieval augmented generation, AI engineering, prompt engineering, AI architecture, data science, ML, and scalability. This track is designed for D&A leaders and practitioners such as Heads of AI, AI Experts, AI Architects and AI Engineers.

  • What Is the AI Leader's Role in an AI-First Enterprise?
  • Navigating the AI Agent Landscape: A Strategic Guide for IT Leaders
  • Strategy in the Age of AI Sovereignty: Comparing Japan's AI Utilization Promotion Act with Global Regulations 
  • From AI Agents to Multiagent Systems: Where Is the Value?
  • Recognizing and Accelerating an AI-Driven Industrial Revolution
  • Signature Series: The Future of AI
  • Ask the Expert: Navigating the AI Agent Landscape
  • Ask the Expert: What Should Enterprises Do to Ensure the Successful Advancement of AI
  • Contract Negotiation Clinic: Reduce Contract Risks in AI and GenAI Deals

A track designed for CDAOs, Data, Analytics and AI Leaders tasked with creating a strategy and operating model that delivers business value.  These leaders develop talent and mature a data-driven culture by building trust and managing data while evolving technology capabilities.

  • Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
  • Gartner Keynote: Can Japanese Companies Achieve True Digital Transformation with Data and AI?
  • Signature Series: State of D&A 2026
  • Drive Organizational Culture Transformation Through Data Utilization
  • Maturity Matters: Design the AI Organization Fit for Purpose
  • Transforming Your Organization into an AI-fitted and Data-Driven Culture
  • Welcoming AI Agents to the D&A Team: Adapting Your Operating Model With Insights From 3 Real Cases
  • Scale Analytics Delivery By Establishing a Franchise Model
  • The Mindset Enterprises Should Have to Drive AI in 2026
  • Gartner Closing Keynote: Taking Action With Data Insights

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