All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for data, analytics and AI leaders and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next

The pace of AI innovation is forcing DA leaders/teams to deliver measurable business value faster than ever before. As AI accelerates change across industries, leaders must deliver immediate impact while preparing for future developments.

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Tuesday, 19 May, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Adam Ronthal, VP 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

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM JST

Guest Keynote: Art Thinking to Pioneer the AI Era
Shu Yamaguchi, Independent researcher, author, and public speaker
We are in an era where generative AI provides the “optimal solution” to every challenge. Decision making based solely on logic, data and science no longer creates differentiation. In a world where everyone can reach the correct answer, what retains value to the end? What matters is the “aesthetic sense” that lies beyond efficiency and convenience, and the power of “questions” arising from within oneself. Focusing on “Art Thinking” advocated by Shu Yamaguchi, this session presents a new compass for business and life to avoid being buried in the AI era. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 20 May, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST

Gartner Keynote: Can Japanese Companies Achieve True Digital Transformation with Data and AI?
Tatsuya Ichishi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Digital transformation in Japan has often stalled, yielding limited results. As competitiveness shifts to data and AI, this session explores why DX initiatives faltered and outlines strategies for meaningful transformation through data-driven decisions and AI innovation. It also covers leadership, governance and organizational change to unlock new growth opportunities. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM JST

Guest Keynote: Change Leadership and Design in AI Age
Kinya Tagawa, CEO, Design Engineer, Takram
Since the First Industrial Revolution, design has served as a bridge between technology and society. Today, its role goes beyond aesthetics and usability, contributing to innovation, branding, and even management. As we enter an era where AI is becoming widespread, design skills are emerging as essential qualities for change leaders who drive transformation in organizations and society. In this session, we will introduce cutting-edge examples of design in practice, explore the future vision of change leaders in the age of AI, and discuss the possibilities for talent development. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 21 May, 2026

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM JST

Guest Keynote: What Should Leaders Actually Change When Something Feels Off in the Organization?
Mai Teshigawara, Organizational Development Consultant, Author
""Something feels wrong, but I can't pinpoint the problem""—this unspoken sense of discomfort often lingers within organizations. If left unaddressed, it can lead to the departure of talented employees and stagnation within teams. In this session, organizational development expert Mai Teshigahara will draw on her extensive field experience to unravel the true nature of such discomfort. She will share perspectives and concrete examples to help leaders distinguish what needs to change and what does not. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM JST

Gartner Closing Keynote: Mastering D&A and AI to Boost Earning Power
Tatsuya Ichishi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
As AI agents reshape the business landscape, what truly determines corporate competitiveness? This session argues that neither AI nor D&A (Data & Analytics) is a direct driver of competitiveness — rather, they strengthen a company's earning power, which in turn becomes an indirect source of competitive advantage. Drawing on this framework, the session covers the principles of use-case-driven AI adoption, the critical role of executive ownership, how to ask the right questions about investment value, and the risks of over-dependence on Generative AI, including BCP considerations. The goal is not to avoid AI, nor to rely on it blindly, but to build organizations that master AI and make full use of it. ... Show More Show Less

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“I found it valuable that there were several sessions addressing business-critical questions, such as how to evaluate the value of data and how the D&A department can establish a framework for management and internal stakeholders to assess the value of D&A.”

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