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

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

Drive Organizational Culture Transformation Through Data Utilization
Tatsuya Ichishi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Data, analytics and AI are essential for corporate competitiveness and growth, yet many organizations have not fully adopted data-driven decision-making. Technology alone cannot build a data-driven culture. CDAOs and D&A leaders must promote data use across the organization. This session introduces practical ways to embed a data culture and improve business outcomes. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM JST

Maturity Matters: Design the AI Organization Fit for Purpose
Julian Sun, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Unlocking the full value of AI requires more than just technology — it demands a fundamental shift in how organizations are structured and how teams collaborate. This session equips D&A leaders and CDAOs with proven strategies to navigate the complexities. ... 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

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

Signature Series: State of D&A 2026
Adam Ronthal, VP Analyst, Gartner
D&A leaders are navigating unprecedented uncertainty and complexity, driven by shifting business expectations regarding the capabilities, cost, and value of D&A functions. Results from Gartner's 11th annual CDAO agenda survey show that the most successful D&A leaders manage resources for productivity, build scalable technology, and imbue their own internal processes with AI. For many D&A functions, this amounts to a full-stack transformation and a hard break from preexisting operating models focused on service delivery. This session describes the challenging path ahead and how to set the right pace of change. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 21 May, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM JST

How to Power up Innovation with AI-First Culture
Tsuneo Fujiwara, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session explores proven leadership techniques to change your organization into an AI-fitted and data-driven culture. Building a data-driven culture requires strategic leadership, executive buy-in, and organization wide motivation. By applying these techniques, leaders can overcome resistance and drive meaningful change, positioning their organization for future success in a human-AI collaborative, data-centric world. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM JST

Scale Analytics Delivery By Establishing a Franchise Model
Kurt Schlegel, VP Analyst, Gartner
Organizations often struggle to collaborate across analytic silos. By treating metrics as data products as part of a franchise delivery model, data leaders can improve the quality and consistency of analytic content across the organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM JST

Welcoming AI Agents to the D&A Team: Adapting Your Operating Model With Insights From 3 Real Cases
Julian Sun, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
AI agents are fundamentally transforming traditional D&A operating models. D&A leaders must recognize this shift and adapt their operating models to integrate AI agents, ensuring AI-ready operations, enhanced value delivery and improved decision making. In this session, we will share three real client cases from Mastercard, Danone and Inspur that demonstrate how organizations have successfully made this transition. ... Show More Show Less

01:30 PM - 02:00 PM JST

The Mindset Enterprises Should Have to Drive AI in 2026
Tadaaki Mataga, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Many enterprises are introducing everyday AI such as Copilot and ChatGPT. While some positive results have been observed, many organizations are now struggling with the question of what to do next. In this session, we will outline and propose the mindset enterprises should adopt to effectively and strategically drive AI initiatives — including generative AI and AI agents. ... 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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