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.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Tuesday, 19 May, 2026

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

7 Practical Actions to Improve Data Governance Today
Thornton Craig, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
There are seven key reasons organizations struggle with effective data governance. This session examines what consistently goes wrong and offers practical solutions to help make data governance work for your organization. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 20 May, 2026

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

How to Control Security Risk of AI Agents
Kaoru Yano, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI agent is a transformative technology that can dramatically advance data & analytics for many enterprises. However, security risks associated with AI agents are very complicated and very difficult to control. In this session, we will provide an overview of the security risks that organizations should be aware of when leveraging AI agents for data utilization, along with recommended best practices for addressing these risks. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM JST

The Role of Data & Analytics Leaders in AI-Led Innovation and Tactics for Execution
Tsuneo Fujiwara, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Data and analytics leaders are at the forefront of AI-led innovation, shaping strategy, building capabilities, and ensuring ethical, impactful adoption. Their leadership is essential for unlocking AI's full potential and driving sustainable business transformation. This session explores the critical role that data and analytics leaders play in driving AI-led innovation within organizations, and how to execute their role. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM JST

Tips for Building a Strong Case for MDM
Thornton Craig, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Have you ever struggled to secure buy-in to a no-brainer MDM strategy? MDM programs exist to support business outcomes, yet business cases often focus on the “how” not the “why,” leaving stakeholders disengaged. In this session, we will explore what constitutes a strong MDM value proposition that will engage stakeholders from the business case, through execution and stewardship. ... Show More Show Less

05:45 PM - 06:30 PM JST

Ask the Expert: What D&A Leaders Need to Know About AI Agent Security
Kaoru Yano, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As AI agents drive transformative change across the enterprise, they also bring us a new paradigm of security challenges. Data & analytics leaders must proactively collaborate with executive, business leaders and security team to handle the risk.
This session will explore the critical security considerations that D&A leaders need to recognize when integrating AI agents into business processes. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, 21 May, 2026

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM JST

How to Unlock the Value of Unstructured Data for AI: Start With Governing It First
Thornton Craig, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As AI shapes business decisions, making unstructured data AI-ready is a key governance priority. The quality, accessibility and security of unstructured data directly determine the performance of AI applications, particularly for GenAI. To unlock its value for AI initiatives, data and business leaders should evolve their governance strategies to effectively manage, protect and utilize unstructured data, ensuring it is AI-ready while meeting compliance and security requirements. ... 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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