All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026 dives deep into key topics for infrastructure, operations and cloud leaders around hybrid cloud, AI, leadership, cost & value, data centers and more to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Deliver Today. Transform Tomorrow.

Your organization’s future relies on agility, resilience, and innovation — while staying secure and efficient. As the skills gap grows, lead your team in adopting AI, mastering cloud cost optimization, and building resilient, secure, sustainable infrastructure.

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

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Monday, 11 May, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEST

When Cloud Strategies Meet Digital Sovereignty: The New Realities of Global Cloud in 2025
Douglas Toombs, VP Analyst, Gartner
Geopolitical uncertainty is accelerating organizations' demands for control, portability and digital autonomy. Cloud strategies once informed by technical preferences and capabilities must now also navigate economic nationalism, cross-border regulations and vendor disentanglement considerations. Across soverign cloud, private cloud, multicloud and cloud exit strategies, this session will explore how organizations are addressing global cloud initiatives and vendor diversification needs. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEST

Avoiding the Top Mistakes in Your Cloud Strategy
Adrian Wong, Director Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations think they have a working cloud strategy or lack one altogether. They often consider IT's needs without input from other parts of the organization. Likewise, they often operate under the false assumption that a cloud strategy is the same as a cloud implementation plan or a data center strategy. Here are the top 10 mistakes Gartner saw most often while reviewing hundreds of cloud strategy documents. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

The Future of Cloud, 2030
Joe Rogus, Director, Advisory, Gartner
Expanding cloud computing adoption will push the market beyond $1 trillion in worldwide spending by 2027. Cloud platforms (public and sovereign) are increasingly hosting AI implementations to transform business models in a highly volatile world. This presentation explores how to prepare enterprises for the future of cloud from now until 2030. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM AEST

Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
Tony Harvey, VP Analyst, Gartner
Explore the latest insights from the Gartner Magic Quadrant for distributed hybrid infrastructure (DHI). This session will delve into DHI vendors and products that offer full-stack infrastructure delivery in diverse deployment scenarios, including public cloud, on-premises, and edge locations. Learn about the key vendors, their strengths, and how they are positioned in the market. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEST

Orchestrating Cloud Success: The Role of the CCOE and Cloud Platform Teams at Scale
Adrian Wong, Director Analyst, Gartner
Scaling cloud adoption within an organization is like conducting a symphony orchestra — success depends on the seamless collaboration of diverse teams, each playing their part in harmony. At the heart of this orchestration lies the cloud center of excellence, guiding the ensemble to a masterful performance. In this session, discover how the CCOE evolves within organizations, its pivotal role in cloud governance and platform operations, and its alignment with modern cloud operating models. ... Show More Show Less

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