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

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigating the Hype: Strategic Roadmap to I&O Success
Autumn Stanish, Director Analyst, Gartner
Paul Delory, VP Analyst, Gartner
Agentic AI is a fundamental shift for I&O, demanding new operational paradigms like cloud once did. This keynote will explore concrete agentic AI application for I&O, emphasizing the needs for resilient infrastructure, automation and governance to navigate this shift. A focus on Continuous Operations will show how adopting mature techniques from tech leaders can ensue relentless innovation and operational stability. Get equipped with a roadmap to a new I&O operating model, highlighting effective patterns for behavior and operating practices to lead in the next era of I&O. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEST

Leadership Vision 2026 Infrastructure and Operations
Nathan Hill, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will focus on the key challenges and trends impacting infrastructure and operations, and what leadership actions will generate success in 2026 and beyond. We will address how you must work with leaders, stakeholders, and customers to understand the relative business value of the services your team delivers today or could deliver, going forward. I&O leaders should use these insights to enhance their strategic vision, delivery programs and prioritize services. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEST

5 Keys to Success as a New Head of I&O
Nathan Hill, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Taking on a new role as the head of I&O is tough, whether moving in from another enterprise or stepping up internally, with multiple stakeholders across IT and the business who all have demands from you and are waiting for you to deliver. In this session, we will set out five key areas to focus on during your first year in role, that will help you succeed and grow your career. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM AEST

Leverage the Top Trends Impacting Infrastructure and Operations
Mark Margevicius, VP Analyst, Gartner
I&O leaders have little time, skills and budget to track emerging trends and the full impact of those on infrastructure and operations. I&O leaders should use this research to identify which of the top trends are most likely to impact their organization and implement effective tactics to respond. Trends to be covered relate to both infrastructure and operational issues. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEST

Ask the Expert: Elevating Infrastructure and Operations to the Boardroom
Nathan Hill, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CIOs and I&O leaders feel that boardroom stakeholders often overlook crucial IT infrastructure and operations issues. To address this, CIOs and I&O leaders should strategically introduce these topics in boardroom discussions, highlighting their importance and establishing clear connections to both tangible and intangible business priorities. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEST

I&O Skills: What's Needed Now, What's Needed in the Future
Mark Margevicius, VP Analyst, Gartner
Today's teams frequently lack the skills required to proactively meet business needs. The rapid pace of ongoing transformations renders existing skills inadequate for many organizations. I&O leaders must prioritize development plans to cultivate the most essential skills within their teams. This session provides guidance on effective upskilling methods that benefit both employees and organizations. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEST

Ask the Expert: Bridging the IT Gender Divide: Attracting and Retaining Female I&O Talent
Autumn Stanish, Director Analyst, Gartner
In a typical IT organization, women make up only 26% of the roles, with less than 2% being women of color. This disparity is even wider in IT leadership and executive positions. The session will focus on how infrastructure and operations leaders can help attract and retain female talent through creative and outside-the-box recruiting strategies, employee engagement tactics and diversity initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:15 PM AEST

Gartner Keynote: Lighthouse Leaders Cultivate Human Success
Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
In an era of relentless change and uncertainty, your greatest leadership asset isn’t technology — it’s your ability to be a clear, steady signal that cultivates human potential. This keynote will show you how to lead like a lighthouse: not by controlling the storm, but by empowering your teams to navigate it with confidence, curiosity, and resilience. ... Show More Show Less

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