For Public Sector Leaders: Deliver Impact in a Time of Change

Public sector organizations are under increasing pressure to deliver better services, operate more efficiently, and build public trust, all while navigating rapid advances in AI, cybersecurity risks, and evolving policy demands.

Leaders must balance innovation with accountability—modernizing legacy systems, scaling digital and AI capabilities, and ensuring strong governance and resilience across agencies. At the same time, expectations from citizens and stakeholders continue to rise, requiring faster delivery and measurable outcomes.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo helps you meet these challenges head-on.
Through expert insights and real-world perspectives, you will learn how to:

Accelerate digital government and AI adoption responsibly
Strengthen cybersecurity, resilience, and trust
Modernize platforms, data, and operating models
Deliver measurable value to citizens and stakeholders

This is where public sector leaders turn technology into lasting public impact.

Attendees networking at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ on the Gold Coast of Australia

Connect with public sector technology experts and peers

Industry Networking
Highlights
Meet a Gartner Analyst
Explore Sessions

Industry Networking

Join industry interactive sessions

Interactive sessions allow you to engage with a small group of your industry peers - facilitated by Gartner - on specific topics and issues*

Networking activities

From breakfasts and lunches to breaks and evening receptions, Gartner provides plenty of opportunities to organically meet peers and make connections.

Find your industry peers

Download the Conference Navigator mobile app and opt-in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, org size, industry sector and region.

*Pre-registration is required. These sessions are available to end users only; space is limited.

Highlights

Up to two one-on-one meetings with a Gartner analyst to directly address your key initiatives and challenges, tailored to give you the answers you need
Roundtable sessions to connect with peers from leading organizations to discuss relevant topics, inspired by the latest research and hosted by a Gartner expert
Peer networking events designed to provide natural conversations away from a screen
Access to our IT Xpo including the leading technology solution providers innovating essential business capabilities

Meet with a Gartner Analyst

Take the opportunity to meet with a Gartner analyst who specializes in the public sector while attending Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™. Each conference ticket includes two one-on-one meetings with a Gartner analyst to explore any topic of your choosing.

2026 Program Sessions

Hear directly from Gartner analysts specializing in the public sector and connect with peers in your industry through key sessions, including:

Government: Top Tech Trends and What Leaders Must Prepare for Now
Government: Creating a Future-Ready Digital Government
Hype Cycle for Government Services

Explore the full agenda

Additional suggested sessions include:

Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy
Navigating the AI Agent Landscape: A Strategic Guide for IT Leaders
The Technology of Strategy: How CIOs Use AI to Rewrite Strategic Planning
3 Essential Steps to Evolve Your Operating Model in the Age of AI and Volatility
Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
Is Your Organization Wired to Resist AI?
The Future of Data and Analytics Governance
Governing the AI Portfolio: Balancing Innovation, Risk and Business Value
Strategic Operating Model Transformation: Mapping the Multiyear ITOM Journey
7 Practical Things You Can Do to Improve Data Governance Today
The CIO Imperative: Scaling AI Value Through Process Redesign, Not More Use Cases
AI’s Real Strategic Value: Boost Resilience in Times of Disruption
The CIO 2027 Cybersecurity Radar
7 Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2026–2031

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