Experience an unbiased, strategic digital manufacturing perspective

In times of economic uncertainty, manufacturers should maximize all assets. Beyond physical products, new revenue streams can emerge from data and service platforms, such as smart factories, product servitization, and customer insights shared with partners.

Program Highlights:

This conference offers a curated journey to validate your strategy, expand your network, and reconnect with peers, focusing on areas crucial to your organization.

Connect with manufacturing technology experts and peers

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
  • Two one-on-one meetings with a Gartner expert to directly address your key initiatives and challenges, tailored to the expert 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 a Gartner Expert

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

2025 Key Sessions for Manufacturing

Hear directly from Gartner experts specializing in manufacturing and connected with peers in your industry through key sessions, including: 

  • Manufacturers: How to Select, Implement and Get Value from AI Investments
  • The 7 Forces Impacting Your Organization’s Future: Tapestry 2026
  • Signature Series: Emerging Technology Vision 2026
  • Maverick Research: Artificial General Intelligence — The Definitive Overview Of Hype, Hope, Substance and Noise
  • The Strategy, Leadership and Culture Nexus — Managing These in Tandem for Better Change And Performance
  • Ask the Expert: How to Select an Industrial IoT Platform

“I am constantly amazed at the amount of strategic value I get from spending time at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo each year. There’s no question that without it, I would not have an as well-informed agenda.”

Michael Albano
Director, Vanguard