Experience an objective, strategic digital oil and gas perspective

Rapid changes in the oil, gas, and energy sectors require companies to develop future-oriented capabilities. Leadership now involves more than optimizing data and technology; it includes creating lean-automated workflows and cultivating influential talent. Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ offers a blend of visionary and practical sessions on digital priorities like intelligent operations, decarbonization, innovation partnerships, and digital foundation rebuilding. Whether validating strategies, expanding networks, or reconnecting with peers, this event provides essential guidance for your organization.

Connect with oil & gas technology experts and peers

Industry Networking

Join industry interactive sessions

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

Enjoy the 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 Gartner Conference Navigator mobile app and opt in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, organization size, industry sector and region. 

*Preregistration 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 specializing in the oil and gas industry 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 Oil and Gas

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

  • Oil and Gas: Use Key Trends to Enhance Resilience
  • Learning From Other Industries: Delivering Business Value From Technologies and Trends
  • 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
  • Ask the Expert: How to Achieve Resilience in Oil and Gas
  • The Strategy, Leadership and Culture Nexus — Managing These in Tandem for Better Change And Performance

“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