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Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT leaders around AI, executive leadership, cybersecurity, operating models and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

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Monday, 16 November, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM IST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy
Nate Suda, VP Analyst, Gartner
Neha Kumar, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Hear Gartner’s unique "big picture" insights that will shape your perspective on your most critical priorities. Spark strategic discussions with your peers during the conference as well as with your colleagues throughout the year. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 01:00 PM IST

CIO Circle Workshop: Build and Visualize Your Business Capability Model
Business capabilities are key to connecting strategy with execution, but CIOs often struggle to use them effectively. This workshop will help you develop a business capability model that reflects business goals, supports the development of prioritization heat maps and guides the creation of informed investment decisions. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST

Demystifying the AI Agent Ecosystem: A Strategic Playbook for CIOs
Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI agents promise to make AI more autonomous and goal oriented. CIOs should join this session as we discuss and understand the benefits, risks, use cases and the evolving technology ecosystem for AI agents to create a robust strategy for agentic AI. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST

Is Your Organization Wired to Resist AI?
Lori Blickensderfer, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Bad data, legacy systems and passive resistance aren’t just obstacles — they’re signals your organization is wired to resist AI-driven change. In this session, we’ll diagnose and address organizational entrenchment: the deep-rooted routines and mindsets holding back your AI transformation. Leave this session with practical strategies to break free and unlock real progress. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST

Signature Series: CEO Watch 2026
David Furlonger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CEOs are enacting new strategies to address technology and data sovereignty concerns, geopolitical risks and talent challenges, as well as to meet investor pressure to capture value from AI. Our annual global CEO survey will shed light on shifts in CEO strategic priorities, enabling CIOs to better plan and execute their MCP. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST

Strategic Operating Model Transformation: Mapping the Multiyear ITOM Journey
Tomas Nielsen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
IT operating model (ITOM) transformation is a complex, multiyear journey. This session adopts a long-term perspective, guiding IT leaders on how to initiate and lead successful transformations. Attendees will review detailed ITOM transformation charts that map workstreams, phases and key activities, providing a practical roadmap for sustained organizational change. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST

Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for 2026
Manjunath Bhat, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Thriving in times of intense economic and social volatility requires organizations to find new ways to empower their software engineering teams to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. This session will provide Gartner’s latest and best guidance on the actionable trends that software engineering leaders and their teams should be tracking in 2026 and beyond. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM IST

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02:15 PM - 02:45 PM IST

7 Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2026-2031
Ganesh Ramamoorthy, Managing Vice President, Gartner
CIOs must deal with both expected and unexpected disruptions. The seven disruptions highlight critical disruptions that may be closer to happening that most CIOs believe. In this way, it helps CIOs see around corners and plan for what changes will fundamentally shift current thinking and timing on a topic. It is used as a foundation for how to recognize, prioritize and respond to disruption. ... Show More Show Less

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