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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

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

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

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM IST

Banking: Top Business and Technology Trends in Banking for CIOs to Prioritize
Benjamin Seesel, VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will unpack the major business and technology trends impacting the banking industry in 2026, including the evolving role of AI, shifting customer dynamics, and emerging technology implications. We'll also lay out the critical actions that CIOs must take to ensure their organizations remain competitive. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 02:45 PM IST

Life Sciences: The Top 5 Emerging Technology Trends That Will Change How Health Value Is Delivered
Daniel Sanchez Reina, VP Analyst, Gartner
While much of the focus today is on agentic and generative AI, other less obvious emerging trends are poised to disrupt the industry and create new ways of delivering health value. In this session, we'll outline “what's next,” how to evaluate these technologies, and what you can do to make them more visible on your organization’s radar. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:05 PM IST

Emerging Tech Impact Radar for India
Anushree Verma, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The impact radar for India identifies emerging technologies in four key areas: artificial intelligence, infrastructure & platforms, intelligent transformation and cybersecurity. IT leaders can learn about the key techniques and technologies powering one of the most transformative technology trends of this decade developed in India. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM IST

Physical AI: Your Next Blue Ocean Opportunity in the New AI Era
Physical AI refers to tangible AI systems that sense and act in the real world: where digital rubber meets the physical road, bringing intelligence out of software and into real-world environments. Bridging IT and OT through innovative AI capabilities, physical AI brings new business opportunities beyond asset-intensive industries. This session aims to guide CIOs in integrating off-the-shelf solutions into "repeatable engineered outcomes." ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM IST

Hype Cycle for Agentic AI 2026 (Inaugural Edition)
This session will introduce the innovation in AI agents and agentic AI using the inaugural Hype Cycle for Agentic AI. Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Signature Series: Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World
Marty Resnick, VP Analyst, Gartner
Every year, we pick one of the most important emerging trends and explore that deeper. For 2026, there is no doubt: human-AI relationships. AI brings agency to technology; how will that change the way we relate to AI? Should robots have rights and responsibilities? In a connected world, can you even own AI? How do we overcome fear? Within these new relationships, let’s keep it real: AI is not your friend or teammate, but a toolmate. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM IST

Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
Haritha Khandabattu, VP Analyst, Gartner
Technological breakthroughs are accelerating like never before, are you ready to keep up? Join us for this must-attend session where Gartner unveils the top strategic technology trends for 2027! Discover how following Gartner’s expert guidance can empower your organization to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. We'll reveal 10 game-changing technologies every CIO should know to face the future with confidence & agility. ... Show More Show Less

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