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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 - 02:35 PM IST

Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms
Padraig Byrne, VP Analyst, Gartner
Take a walk through the Magic Quadrant for observability platforms. This presentation will unravel the latest trends, key players and groundbreaking technologies transforming how businesses harness observability platforms for strategic advantage. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM IST

Sovereign AI for India: The Imperative and Its Impact
Shubhangi Vashisth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As clear from India AI impact summit, AI sovereignty is an imperative for India and an enabler to build the digital public infrastructure. At the massive scales required for a country with the second largest population in the world — the potential is enormous and it is being delivered now! ... 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

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM IST

Hype Cycle for AI in Manufacturing: Debunking the Hype
Sudip Pattanayak, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI in manufacturing is moving faster than organizations can invest, meaning CIOs are risk betting on the wrong capabilities at the wrong time. In this presentation, we’ll introduce Gartner’s new Hype Cycle for AI in manufacturing and detail what to deploy now, what to explore and what to avoid. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:35 PM IST

Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence in Banking
Benjamin Seesel, VP Analyst, Gartner
The banking industry continues to be shaped by advances in artificial intelligence. This forward-looking session presents Gartner’s 2026 Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence in Banking, mapping the trajectory of key technologies from innovation trigger to plateau of productivity. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of which innovations are poised for mainstream adoption, which may fall short of expectations, and which warrant cautious experimentation. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 18 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Prepare for a Hybrid, and Possibly, Multicloud AI Infrastructure Future
Padraig Byrne, VP Analyst, Gartner
Having the right strategy for AI infrastructure is a requirement for achieving your enterprise AI aspirations. The dynamics in the market will require you to navigate a wider ecosystem of technologies and vendors than you have traditionally dealt with. This session will offer practical advice on how to craft a strategy that considers the hybrid and multicloud aspects. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM IST

Winning With AI by 2030: What CIOs Must Do Now for Data & Analytics Success
Haritha Khandabattu, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI investment is projected to grow 33% annually through 2029, yet only 39% of tech leaders are confident that their enterprise’s AI investments will have a material positive financial impact. Organizations with successful AI initiatives share a common attribute: they invest up to four times more in foundational areas like data quality, governance and AI-ready people, than those less satisfied. The CIO’s critical involvement is essential for AI success. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM IST

AI-Native Development: From Vibe Coding to Teams of Coding Agents
Akriti Kapoor, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI-native development platforms range from vibe coding platforms to AI assistants, though to teams of AI coding agents. CIOs are excited about this technology because it improves developer productivity, enables innovation and holds the potential to replace off-the-shelf software with custom-built alternatives. ... Show More Show Less

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