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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

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

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

Making Sense of Agentic AI in Manufacturing: What’s Possible, What’s Not and What to Do Next
Sudip Pattanayak, VP Analyst, Gartner
Agentic AI is the most misunderstood promise in manufacturing today, and discerning high-value use cases from hype must be CIOs’ number one priority. This session identifies where agentic capabilities fit today, which use cases are worth the foundational data and infrastructure investments, and how to prioritize the opportunities that unlock real operational value rather than risk. ... 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 - 01:00 PM IST

Guardians of the Future: How CIOs Can Leverage Guardian Agents for Trustworthy and Secure AI
Shubhangi Vashisth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As the use and capabilities of agentic AI rapidly expand, the AI risk surface expands as well. This presentation helps CIOs learn how to use guardian agents to support trustworthy and secure AI operations and to ensure their AI processes stay reliable and secure. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM IST

Agents Aren’t Apps: Rethinking How IT Works for the AI Era
Enterprise IT has mastered the art of delivering applications, but AI agents operate on fundamentally different principles. This session exposes why traditional app-centric methods fall short for agents, and what CIOs must do to adapt. This session will examine organizational blind spots, share frameworks for agent-centric IT, and outline actionable steps for transforming your operating model. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 18 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Decision Intelligence: Getting Value From AI Agents and Multiagent Systems
Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The AI operationalization phase is giving way to the next evolution of AI software based on composite AI and AI agents. AI agents need an enterprise view and a bigger picture to organize their collaborations. To build adaptable and resilient systems, organizations should explore this evolution — based on the decision intelligence discipline — to maximize the benefits brought by the AI agent wave. Join this session to learn more. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM IST

Insights from the Magic Quadrant for Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies
Modern CIOs must drive digital transformation and value. Join us for a strategic overview of the BOAT Magic Quadrant to explore top vendors, trends, and critical capabilities. Learn how orchestration and automation reshape architectures and streamline workflows. We share vendor insights and implementation strategies to help you align initiatives with business goals and future-proof your digital strategy. Leave with actionable guidance to lead the era of intelligent automation. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Introducing the Platform for the Future: Autonomous Business Platform
Marty Resnick, VP Analyst, Gartner
Autonomous business represents the next big step in business transformation, fueled by an autonomous business platform that offers both stability and extreme flexibility. This session will describe what an autonomous business platform looks like and how to get started. ... Show More Show Less

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