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Turn ideas into action

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      Why attend? Hear from your peers:

      • “The event was helpful for IT mid-term planning and budgeting, especially for cost, risk, and infrastructure investment. The sessions will also support board meeting materials. I’d like to consider participating for staff development.”

        CIO, Retail

      • “I attended to develop strategies for generative AI and gather information on advanced cybersecurity measures. It helped me identify our strengths and areas for improvement.”

        CDO, Retail

      • “I joined as an IT leader to learn about trends in AI, security, and organizational transformation, and apply them to our company’s strategy and governance.I participate every year and always gain valuable insights.”

        Senior Director, Manufacturing
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      Track Sessions and Signature Series

      Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get advice on what to do now and in years ahead.

      Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy, next steps and technology decisions.

      Let the experience of visionaries, innovators and renowned thought leaders inspire you — and reframe your thinking about business and leadership.

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      Network with top technology leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve problems.

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      Use these hands-on sessions to explore proven solutions to real-life challenges with peers — all under the guidance of Gartner experts.

      Accelerate your initiatives by sitting down with peers to hear their leadership stories, real-world challenges, success factors and lessons.

      Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Peer Meetups, receptions and special events.

      Consult experienced solution providers

      Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

      IT Xpo

      Use this interactive environment to explore new products or services, gain insights from subject matter experts, and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

      Make investment decisions based on insights from case studies, thought leadership presentations and live interactions with exhibitors.

      Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner experts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ insights and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

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      Gartner Opening Keynote: Walking The Golden Path to Value

      AI isn't everything, but it's touching everything. To achieve the next level...

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      Signature Series: Top Strategic Predictions for 2026 and Beyond

      This session covers ten predictions of the future that represent opportunities...

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      Signature Series: Emerging Technology Vision 2025

      Last year we introduced the concept of "hypermachinity," the worldview of taking...

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      Signature Series: CEO Watch 2025 — The Year of Wicked Messes

      CEOs are enacting new post-crisis strategies to deal with geopolitical risks...

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      Dive into 2025’s best moments

      Explore the sessions, take-aways and insights that defined an unforgettable Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2025.
      Signature Series: Emerging Technology Vision 2025

      Signature Series: Emerging Technology Vision 2025

      Last year we introduced the concept of "hypermachinity," the worldview of taking people out of the equation to create a more scalable, reliable and consistent process, system or business. This year we dive a bit deeper.

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      Demonstrate the Management Value of Digital Organizations to CEOs for 2026

      Demonstrate the Management Value of Digital Organizations to CEOs for 2026

      IT or digital organizations have accelerated investments in digital initiatives to drive transformation and enhance business performance.

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      Consulting Clinic+

      Consulting Clinic+: IT Department Strategy in the Age of Autonomous AI

      In the short term, the introduction of AI agents may increase productivity and operational efficiency by 30% or more, while in the long term, concern is that organizational skills will decline. Through consulting case studies, will discuss...

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