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Dive into the moments and sessions that help you explore big ideas and trends shaping the future of enterprise applications — with insights from Gartner experts and peers.

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Be the first to access exclusive Gartne insights for enterprise application and software engineering leaders.

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Hear inspiring sessions on agentic AI, portfolio modernization and intelligent apps delivered by visionary guests and tech innovators.

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Problem-solve with peers

Collaborate with fellow application leaders to solve shared challenges, vet strategies and make informed decisions.

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Tackle your biggest tech challenges with seasoned solution providers in the Exhibit Showcase.

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      Why attend? Hear from your peers:

      • “The speakers were excellent, the [expert] one-on-ones were valuable, and the networking helped me connect with peers facing similar challenges. I left with clear ideas I can apply right away.”

        Michael Garstang
        Application Portfolio Manager, SL 

      • “Best EA and application summit I’ve been to. The content and relevance of topics were valuable and insightful, provoking practical responses from participants.”

        Richard Craig        
        Enterprise Architect, Harbour energy 

      • “Inspiring talks about emerging technologies and challenges ahead of people and technologies. Well-structured sessions with valuable insights. Strongly recommend!”

        Lukasz Fido        
        Head of Engineering, Zooplus AG 
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      Explore learning and networking opportunities

      Tailor your experience at the application conference with experts, peers and solution providers.

      Learn from Gartner experts and thought leaders in enterprise applications and more.

      Widen your view and focus your plans with objective insights, guidance and content built around your key issues.

      Track Sessions

      Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get guidance 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 enterprise applications and architecture, and leadership at our business innovation conference. View our 2025 Opening Keynote here.

      Pose tough questions to a single Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.

      Connect with your peers.

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

      Roundtables

      Exchange insights and best practices with your peers in this Gartner-facilitated, small-group discussion around a specific issue.

      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 Meetups, receptions and special events at our innovation summit.

      Consult experienced solution providers.

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

      Show Floor

      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.

      Gartner conferences: Sessions we covered

      Attendees interacted face-to-face with experts and leaders  in enterprise applications and software engineering, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View our top-rated 2025 sessions on-demand.

      Get to Know Gartner Experts

      Discover the unique qualities, extensive industry experience and thorough research that goes into being a Gartner expert.

      Move Over Traditional and Generative AI: Agentic AI Is the Next Big Hype in Enterprise Applications

      The AI hype cycle continues with the next breakthrough, agentic AI, which has...

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      Battle of the APIs: Who's Winning in the GenAI Era — REST, GraphQL, MCP or A2A?

      Every organization is using APIs or building them. REST has dominated the landscape...

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      Agentic or Not: The Future of Automation Is BOAT

      Business process automation technologies are rapidly evolving with overlapping...

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      Mastering Generative AI Models: A Blueprint for Selection, Deployment and Future Growth

      Due to their pretraining and wide use-case applicability, generative AI models...

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      Bring your team

      Attend #GartnerAPPS in London as a team to gain new perspectives, strengthen partnerships and find new ways to work. Together, align on your organization’s mission-critical priorities and focus on what drives results.

      Dive into 2025's best moments

      Explore the sessions, takeaways and insights that defined an unforgettable Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit 2025.
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      Forging the Foundations for an AI-Native Era

      Explore how the unique Gartner viewpoint on adaptability, skill alignment and risk management in the AI-native era can unlock growth and transformation for your enterprise.

      View 2025 Keynote
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      5 Key Take-Aways From 2025

      Explore the insights you missed from the 2025 conference, helping you navigate new challenges in a future driven by intelligent and adaptive applications and automation.

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      2025 Conference Brochure

      Find out more on the speakers, sessions, tracks, topics and networking opportunities that made the 2025 conference a successful and engaging event.

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