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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      This year's conference theme is Deliver the Future: Innovate, Lead, Act. Empowering applications and software engineering leaders to turn AI vision into action. Learn to innovate, lead and deliver strategies for real impact.

      Explore our topics, all developed with this theme in mind.

      Cost Optimization

      Plan, deliver, and measure IT value to balance cost and growth.

      AI Strategy and Implementation

      Implement AI strategically to bridge expectations and reality, driving enterprise-wide transformation. 

      Modernizing Software Eng Teams

      Understand the evolving role of the software engineer, developers and AI agents.
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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2025 Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit. While we work to develop 2026's agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests. 

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      Monday, 08 September, 2025

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Forging the Foundations for an AI-Native Era
      Danny Brian, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
      Max Goss, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Autumn Stanish, Director Analyst, Gartner
      The foundations of successful enterprise applications — technology, skills, and culture — are emphasized as we enter an “AI-native era,” and as technical debt hinders our progress. In this session, we'll provide Gartner's unique view on how application leaders can reestablish foundations by fostering adaptability, aligning skills with innovation, and managing risk to drive growth and transformation in a rapidly evolving landscape. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST

      Axway: Controlling AI Sprawl for Secure Innovation
      Jeroen Delbarre, PRODUCT MANAGER-TURNING AI INTO BUSINESS, Axway
      As organizations move beyond experimentation and accelerate AI projects, a new form of sprawl is emerging. These projects often involve sensitive data, increasing the risk of data leakage, unauthorized system access and spiraling costs. It is therefore critical to centrally manage AI assets to mitigate these risks without inhibiting innovation. Join this session to discover how to take control of AI sprawl while enabling secure & scalable growth. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST

      Bizzdesign: Successful Practices to Elevate Business Value with Architecture
      Simon Bobbitt, GLOBAL PRESALES/PARTNER DIRECTOR, Bizzdesign
      Is your Enterprise Architecture (EA) program perceived as noisy, useful, trusted, or influential? Great EA delivers business value and earns its place at the table by delivering results, sparking confidence, and building strong connections with IT/ business leaders. Join this session to learn how leaders build credibility and influence with best practices, key learnings from case studies and insights on the evolving EA landscape. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST

      Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms
      Oleksandr Matvitskyy, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Why these vendors and not the others? Are there one or two low-code application platforms that outperform all? How can you navigate the world of low code with the help of Magic Quadrant and Critical Capabilities? This session will help answer these and other questions about the current state of the low-code application platform market. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      Ask the Expert: To Build or Buy GenAI Assistants and Agents: That Is the Question
      Kyle Davis, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Many organizations have evaluated and piloted vendor-provided generative AI assistants but remain uncertain if this is the right path for them. Although promising, many do not deliver the expected benefits. Is leveraging modern options like low-code, the optimal choice to build what you want? This session will highlight the benefits and risks in yet another “build vs. buy” discussion. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

      The Key Components of a Successful Enterprise Application Strategy
      Tad Travis, VP Analyst, Gartner
      This presentation will outline the key components of a successful enterprise application strategy. Join this session to learn how to create an overarching strategy for my enterprise application portfolios, ensure alignment between the application strategy and business stakeholder priorities, and understand and measure business stakeholder priorities. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      Ask the Expert: When to Replace Commercial With Open-Source Solutions to Optimize Costs
      Nitish Tyagi, Principal Analyst, Gartner
      Amid economic uncertainty and limited budget growth, application and software engineering leaders are exploring open-source software (OSS) alternatives.
      Questions might include:
      Is open       source software (OSS) completely cost-free, what are the hidden costs associated with using OSS ?
      How enterprise application and software engineering leaders can effectively decide when to replace commercial solutions with OSS?
      How to compare OSS with their commercial counterparts in databases, low-code and generative AI?
      What are the risks associated with OSS and how to mitigate them?       ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      Roundtable: Transitioning Into Enterprise Applications Leadership
      David Penny, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      This interactive roundtable session is designed for professionals newly appointed to the leadership role in enterprise applications. It aims to provide a collaborative platform for new-to-role leaders to share experiences, discuss challenges and explore strategies for success. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 12:30 PM BST

      Workshop: Designing Exceptional Human-AI Interfaces and Experiences
      Nabeeha Ahmed, Director Analyst, Gartner
      As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their offerings, designing intuitive human-AI interactions is paramount. This discussion highlights essential design considerations and best practices for crafting AI-driven systems that enhance user experience and foster trust. By focusing on key design elements, application and software engineering leaders can develop AI solutions that effectively address challenges while providing meaningful and productive user interactions. ... Show More Show Less

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      “The discussion around AI agents and their practical applications was particularly engaging, providing a solid foundation for understanding how these technologies can be integrated into existing IT architectures. The session also did a great job of highlighting real-world use cases and anticipating future industry shifts, which made the material even more impactful.”

      Federica Cavazzini 
      Solution Architect, Barilla      

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