All 2026 Data and Analytics Conference Sessions

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for data, analytics and AI leaders around agentic AI, data governance, data and analytics strategy, leadership and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Data and Analytics Conference Theme

Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next

As AI accelerates change across industries, leaders must deliver immediate impact while preparing for future developments. This year’s conference focuses on overcoming challenges like scaling AI, managing disruption, and balancing risk using governance — helping leaders unlock data’s full potential for lasting success.

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Monday, 11 May, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Jorg Heizenberg, VP Analyst, Gartner
Sarah James, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

7 Practical Actions to Improve Data Governance Now
Sally Parker, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
There are seven key reasons organizations struggle with effective data governance. This session examines what consistently goes wrong and offers practical solutions to help make data governance work for your organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

AI Agents: Quantifying the Value and Cost
Frances Karamouzis, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Agents are a persistent discussion, yet the number of agents in production is still quite small. One big reason is the ability to model the initial and ongoing costs. Cost patterns of agentic AI are not as predictable human labor-based pricing hence, they can lead to inconsistent ROI. Leaders must carefully assess, quantify and measure the multi-year costs and value (benefits) of Agentic AI. Here we present Gartner's framework and real-life examples for Agents. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

AI-Ready Data--Lessons Learned Become Practices to Follow
Roxane Edjlali, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
No data? No AI! No metadata? No data! Gartner codified AI-ready data concepts and crafted the language in mid-2022. Practices have evolved for the four AI-ready data modes and 30 expected data evaluation and preparation steps. In this session, we recap the approach combined with how organizations are using AI data readiness as a foundation to evolve toward standardizing data for production AI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Expert: Sustaining Data Governance and Stewardship Programs
Nate Novosel, VP Analyst, Gartner
The most difficult part of establishing a data governance program is making it stick. This session will discuss challenges with identifying, motivating, and supporting data governance, ownership, and stewardship roles and tactics to build momentum for the program. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Expert: The Business Case for Data Fabric: are Data Foundations Still Necessary in the AI Era?
Henry Cook, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Data fabric is the future-proof data management architecture to support both current and upcoming use cases, including AI-ready data. When it comes to building the data fabric architecture, most D&A leaders are confused regarding building the fabric from the ground up, using individual tools, versus buying the entire technology stack. Come with your questions, go with clarity. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Build a Solid Foundation for Data and AI Success With Critical Data Management Technologies
Jason Medd, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Data management tools provide significant capabilities to ensure good data for your data and AI initiatives. For example, metadata tools help discover, and inventory your data assets. Data quality tools help business users manage their data at sources by setting rules and policies. Data observability tools give organizations integrated visibility over the health of data, data pipeline and data landscape. Together the tools help organizations lay good foundation in data management for data and AI initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST

CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Shared Lessons From CDAO Agenda Survey 2026
Michael Gabbard, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Alan D. Duncan, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Cameron Roche, Director, Research, Gartner
Ian Bertram, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Join an interactive executive discussion on emerging trends from the 2026 CDAO Agenda Survey, highlighting cost optimization for D&A, scalable design patterns and the use of AI to improve D&A operations. Discover how these insights can drive efficiency and innovation across your organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Manage Geopolitical Risks and Digital Sovereignty in a Fast-Moving Government Environment
Robert Stoneman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Fast-moving geopolitical events such as the imposition of tariffs, escalating risks of service disruption and supply chain vulnerabilities have made digital sovereignty an executive-level concern. This session will explore how CDAOs will be expected to adapt to these challenges, understanding emerging solutions and trade-offs to ensure governments stay ahead of potential threats. ... Show More Show Less

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