Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next
This year’s conference empowers data and analytics leaders to deliver value at AI speed — driving impact, scaling high-value initiatives and balancing risk. Learn to unlock data’s potential for today’s wins and future success.
Conference Topics at a Glance
The 2026 conference agenda will help you navigate disruption, drive innovation, and lead through change. Explore practical strategies for delivering value, advancing AI, and building resilient, future-ready organizations.
2026 Conference Theme
AI, GenAI and AI Agents
Get practical guidance for building and scaling AI, generative AI, and AI agents. Learn to optimize costs, manage risk and deliver business value from your AI investments.
Data, Analytics and AI Governance
Explore frameworks and best practices for data, analytics, and AI governance. Sessions cover risk, privacy, ethics and building a culture of trust and accountability.
Articulating the Business Value of Data and Analytics
Learn how to communicate and prove the value of data and analytics. Discover ways to build business cases, measure ROI, and show D&A’s impact on business goals.
Look back at 2025 conference sessions
Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025. While we work to develop the 2026 agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.
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Monday, 12 May, 2025
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Scale Data and Analytics on Your AI Journeys
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
With high D&A ambitions and AI pilots becoming increasingly ubiquitous, focus is shifting toward consistent execution. We will share how to continue innovating and experimenting while scaling success. In this keynote, Gartner’s perspective will guide you on preparing for the expected and adapting to the unexpected. Learn to enhance your D&A and AI capabilities on the path to success.
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05:30 PM - 06:15 PM BST
Guest Keynote: How To Trust and Be Trusted
Rachel Botsman,
Global Trust Expert,
Trust is both the foundation and the result of a strong culture, and it’s fundamental to creating a better world of work. Yet, with the dynamics of teams in a state of flux, it has never been more challenging to keep people connected, engaged, and aligned with company values – and with each other. In this session, Rachel challenges assumptions and reframes how trust really works. You’ll walk away with clear frameworks and actionable ideas on how to put trust at the heart of your leadership and culture – and learn how to behave in trustworthy ways.
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Tuesday, 13 May, 2025
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST
Gartner Keynote: Why Transformation Feels So Hard
Mary Mesaglio,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
"We don't need to transform" said no CEO ever. Everybody's transforming, seemingly all the time. But transformations can feel like pushing water uphill, even when people agree that change is needed. This is because most enterprises overlook findings from neuroscience, behavioural science, and psychology that describe how people change and under what conditions. This keynote focuses on how to overcome four behavioural hotspots that show up in just about every transformation.
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Wednesday, 14 May, 2025
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM BST
Guest Keynote: Digital Zen: Mastering Well-Being in a Constantly Connected World
Rahaf Harfoush,
Digital Anthropologist and Bestselling Author,
Reclaiming focus is crucial, necessitating a re-evaluation of digital habits and the cultivation of digital well-being practices. This keynote addresses the impact of digital labor intensification and the psychological effects of doom scrolling on focus, deep work, and mental health. Rahaf explores strategies for individuals and organizations to mitigate these challenges, promoting a balanced digital engagement. She offers actionable insights, including policies to reduce digital overload, encourage detoxes, and foster environments for focused work. Practical solutions for managing distractions, promoting mental health, and fostering a mindful digital culture are shared for both organizations and personal lives.
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