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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      This year’s theme is Accelerate Value. Deliver Intelligently. It is a rallying call for IT leaders to ignite transformation: Dive into tracks that illuminate data-driven intelligence, strategic AI and resilient solutions. Shape tomorrow — empower your teams and technology to thrive.

      AI/GenAI/Agentic AI

      AI is transforming I&O, demanding modern, resilient infrastructure to support AI at scale. Generative and agentic AI are reshaping skill sets, automation and governance models as AI agents begin to directly drive mission-critical I&O tasks, making robust oversight and adaptation essential.

      Observability and Monitoring

      Modern observability and monitoring are essential for managing cloud-native, microservices and hybrid environments. By linking system health to business outcomes and user experience, observability reduces risk, enables proactive responses to incidents and remains crucial for cost management.

      IT Operations Management

      IT operations management delivers reliable, business-aligned services through process-driven practices that reduce disruptions. It builds operational trust and provides the foundation for innovation, positioning I&O as a strategic enabler to drive enterprise success, not just a cost center.
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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2025. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 17 November, 2025

      03:15 PM - 04:00 PM GMT

      Public Sector Roundtable: Sharing Successes in IT Sourcing With Speed and Agility
      Peter De Meester, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
      Discover how Gartner’s dynamic sourcing process aligns procurement with business outcomes while ensuring compliance. Join Gartner and your peers to explore how to accelerate IT sourcing, navigate complex regulations and foster innovation in the public sector. Learn from real-world case studies and gain actionable insights to optimize your sourcing strategy for agility, resilience and impact. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 04:00 PM GMT

      Roundtable: How Are You Managing Technical Debt in I&O?
      Tony Harvey, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Join this peer-led discussion to exchange best practices and challenges with identifying, prioritizing and paying down technical debt in your organization. Come prepared to share with your peers. ... Show More Show Less

      03:15 PM - 04:00 PM GMT

      Senior Leadership Circle: Roundtable: Operating Model
      George Spafford, VP Analyst, Gartner
      I&O leaders are under pressure to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their organizations. This means changes to processes, talent, organizational model, and more, all aimed at supporting the goals of the organization. Join this roundtable to share with your peers what you are doing to improve your I&O operating model. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

      10:30 AM - 11:15 AM GMT

      Roundtable: Learning From Others: I&O Automation Successes and Challenges
      Chris Saunderson, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Join this roundtable to hear from your peers about their successes and challenges with I&O automation - the good, the bad, and the frustrating! Show Less

      02:00 PM - 02:45 PM GMT

      Public Sector Roundtable: Dealing With the Digital Sovereignty Imperative
      Ralph Bosmeier, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
      Join fellow public sector leaders to exchange insights and strategies for navigating key challenges such as data localization, vendor lock-in, regulatory complexity and geopolitical risk. Discover how to balance innovation with compliance, build resilient infrastructure, and strengthen citizen trust through greater autonomy and control. ... Show More Show Less

      02:45 PM - 03:30 PM GMT

      Senior Leadership Circle: Roundtable: Generative AI
      Alessandro Galimberti, VP Analyst, Gartner
      No other technology has the potential to be as transformative and terrifying as generative AI. What is hype? What is reality? Where are there real world opportunities to leverage GenAI? What challenges are you encountering? Join this roundtable to share with your peers the your journey thus far. ... Show More Show Less

      03:45 PM - 04:30 PM GMT

      Senior Leadership Circle: Roundtable: Changing Cultures
      George Spafford, VP Analyst, Gartner
      I&O leaders are faced with cultures they need to evolve including being more customer focused, supporting AI adoption and more. Change is not only continual but stacked. At the same time, the willingness of staff to change is at an all-time low. Join this roundtable to share with your peers lessons learned from your organization's culture changing practices, successes and challenges. ... Show More Show Less

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