As a leader in applications and architecture, you drive digital transformation with robust, scalable solutions for business growth. At Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, explore strategies to harmonize your digital workplace, enhance application management, balance technical debt, ensure ERP success, and make smart build, buy, or outsource decisions.
Application Strategy Insights
Transform Your Application Strategy at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™
2025 Application & Architecture Sessions
Dedicated application & architecture sessions include*
- Sessions
- What You Will Experience
Day 1
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for 2025
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM How to Extract Business Value From Technical Debt Management
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM How Do You Know If You Have a Good EA Practice?
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM The 2025 Emerging Technology Adoption Radar
- 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM Your Culture Is Shaped by the Worst Behaviors You Tolerate
Day 2
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Autonomous Business: What's Next After Digital Business
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Redefining Modernization: The New Value Stories Driving Change
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Maverick Research: Artificial General Intelligence — The Definitive Overview Of Hype, Hope, Substance and Noise
Day 3
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Cloud Strategy in the Age of AI: A Cookbook Approach to Ensuring Business Focus
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Change Business Operations Faster With a Capability-Led Approach
- 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM CIOs: How Not to Lose Your Job Over a Failed ERP Implementation
- 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Applications Leaders Peer Meetup: How are you getting your data AI-ready?
- 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM MSE CIOs: Lead Your ERP Initiative to the Next Level of Competitive Advantage
Day 4
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Seven Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2025-2030
- 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Applications Leaders Peer Meetup: How are you piloting agentic AI?
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Decision Guide for CIOs to Buy, Build, Insource or Outsource
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Drive the Right IT Investments From Business and IT Strategy
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Innovating Under Constraints: How to Drive Impact With Limited Resources
*Agenda subject to change. Please refer to the “Sessions” page for the most up to date information.
What's Included
Unmatched Insights
Hear from Gartner analysts and visionaries on top trends, predictions and future roadmap through Keynotes, Track Sessions and Signature Series.Real-World Solutions
Ask the Expert Sessions are practical sessions to tackle your unique challenges with the help of a Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.Peer Networking
Connect with top IT executives to solve shared challenges and vet strategies through Roundtables, Workshops, Executive Stories and Social Engagements.Gartner Expert Guidance
Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy and technology decisions.Innovation Showcase
Explore cutting-edge tech and solutions from top providers through IT Xpo, Solution Provider Sessions and Theater Sessions.Ready to transform your strategy and deliver lasting impact?
“The conference is a great opportunity to get confirmation and inspiration for existing and new corporate strategic decisions.”
Kostas Gkirkizas
Service Integration Lead, Ahold Delhaize