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Gartner IT Conference: Access exclusive Gartner research for a competitive edge in IT

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Gartner IT Conference: Visionary keynotes offer fresh perspectives on infrastructure and more

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Hear inspiring keynotes delivered by visionary guests and tech innovators.

Gartner IT Conference: IT leaders collaborating to solve industry challenges together

Problem-solve with peers

Collaborate with fellow industry leaders to solve shared challenges, vet strategies and make informed decisions.

Gartner IT Conference: Turning ideas into action at the interactive Exhibit Showcase

Turn ideas into action

Tackle your biggest tech challenges with seasoned solution providers in the interactive IT Xpo.

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      Why attend? Hear from your peers:

      “Gartner IT Symposium is an excellent opportunity to gather insights, explore trends and potential game-changing topics and to network with international peers.”

      Denny Möller
      Senior Lead IT Strategy and IT  Management, Allianz SE

      Explore learning and networking opportunities

      Tailor your experience with experts, peers and service providers at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.

      Learn from Gartner experts and thought leaders in IT and more

      Widen your view and focus your plans with objective insight, guidance and content built around your key issues.

      Track Sessions and Signature Series

      Learn about top trends, predictions and survey results from Gartner experts, and get advice on what to do now and in years ahead.

      Receive the undivided attention of a Gartner expert during a private, 30-minute consultation to discuss your strategy, next steps and technology decisions.

      Let the experience of visionaries, innovators and renowned thought leaders inspire you — and reframe your thinking about business and leadership.

      Pose tough questions to a single Gartner expert in an intimate, topic-driven session.

      Connect with your peers

      Network with top technology leaders across regions and industries to build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover new ways to solve problems.

      Roundtables

      Exchange insights and best practices with your peers in this Gartner-facilitated, small-group discussion around a specific issue.

      Use these hands-on sessions to explore proven solutions to real-life challenges with peers — all under the guidance of Gartner experts.

      Accelerate your initiatives by sitting down with peers to hear their leadership stories, real-world challenges, success factors and lessons.

      Unwind, learn from peer experiences and grow your network during planned Meetups, receptions and special events.

      Consult experienced solution providers

      Test-drive solutions and tackle immediate and long-term issues with the help of leading tech providers.

      IT Xpo

      Use this interactive environment to gain insight from subject matter experts, explore new products and services and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges.

      Make investment decisions based on insights from case studies, thought leadership presentations and live interactions with exhibitors.

      Get a snapshot of the current solution landscape. Exhibitors reveal products and Gartner experts present findings based on Gartner Magic Quadrant™ research and the Gartner Hype Cycle™ methodology.

      Gartner Conferences: Curated Expertise. Exclusive Content.

      Interact face-to-face with experts and leaders in their fields, specialized to help executives achieve their business and organizational goals. View all sessions.

      Get to Know Gartner Experts

      Discover the unique qualities, extensive industry experience and thorough research that goes into being a Gartner expert.

      Signature Series: Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

      Explore how AI, computing, and development technologies will shape the future....

      Explore Session

      Signature Series: CIOs and Technology Executive Agenda

      This session outlines the CIO's next 18-months agenda, identifying job obstacles...

      Explore Session

      Gartner Opening Keynote

      Hear Gartner’s unique “big picture” insights that will shape your perspective...

      Explore Session

      Maverick Research: The Far Future According to Maverick

      A classic must-see at the IT Symposium, this session unveils Gartner's most...

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      Bring your team

      Attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference in Barcelona as a team to gain new perspectives, strengthen partnerships and find new ways to work. Together, align on your organization’s mission-critical priorities and focus on what drives results.

      Dive into some of our past favorite moments

      Explore the sessions, take-aways and insights that defined an unforgettable Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2024.

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Pacing Yourself in the AI Races

      In the 2024 opening keynote, we share unique Gartner views on how CIOs and IT executives can set their own pace in their race to deliver AI outcomes, safely and at scale.

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      Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2025

      The Gartner top strategic technology trends are the star map you can use to keep your organization heading safely into the future. This session highlights 10 technologies CIOs must know about to prepare for an uncertain future.

      Featured Session

      The CIO and Technology Executive Agenda for 2025

      In this session, we reveal what should be on the CIO’s agenda for the coming 18 months, given CEOs’ and other CxOs’ shifting expectations, CIOs’ demands for their leadership role and the mandate of the IT organization.

      Featured Session

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