All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT leaders around AI, executive leadership, cybersecurity, operating models and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Ignite Intelligence

AI is no longer a differentiator — it’s now part of the foundation. CIOs must take the artificial out of intelligence, combining human ingenuity with AI to unlock value, drive agility and navigate disruption. A human-centered approach is key to leading the intelligent enterprise.

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Monday, 09 November, 2026

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM CET

Gartner's 2026 Cybersecurity Technology Adoption Roadmap for CIOs
Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CIOs, along with CISOs, are at the forefront of defending enterprise assets, including AI, from escalating cyberthreats. This session helps CIOs pressure-test their cybersecurity strategy against peer adoption trends from Gartner's 2026 Cybersecurity Technology Adoption Roadmap, benchmarking 40 cybersecurity technologies. Discover which solutions show proven value, which fall short and whether AI-related technologies are worth the hype. Learn how to make smarter investment decisions and overcome deployment obstacles. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM CET

Hype Cycle for Oil and Gas, 2026
Simon Cushing, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session provides insights on technology patterns, shifts and perspectives based on the 2026 Hype Cycle for Oil and Gas. Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:20 PM CET

The 2026 Insurance Hype Cycle: Separating Signal From Noise in Technological Innovation
Laurie Shotton, VP Analyst, Gartner
This forward-looking session presents Gartner's 2026 insurance Hype Cycles, mapping the trajectory of key technologies from innovation trigger to plateau of productivity. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of technologies poised for mainstream adoption, which are likely to disappoint, and which warrant cautious experimentation. The analysis will drive out trends in the technologies and what that will mean for CIO strategies. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Hype Cycle for Agentic AI, 2026 (Inaugural Edition)
This session will introduce the innovation in AI agents and agentic AI using the inaugural Hype Cycle for Agentic AI. Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Introducing the Platform for the Future: Autonomous Business Platform
Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Autonomous business represents the next big step in business transformation, fueled by an autonomous business platform that offers both stability and extreme flexibility. This session will describe what an autonomous business platform looks like and how to get started. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

The Future of Midsize Enterprise IT in 2030
Gladys Yeo, Director Analyst, Gartner
By 2030, rapid AI adoption, regulatory uncertainty and evolving workforce models will fundamentally reshape the way midsize enterprise (MSE) IT functions and the work it does. It will force IT to shift to a more resilient, human-agent orchestration model, putting CIOs at the helm of transformation. From flexible vendor strategies to grassroots innovation, discover how midsize enterprises can leverage their unique advantages to prepare for a changing IT function. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM CET

Hype Cycle for Government Services, 2026
Daniel Nieto, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The government services Hype Cycle helps government CIOs evaluate, prioritize and anticipate technology investments in support of improved service delivery. CIOs can use it to determine suitability and appropriate timing for investments while assessing adoption risks. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM CET

Hype Cycle for Higher Education, 2026
Paul Riley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Higher education institutions rely on sustained digital acceleration for a successful engagement experience. Hence, higher education CIOs must maintain the digital momentum. This session will review the 2026 Hype Cycle for higher education and dive deeper into several innovation profiles. Attendees will learn how to determine which technologies will support their institution's modernization goals. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

The Business Value of Responsible and Ethical AI
Bart Willemsen, VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner’s research in digital ethics has been intensive over the last 15 years. Responsible AI, as part of digital ethics, is now a mainstream topic. Every organization feels the need to comply with regulations and manage risk. But is there clear business value in responsible AI amid the full-speed race of AI innovation? Or is responsible AI nothing more than a roadblock to innovation? ... Show More Show Less

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