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.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, 09 November, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CET

The CIO 2027 Cybersecurity Radar
Leigh McMullen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Gartner's annual cybersecurity radar for CIOs; we examine the hottest trends and emerging threats for cybersecurity to give you the just in time insight you need for your agenda for cybersecurity for the coming year. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CET

AI Agents: Cybersecurity Strategies for Enterprise Protection
Dionisio Zumerle, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI agents are emerging as organizations invest in customized generative AI applications for enterprise automation. This session will illustrate how CIOs can avoid cybersecurity failures by adapting identity management, secure development and runtime security practices to address new attack surfaces and risks from AI agents. ... Show More Show Less

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

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM CET

Top Trends in Cybersecurity for 2026
Akif Khan, VP Analyst, Gartner
Top security trends highlight the most prominent cybersecurity risk management focus for CIOs and CISOs when responding to persistent forces, often outside of their control, that are impacting security programs. Key trends in 2026 focus on enabling secure transformation and embedding resilience into the organization and the cybersecurity function. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 10 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

How to Increase Board Confidence in Cybersecurity
Paul Proctor, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Boards often lack confidence in their own cybersecurity capabilities and those of their CEO. This lack of board confidence creates challenges for CIOs as it can amplify pressure for unrealistic results, lower investment appetite and ultimately weaken business resilience. This session will guide CIOs on how to empower a confident, cyber-resilient board. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CET

Business Continuity Planning for Extreme Disruptions
Charlie Winckless, VP Analyst, Gartner
Recent wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have forced a reevaluation of traditional business continuity approaches and upset assumptions about provider reliability — especially in the face of data and other sovereignty requirements. This session will review approaches that work to protect you despite these extreme disruptions, as well as identifying challenges that must be addressed outside of the traditional process. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 01:00 PM CET

Roundtable: Digital Sovereignty by Design: Navigate Challenges for Operational Resilience (Multi-group)
Amid increasing regulations and geopolitical uncertainty, digital sovereignty is a key consideration in designing for operational resilience. This session explores the challenges of aligning technology, data and governance with sovereignty requirements. Walk away with a framework to discuss real-world scenarios and take-aways. Join your peers to exchange views on how to anticipate risks, engage stakeholders and enable resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 11 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CET

The New CIOs Opportunity: Becoming Disinformation Leader in Their Enterprise
Dave Aron, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The deluge of disinformation is already here and getting more challenging and common every day. Most enterprises are aware, but almost none are ready for it. They don't have clear, strong leadership of disinformation security. The CIO has a great opportunity to take the lead. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM CET

CIO Circle Roundtable: How Do I Get My Board to Take Cybersecurity and Resilience Seriously? (Multi-group)
Many CIOs face the challenge of gaining meaningful board engagement on cybersecurity and operational resilience. Join your peers in this forum to discuss what works — and what doesn’t — when communicating risk and advocating for investment at the highest level. ... Show More Show Less

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Director of  ITS, London Met

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