All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner CIO & IT Executive 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs — including agentic AI, AI governance, IT, cost optimization, emerging technologies and more — to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Beyond AI: The New Frontier of Leadership

Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference 2026 explores how to transform AI into a strategic advantage, drive innovation and build organizations prepared for an increasingly dynamic future. Together, we will shape the future of leadership, business models and the role of technology as a catalyst for sustainable growth.

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Monday, 21 September, 2026

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT

Making Sense of Agentic AI in Manufacturing: What’s Possible, What’s Not, and What to Do Next
Ivar Berntz, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Agentic AI is the most misunderstood promise in manufacturing today and discerning high-value use cases from hype must be the CIOs number one priority. This session identifies where agentic capabilities fit today, which use cases are worth the foundational data and infrastructure investments and how to prioritize the opportunities that unlock real operational value, rather than risk. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 22 September, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BRT

Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for 2026
Alex Coqueiro, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Thriving in times of intense economic and social volatility requires organizations to find new ways to empower their software engineering teams to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. This session will provide Gartner’s latest and best guidance on the actionable trends that software engineering leaders and their teams should be tracking in 2026 and beyond. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM BRT

Demystifying the AI Agent Ecosystem: A Strategic Playbook for CIOs
Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI agents promise to make AI more autonomous and goal-oriented. CIOs should join this session as we discuss and understand the benefits, risks, use cases and the evolving technology ecosystem for AI agents to create a robust strategy for agentic AI. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM BRT

4 AI Scenarios: Superpromising, Superintelligent, Superdisappointing or a Superdisaster?
Pieter den Hamer, VP Analyst, Gartner
What does the future of AI hold—breakthroughs or setbacks? Will we reach superintelligence, face another AI winter, see weaponization risks, or simply mediocre results? Join us as we explore these scenarios, helping organizations derisk investments, build resilience and look beyond incremental gains — three outcomes every organization seeks in an uncertain AI-driven world. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:15 PM BRT

Ask the Analyst: Early Implementations and Opportunities for AI Agents in Banking
Derek Frost, VP Analyst, Gartner
We share insights on early implementations of AI agents in banking, including the risks and opportunities that pioneers have encountered and practical implications for all banking CIOs. Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM BRT

Emerging Use Cases of Agentic AI in I&O
Hassan Ennaciri, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Agentic AI will transform I&O by autonomously handling tasks like resource allocation, security and system optimization. It predicts and resolves issues in real time, cutting downtime and reducing human errors. Automating routine processes and adapting to complex environments, agentic AI boosts efficiency, scalability and resilience, enabling IT teams to focus on innovation and strategic growth. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BRT

Five Basic Steps to Prepare for AI Laws in Every AI Initiative
Bart Willemsen, VP Analyst, Gartner
Using AI for its own sake is ill-advised, we know this now. As AI regulations follow a decade of privacy laws, organizations must prepare for similar requirements. By consistently applying a standardized approach to every AI initiative, you can avoid common pitfalls and set up for success. This session outlines five universal requirements to address before diving into the details of AI implementation. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM BRT

How to Build Reliable AI Agents Out of Unreliable AI Parts
Pieter den Hamer, VP Analyst, Gartner
Reliability is the core challenge for AI agents. AI agents are systems whose components, such as LLMs, can be unreliable. This session will introduce CIOs to a set of principles and best practices to design AI agents with reliability as a key principle. ... Show More Show Less

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