All Gartner Data & Analytics 2026 Conference Sessions

The 2026 agenda dives deep into key topics for data, analytics and AI leaders around agentic AI, governance, leadership, data architecture and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next

As AI accelerates change across industries, leaders must deliver immediate impact while preparing for future developments. This year’s conference focuses on overcoming challenges like scaling AI, managing disruption, and balancing risk using governance—helping leaders unlock data’s full potential for lasting success.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind. Take a look at the list of tracks available on-site.
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Tuesday, 28 April, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Gareth Herschel, VP Analyst, Gartner
Sarah James, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

Ask the Expert: How to Become an AI-Ready Data Organization?
Lydia Ferguson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Discover the steps to prepare your organization’s data for AI initiatives. This interactive session will cover data readiness, infrastructure and culture needed to support successful AI adoption. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

How to Build the Context Layer for Reliable AI Agents
Andrés García-Rodeja, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Data and analytics leaders are turning to AI agents to automate data analysis and drive actionable insights with minimal human effort. The success of agentic analytics hinges on addressing the challenges of integration and reliability. In this session, discover how combining Knowledge Graphs, Ontologies, and Semantics with AI agents can enable scalable, context-aware, and trustworthy solutions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Optimize Costs by Rationalizing Your Technology Stack for D&A Governance Programs
Stephen Kennedy, Director Analyst, Gartner
While there is convergence in capabilities across D&A governance technology stack, D&A leaders need to validate, select and rationalize tools to drive the optimal outcomes from their D&A governance programs while maximizing ROI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Signature Series: The Future of AI
Deepak Seth, Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is moving faster than ever. AI techniques should bring adaptability to an uncertain world in constant flux. However, despite its extraordinary power and early promises, AI has not been leveraged to its full potential. What is missing? Where did we go wrong? Join us as we discuss our ambition for the future of AI and AI should do for us to deliver the value that we are expecting. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT

Roundtable: Public Sector — Proving Data Value and Measuring Real Impact
Erick Sobreiro, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
In this roundtable discussion with peers from the public sector, share methods and metrics for demonstrating the value of data in policies and services. Explore approaches to measuring social, economic and operational impact, as well as strategies for engaging stakeholders and justifying investments in data initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

What Keeps Data Management Leaders Up at Night in 2026?
Michael Simone, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session will explore the challenges faced by data management leaders and offer actionable recommendations to address them. By understanding and overcoming these obstacles, leaders can optimize their data management strategies and drive more informed decision making. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Designing the Future Ready Data Analytics Organization for Agility and Consistency
Nate Novosel, VP Analyst, Gartner
To position their teams as a must-have discipline that can fulfill cross-functional use cases, D&A leaders must optimize their organizational model. The optimal model balances enterprisewide capabilities focused on enablement with decentralized needs focused on outcomes. Discover the design principles that underpin the ideal model and learn how to strike a balance between centralized consistency and decentralized agility. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BRT

Accelerating AI Value With Robust Metrics Frameworks
Jamie O'Brien, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Metrics frameworks provide a structured approach to measure organizational success by aligning high-level strategy with daily operations. They enable data-driven decision-making, fostering continuous progress monitoring and optimization. By distilling strategy into clear, simple, actionable KPIs, these frameworks enhance transparency and yield insights for strategic recommendations and measurable business value. ... Show More Show Less

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