11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

5 Things That Cause Sleepless Nights for Heads of Governance

Stephen Kennedy, Director Analyst, Gartner

We will discuss the latest issues that heads of data governance must address and provide recommendations to manage and capitalize on emerging opportunities. By understanding key drivers and trends, leaders will be equipped to optimize their data governance strategies. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Advance Your AI Strategy For Success in an Era of Constant Change

Arun Chandrasekaran, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

The enormous potential business value of AI will not materialize spontaneously. AI leaders should guide their organizations toward an era in which AI is not only creating tangible business value but goes beyond to become a critical competitive differentiator and industry disruptor. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Data Lake, Lakehouse, Warehouse: How to Choose?

Masud Miraz, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner

Data lakehouses continue to be hyped, but do they replace or complement data lakes and data warehouses? Where do we stand from an architectural perspective? What is hype, and what is real? What should be expected in the coming years? ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

Designing the Future-Ready Data & Analytics Organization for Agility and Consistency

Jorg Heizenberg, 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 EDT

From AI Agents to Multiagent Systems: Get Value through Decision Intelligence

Erick Brethenoux, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

AI agents are permeating applications and systems across organizations. Their flexibility is valuable in unpredictable environments where real-time monitoring and control aren’t practical. However, their adaptive strength comes with nondeterministic weaknesses. Increased autonomy and complexities in multiagent systems, compounded by GenAI models, dangerously raise uncertainty, prompting the question: are multiagent systems worth it? ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

The Intelligence Capabilities Stack: The D&A Foundation You Need to Drive Innovation and Resilience

Carlie Idoine, VP Analyst, Gartner

This session will provide a blueprint for the comprehensive data, analytics, and AI capabilities and services that leaders need to build to enable their organization's AI ambition. It will explore the implications of your AI ambition archetype on your buying, deployment, and organization strategies. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

The Ripple Effects of AI on Work and Talent

Helen Poitevin, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

Decisions AI leaders make regarding AI investments and the patterns by which employees embrace these technologies will shape the future of work. We will explore what we call ripple effects: the downstream consequences of AI adoption that influence workforce needs, the number of employees required, the nature of their roles and how work is organized. Get ahead of blind spots so AI investments deliver. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

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

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

A Practical Guide to FinOps of AI Cost and Value Creation

Frances Karamouzis, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

AI spending continues unabated and so is the pressure on leaders. CIOs need to demonstrate the value of AI. CFOs need to calculate it. The c-suite needs to collaborate to create real value. Here we present Gartner's framework for a rigorous, repeatable approach to financial operations (FinOps) of AI initiatives. The focus is on the economics of business value, cost and risk of AI, GenAI and agentic AI. ... Show More Show Less

All 2026 Conference Sessions

5 Things That Cause Sleepless Nights for Heads of Governance

Advance Your AI Strategy For Success in an Era of Constant Change

Data Lake, Lakehouse, Warehouse: How to Choose?

Designing the Future-Ready Data & Analytics Organization for Agility and Consistency

From AI Agents to Multiagent Systems: Get Value through Decision Intelligence

The Intelligence Capabilities Stack: The D&A Foundation You Need to Drive Innovation and Resilience

The Ripple Effects of AI on Work and Talent

What Keeps Data Management Leaders Up at Night in 2026?

A Practical Guide to FinOps of AI Cost and Value Creation

Eliza Urgiles
Inter American Development Bank

Discover what it’s like to experience Gartner Data & Analytics Summit.

All 2026 Conference Sessions

5 Things That Cause Sleepless Nights for Heads of Governance

Advance Your AI Strategy For Success in an Era of Constant Change

Data Lake, Lakehouse, Warehouse: How to Choose?

Designing the Future-Ready Data & Analytics Organization for Agility and Consistency

From AI Agents to Multiagent Systems: Get Value through Decision Intelligence

The Intelligence Capabilities Stack: The D&A Foundation You Need to Drive Innovation and Resilience

The Ripple Effects of AI on Work and Talent

What Keeps Data Management Leaders Up at Night in 2026?

A Practical Guide to FinOps of AI Cost and Value Creation

Eliza Urgiles Inter American Development Bank

Discover what it’s like to experience Gartner Data & Analytics Summit.

Eliza Urgiles
Inter American Development Bank