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 onsite. 

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Monday, March 09, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM EDT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Adam Ronthal, VP Analyst, Gartner
Georgia O'Callaghan, 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 EDT

Ask the Expert: Tactics, Strategies and Tools for Governing AI Agents
Gary Olliffe, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI agents come in all shapes and sizes, are developed, deployed or embedded in an increasing number of platforms, and can be applied to anything from fun ad hoc tasks to mission-critical business processes. Among all this diversity, the big question is, "How do we govern agents within our organization?" In this session, we answer your questions about ways to help your organization mitigate risk and establish control over the agents in your environment. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Ask the Expert: How to Design and Optimize RAG
Sumit Agarwal, VP Analyst, Gartner
RAG has emerged as a powerful approach for building advanced AI systems that combine the strengths of large language models with external knowledge sources. However, RAG solutions struggle with reliability and require a lot of experimentation. This session will address key questions to help determine the best design pattern and optimization for RAG implementations. ... 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 - 11:45 AM EDT

Ask the Expert: AI-Driven Acquisition Management Solutions for Government D&A Leaders
George Sellner, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Learn how AI accelerates acquisition while strengthening compliance and transparency. This session explores AI-powered tools for requirements, solicitation integrity, evaluation and contract management, aligned with government mandates. Leave with a practical roadmap to cut cycle time and reduce protest risk without sacrificing oversight. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Magic Quadrant Power Session: Analytics and BI and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Kjell Carlsson, VP Analyst, Gartner
Analytics and BI platforms and data Science and machine learning platforms are important technologies that drive insight-driven decision making and allow AI systems to be built and operationalized throughout the enterprise. This session unpacks the Magic Quadrants of both markets and gives inisght on the trends that you should be aware of. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:30 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: Demystifying Semantic Layers, Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs
Andrés García-Rodeja, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this session to discover how semantic layers, ontologies, and knowledge graphs can enhance the trustworthiness and intelligence of agentic AI and analytics. Learn how to drive transparent, explainable, and reliable AI-powered decisions. Gain insights into the current vendor landscape and receive practical guidance for launching semantic initiatives in your organization. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

How to Design the AI Organization
Mike Rollings, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI leaders must strategically structure their organizations to maximize the business value of AI. This session equips you with practical guidance to build effective and scalable AI operating models and organizations. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM EDT

Ask the Expert: AI Impact on Jobs, From Layoffs to Job Chaos
Helen Poitevin, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Headcount reduction remains a CEO and CFO expectation when seeking value from AI investments. Yet, in reality, few layoffs are attributable to AI. AI leaders struggle to manage C-suite expectations about headcount while maintaining focus on value. Join this session to get answers to your questions regarding the impacts of AI on jobs, employment, layoffs and the shape of work in the years to come. ... Show More Show Less

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Inter American Development Bank

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