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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

The Intelligence Capabilities Canvas: 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

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

01:00 PM - 01:30 PM EDT

From Silos to Synergy: How the Data Management Market is Evolving into Converged Platforms
Robert Thanaraj, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Data management platforms emerge through the convergence of several individual data management capabilities. D&A leaders keen on data platform modernization should join this breakout session to learn about the dynamics of this emerging market and the benefits of reducing architectural silos to meet data demands for both current and innovative use cases. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM EDT

10 Steps to Build a Data Fabric Architecture for Data Management and AI Use Cases
Masud Miraz, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Urgent investments in AI-ready data and operational use cases have put the spotlight on foundational data management. The Data Fabric has emerged as a long-term data management architecture that you should now pursue for sustained data, analytics, and AI success. This session will help participants understand what data fabrics are and their implications for your data architecture. It will also address how to build and where to buy data fabrics. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:05 PM EDT

Reference Architecture Brief: Lakehouse
Ramke Ramakrishnan, VP Analyst, Gartner
In this session, you’ll explore a Lakehouse architecture which is becoming the cornerstone of modern data management initiatives. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll gain clarity on the purposes of data zones and the design principles of the Lakehouse architecture. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM EDT

How is Agentic AI Impacting and Disrupting Your Data Management Discipline and Technology NOW?
Ehtisham Zaidi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
This session details how Agentic AI will impact existing data management architecture and technologies, which new use cases it enables in data management and engineering, and which skills will be needed or become obsolete. We’ll also cover how to prepare budgets, teams, and operating models for these changes. These are now valid, frequently debated questions as Agentic AI evolves. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

Reference Architecture Brief: Data Management Architecture
Ramke Ramakrishnan, VP Analyst, Gartner
In this session, you’ll explore a reference architecture that serves as a blueprint for future-proofing your data and analytics environment. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to align your technology stack with business objectives — whether you're modernizing an existing architecture or building one from the ground up. ... Show More Show Less

12:15 PM - 01:00 PM EDT

Roundtable: Balancing Centralized and Decentralized Approaches to Data Management
Roxane Edjlali, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In this roundtable, D&A leaders will discuss how they are balancing the centralization and decentralization of data management, empowering LOBs to achieve self-sufficiency while leveraging the benefits of a centralized data management function. They will also address how to maintain control over local initiatives and prevent the spread of risky patterns that are misaligned with governance policies. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM EDT

Who Owns Data Management in a World of Decentralization?
Nina Showell, Principal Analyst, Gartner
In this session, we will explore how federation and self-service are reshaping data management. We will discuss the risks and rewards of centralization and decentralization, examining how, through federation and self-service, organizations can balance control with empowerment. We will also offer an actionable strategy for navigating the evolving landscape of data management. ... Show More Show Less

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Eliza Urgiles
Inter American Development Bank

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