All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Digital Workplace Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for digital workplace around AI and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Elevating Human Potential in an AI-Native Workplace

Generative and agentic AI are shifting from pilots to widespread adoption. To seize these opportunities, organizations must evolve. Digital workplace leaders who foster growth, governance, data quality, and AI skills will empower their teams and drive success in the AI era.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, March 23, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM PDT

The Human Compass: Chart Your Course to an AI Native Workplace
Erin Pierre, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Max Goss, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Your organization is on a journey that requires more than just speed, it demands a clear sense of direction. A journey to elevate human potential in an AI-native workplace. To do this, organizations must stop just chasing tools and vendor hype and instead empower their employees to thrive in this new world. To do this the Digital workplace leader must focus on four key areas: Foundations, Trust, Empowerment and Imagination. Join us as we re-map the digital workplace to enable leaders and employees to thrive in the AI native era. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM PDT

Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services
Karl Rosander, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session will walk clients through the latest Magic Quadrant for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services. We will review the priorities we hear from clients when buying digital workplace services and how the vendors are addressing these priorities. We will talk about AI capabilities, experience management & XLAs, and industry-specific solutions these providers bring from each quadrant. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PDT

Workshop: Develop Your Strategy for High-Value GenAI Business Productivity Use Cases
Adam Preset, VP Analyst, Gartner
Organizations are assessing generative AI, but IT struggles to work with the business to prioritize use cases and improve productivity during pilots. How can you jump-start discussions with business stakeholders about experiments with generative AI that will create value? Join this workshop to shape or extend your strategy for deploying everyday AI in a way that will drive real results. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT

Benchmarking Digital Workplace Maturity in 2026
Dan Wilson, VP Analyst, Gartner
End-user services and digital workplace leaders often ask how their maturity compares to others, how to secure funding, and how to prioritize investments. This session will review the Gartner digital workplace maturity model and provide insights from our continuously growing dataset of client-submitted maturity assessments and client interactions.
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02:30 PM - 03:30 PM PDT

Contract Negotiation Clinic: ODWS Contracting Best Practices
Karl Rosander, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Many organizations are currently renewing contracts or considering outsourcing their end-user support for the first time. As they navigate this process, there is a growing focus on how to achieve greater value and foster innovation from their ODWS providers. This clinic will help clients understand industry best practices before entering into long-term agreements for service desk operations, end-user device support and digital workplace consulting. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM PDT

The AI Future of Leadership and Management
Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
Is AI going to replace you? Do you not even need entry level workers anymore because of AI? This session cuts through the hype of how AI will really impact leadership and management. Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM PDT

How to Enhance Psychological Safety in the Digital Workplace
Shanna Grafeld, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Discover actionable strategies to foster an inclusive and innovative environment where employees feel empowered to share ideas and take risks. Learn how psychological safety can drive higher performance, innovation and team cohesion in your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your workforce and lead with confidence in the digital age. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM PDT

Gartner Keynote: Lead With Impact: North Star DEX Leaders
Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
Dan Wilson, VP Analyst, Gartner
Step into the future of DEX and Digital Workplace leadership with Gartner Vice President Analysts Tori Paulman and Dan Wilson. In this forward-looking keynote, discover the four, essential qualities that define North Star DEX leaders: empathy, promise, outcomes, and a DEX leadership mindset. Learn from real-world examples and industry trailblazers as you explore how to set your DEX ambition, foster trusted business partnerships, and craft a strategic unified DEX vision that elevates your role in delivering better business outcomes. You will leave this keynote ready to chart your path to become the DEX leader of tomorrow. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

Use the Digital Workplace Applications Strategic Roadmap to Reach the Future You Want
Adam Preset, VP Analyst, Gartner
How do you make a plan for your digital workplace when so much is changing so fast? To reach your digital transformation objectives, IT has to work with business leaders on a plan flexible enough to meet your next challenges no matter what complexities or uncertainties arise. Join this session to learn about Gartner's digital workplace applications strategic roadmap and how it can set the direction for success. ... Show More Show Less

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Director, Enterprise Collaboration, Flex

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