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To succeed in a climate of economic, legislative and regulatory volatility, utilities and power providers must become both agile and resilient while optimizing costs. Achieving this requires integrating and prioritizing a wider range of variables within business and technology strategies, which are now more interdependent than ever. From meter-to cash processes to asset management and optimization and behind-the-meter innovations, every aspect of utility operations is shaped by evolving business and technology trends. Join us as we analyze these key trends and offer actionable insights  on how to effectively respond.   

 

View a top-rated session from the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2024:

Power and Utilities: The CIO's Guide to Succeeding with Operational Technology

Jo-Ann Clynch, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner

Connect with energy and utility technology experts and peers

  • Industry Content
  • Industry Networking
  • Meet a Gartner Expert
  • Conference Highlights
Industry Content

Industry-Specific Sessions:

  • Hype Cycle for Power and Utility Industry IT
  • Power and Utilities: Use Key Trends for Operational Excellence
  • Power & Utilities Roundtable: Driving Innovation and Optimization Across the Ecosystem
  • Power and Utilities Peer Meetup: How Are You Fostering a Culture of Innovation?

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  • The CIO's Guide to Evaluating Emerging Technologies
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*Agenda as of June 2025
Industry Networking

Connect with energy and utilities industry peers - across organizational size and specialty - through a variety of networking gatherings. 

Join large-group keynotes setting the stage for emerging technology and trends, and sessions featuring Gartner energy and utilities experts and external thought leaders. Discuss topics impacting the energy and utilities industry in smaller-setting roundtables and workshops. You have a variety of ways to discover new insights, engage and validate your strategy, and walk away ready to make smarter, faster decisions.

Industry Interactive Sessions

Engage with a small group of industry peers - facilitated by a Gartner expert - covering specific topics and issues most relevant to energy and utilities*

Conference Networking Activities

Take advantage of curated, relaxed environments to connect - from CIO-exclusive lunches to informal breaks and evening receptions, such as our Welcome Reception Block party - featuring Industry Neighborhoods to connect with peers before the conference begins.

Throughout the conference, choose from multiple opportunities to meet peers and build lasting connections.

Connect 1-1 with Industry Peers

Start connecting before the conference and plan your onsite schedule to grow your professional network. Download the Conference Navigator app and opt in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, organization size, industry sector, and region.

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*Pre-registration is required. These sessions are not available to vendors; space is limited.

 
Meet a Gartner Expert

Meet with a Gartner energy and utilities expert at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.

Each conference ticket includes two one-on-one meetings with a Gartner expert to discuss any topic you choose. Address your most pressing goals, dive deeper into your conference session takeaways, discuss your technology roadmap, or get practical solutions to accelerate your organization’s technology strategy.
Featured Speaker

Jo-Ann Clynch

Sr Director Analyst
Gartner

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*Speakers as of June 2025

**Gartner One-on-One Meetings are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and availability cannot be guaranteed.
Conference Highlights

Get fresh perspectives and collaborate with industry leaders and experts as you access exclusive Gartner research, solve shared challenges, and engage in unique experiences.

  • Join the Gartner CIO Circle Program—designed for Chief Information Officers, offering exclusive sessions tailored to your priorities to explore new strategies, share ideas, and grow your peer community.

  • Discover critical insights for the year ahead in Gartner Signature Series sessions, including Top Strategic Technology Trends, Top Strategic Predictions, and the CIO and Technology Executive Agenda.

  • Participate in industry roundtables to connect with peers from leading organizations, inspired by the latest research and hosted by a Gartner expert.

  • Attend industry-specific sessions tailored specifically to energy and utilities.

  • Meet one-on-one with a Gartner expert to address your key initiatives and challenges with actionable outcomes.

  • Engage in peer networking events for natural conversations during meals, receptions, and a special event at Magic Kingdom® Theme Park—reserved exclusively for this conference.

  • Access the IT Xpo to connect with leading technology providers, explore innovative, cost-effective solutions, and attend the Gartner Hype Cycle for Power and Utility Industry IT.

"Conference speakers are industry leaders or experienced professionals — the insight they provide is indispensable."

Camille Au
Director ITS, Hawaiian Electric