All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs — including agentic AI, AI governance, IT, cost optimization, emerging technologies and more — to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Ignite Intelligence

AI is no longer a differentiator — it’s now part of the foundation. CIOs must take the artificial out of intelligence, combining human ingenuity with AI to unlock value, drive agility and navigate disruption. A human-centered approach is key to leading the intelligent enterprise. 

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Monday, October 19, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

CIO Circle Roundtable: Opening Keynote Follow-On
Join this session to unpack the Gartner IT Symposium opening keynote themes and topics with your CIO circle peers. Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Insurance Roundtable
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for technology leaders in your industry. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion. Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Roundtable: Enterprise AI Agents: Is Your Organization Ready for the Next Wave?
AI agents are rapidly moving from pilot projects to enterprise-scale deployment, but is your organization ready to harness their potential? In this roundtable, we’ll share experiences and dive into both the technology and organizational readiness required for successful adoption of enterprise AI agents. We’ll explore moving from experimentation to scale, challenges of change management, and the new skills and governance models needed. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Roundtable: Managing CEO Expectations for AI in MSEs (Exclusive to Midsize Enterprise Program)
Gartner's 2026 CEO survey found that CEOs rank technology adoption as its number one priority for growth. It also found AI as the number one technology to enable growth. Come ready to discuss your CEO expectations and how to manage them when operating in the context of a midsized enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

State and Local Government Roundtable
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for technology leaders in your industry. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion. Show Less

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Women CIO Roundtable: No Is a Full Sentence
This session will highlight the power of no can have the most impact. It's time for a shift in thinking about our most precious resource — time. The demand for IT services is relentless, but despite best efforts, IT can never keep up with it. Leaders need to think beyond calendar management and think spend time strategically. Join us to explore the skill and gift of being able to say no while staying connected, maintaining your brand and not alienating your executive peers. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Healthcare Payer Roundtable
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for technology leaders in your industry. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion. Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Inclusive Leadership Roundtable: Communicating and Collaborating for Excellence
Join this peer conversation to discuss strategies for building strong collaboration and communication skills in teams with diverse identities and experiences, and the challenges that come along the way. Explore ways to foster a culture of inclusion in project teams, decision-making and stakeholder engagement for teams that have stronger trust, alignment and delivery excellence. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Oil and Gas Roundtable
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for technology leaders in your industry. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion. Show Less

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