Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, October 19-22, in Orlando

What: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026

When: October 19-22, 2026

Where: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida

Details: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is the world's most important gathering of CIOs and other IT executives. More than 7,000 CIOs and senior leaders will explore the technology, insights and trends shaping the future of IT and business, including AI, business transformation and value, cybersecurity, customer experience, data analytics, executive leadership and more. Over the course of four days, attendees will hear from more than 140 Gartner experts and 180 solution providers in 350+ sessions spanning technology and information, leadership and business strategy.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 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 an intelligent enterprise.

The Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity - Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy, will focus on Gartner’s unique view on creating a foundational relationship with AI. The full agenda will provide the latest insights and expert guidance on the future direction of technology, best practices to define and validate IT strategies and real-world examples of how to execute on key initiatives.

The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Signature Series covers the most-anticipated insights and findings to help prepare attendees for the year ahead. This year’s Signature Series sessions include:

• 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda

• CEO Watch 2026

• Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027

• Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond

• Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World

Special Programming

In addition to accessing the most important and relevant insights across a variety of formats, Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo offers a series of special programs to dive deeper into the most important trends and provides important face-to-face connection with peers and leading experts.

Learn more about the conference experience by program:

• CIO Circle Program

• Midsize Enterprise Program

• Industry-Specific Programming

• Women in Technology Program

• New to Role CIO

IT Xpo

IT Xpo is the solution showcase teeming with over 180 leading providers of IT solutions aimed at driving business imperatives. It will highlight the next steps in technology through live demonstrations, virtual meetings with exhibitors and fast-paced presentations on key technology directions.

For complete conference and registration details, please visit Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026. 

Press Registration: Full-time journalists from editorial publications are eligible for a press pass. Please contact Matt LoDolce for additional details and registration requests: Matt.LoDolce@Gartner.com.   

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