Gartner Announces Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026

What: Gartner Data & Analytics Summit

When: March 9-11, 2026

Where: Orlando, FL

Members of the media can register for the conference by contacting Meghan.Moran@Gartner.com.

Details: As AI accelerates change across industries, leaders must deliver immediate impact while preparing for future developments. Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 focuses on helping leaders unlock data’s full potential for lasting success by overcoming challenges like scaling AI, managing disruption, and balancing risk using governance.

Audience and Topics: The conference is expected to feature more than 60+ Gartner experts and 137 research-driven sessions. The audience will consist of C-level leaders, heads of AI and AI leaders, data management infrastructure managers, chief data officers, chief analytics officers, architects and more.

The full conference agenda features 5 comprehensive tracks and 3 spotlight tracks focused on the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights most critical to CDAOs and their teams.

• Track A: Leadership

• Track B: AI

• Track C: Analytics

• Track D: Data Management

• Track E: Governance

• Spotlight Track: Heads of AI & AI Leaders

• Spotlight Track: Create D&A Value

• Spotlight Track: What’s Next

Keynotes & Guest Speakers:

• Gartner Opening Keynote: “Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value” with Adam Ronthal, VP Analyst at Gartner, and Georgia O’Callaghan, Director Analyst at Gartner

• Gartner Keynote: “Beyond AI” with Chris Howard, Distinguished VP Analyst & Chief of Research

• Guest Keynote: “The Uncertainty Principle: how to lead in the Never Normal” with Peter Hinssen, Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and Author at Nexxworks

• Guest Keynote: “Leading with Levity: How to Harness the Competitive Advantage of Improv and Humor, Seriously” with Naomi Bagdonas, Executive Advisor, and Bestselling Author

Exhibit Showcase: The Exhibit Showcase onsite at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit will bring together 136 leading technology and service providers highlighting the world’s leading technology and solution providers. A listing of current exhibitors is available on the Exhibitor Directory.

Venue and Travel Details: Visit the Summit’s website for complete venue and travel details.

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

Social Media: Join the discussion on social media using #GartnerDA.