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Explore topics for IT infrastructure, operations and cloud executives, and dive into last year’s sessions while we develop the full 2027 agenda.

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2027 Conference Topics at a Glance

The 2027 agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights across key topic areas, addressing the challenges most critical to IT infrastructure, operations and cloud leaders as they accelerate value, enable AI and empower teams to deliver intelligently.

AI, GenAI and Agentic AI

AI is transforming infrastructure and operations, creating demand for modern, resilient infrastructure that can support AI at scale. Generative and agentic AI are reshaping skills, automation and governance as AI agents begin to perform mission-critical infrastructure and operations tasks, making robust oversight and continuous adaptation essential.

Observability and Monitoring

Modern observability and monitoring are essential for managing cloud-native, microservices-based and hybrid environments. By connecting system health to business outcomes and user experience, observability helps reduce risk, enables proactive incident response and supports effective cost management.

IT Operations Management

IT operations management delivers reliable, business-aligned services through process-driven practices that reduce disruption. It builds operational trust and provides a foundation for innovation, positioning infrastructure and operations as a strategic enabler of enterprise success rather than simply a cost center.

Look back at 2026 conference sessions

Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2026 Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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Monday, 11 May, 2026

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEST

Roundtable: Learning From others: I&O Automation Successes and Challenges

Chris Saunderson, VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this roundtable to hear from your peers about their successes and challenges with I&O automation - the good, the bad, and the frustrating! Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEST

Roundtable: Motivate AI Adoption

Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
Learn how I&O leaders transition from AI pilots to full-scale adoption. Explore how other leaders are incentivizing experimentation, building trust-based guardrails, and upskilling teams for Agentic AI. Share strategies to overcome "change fatigue" and align IT motivation with 2026 business outcomes. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEST

Roundtable: Scale Impact With AI-Augmented Leadership

Tori Paulman, VP Analyst, Gartner
How do leaders move beyond "AI hype" to actual scale? Attendees will share real-world strategies for integrating Agentic AI into DevOps and SRE workflows. Learn how to augment leadership with data-driven insights, automate "Day 2" operations, and empower teams to focus on high-value innovation. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM AEST

Roundtable: How Are You Managing Technical Debt in I&O?

Mark Margevicius, VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this peer-led discussion to exchange best practices and challenges with identifying, prioritizing and paying down technical debt in your organization. Come prepared to share with your peers. ... Show More Show Less

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