All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT leaders around AI, executive leadership, cybersecurity, operating models 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, 14 September, 2026

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEST

Magic Quadrant Power Session: Agentic Coding and AI-Augmented Software Testing Tools
Manjunath Bhat, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI-augmented software engineering tools are context-aware, data-driven and increasingly autonomous tools, enabling faster delivery of higher quality products. We discuss findings from Gartner's Magic Quadrants for agentic coding and AI-augmented software testing tools. Learn how Gartner defines these markets, the mandatory and common product features, the best vendors for your organization, the main use cases, and how complementary these solutions are. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEST

The Technology of Strategy: How CIOs Use AI to Rewrite Strategic Planning
Ayca Moseley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Strategic planning is being fundamentally rewritten by technology. AI, agentic systems, deep‑research tools, scenario engines, and digital‑twin platforms are shifting strategy from an episodic, human‑only process to a continuously computed, technology‑enabled discipline.

In this session, we present a bold framework showing how CIOs can transform the strategy cycle by building three core capabilities:
1. An AI‑powered Strategic Intelligence Layer that continuously scans external signals and internal assumptions
2. Next-generation future - casting driven by simulation, agentic forecasting, digitally enabled scenario planning
3. And a Strategy Co‑Pilot that automates the creation of strategic artifacts, portfolio decisions, and personalized strategy communication

Backed by Gartner research across emerging AI use cases and the reference architecture for strategic planning, this session gives CIOs specific actions to take in the next 12 to 24 months to modernize how their enterprises sense, decide, and adapt. Attendees will leave with a clear playbook to operationalize the “technology of strategy." ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM AEST

Decision Intelligence: Getting Value From AI Agents and Multiagent Systems
Erick Brethenoux, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
The AI operationalization phase is giving way to the next evolution of AI software based on composite AI and AI agents. AI agents need an enterprise view and a bigger picture to organize their collaborations. To build adaptable and resilient systems, organizations should explore this evolution — based on the decision intelligence discipline — to maximize the benefits brought by the AI agent wave. Join this session to learn more. ... Show More Show Less

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM AEST

Evaluating AI in CRM: What Vendors Really Offer
CRM continues to be a "buy market" in the Agentic era. Gartner forecasts 80% of vendors will integrate agentic AI by 2026, and AI-CRM spend will exceed non-AI CRM by 2028. Existing vendors enhance AI against 1000+ emerging AI-native challengers. Organizations will need to selectively adopt AI-native solutions. The session examines established and AI-native capabilities, advising CIOs on selection. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM AEST

Magic Quadrant for AI Coding Agents
Manjunath Bhat, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI coding agents are now the most consequential new category in enterprise software engineering, reshaping how development work is planned, executed, verified and governed. As these tools evolve from simple code assistants to autonomous, multistep agents spanning IDEs, terminals, cloud consoles and collaboration surfaces, CIOs face questions about capability differences, cost models, governance and readiness. We unpack Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for AI coding agents, highlight the vendors leading this change, explain how agentic workflows are different and provide a framework for evaluating solutions on maturity, context-awareness, orchestration, integration breadth, security and enterprise controls. Understand the market’s direction, emerging standards, risks of unmanaged consumption pricing, and operating‑model implications. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM AEST

Introducing the Platform for the Future: Autonomous Business Platform
Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Autonomous business represents the next big step in business transformation, fueled by an autonomous business platform that offers both stability and extreme flexibility. This session will describe what an autonomous business platform looks like and how to get started. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 16 September, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM AEST

Ask the Analyst: Architecting the Agentic Ecosystem
As AI agents are widely adopted, there is the risk of passing a tipping point where humans lose control. Join your peers to ask questions around identifying the tipping point and its risks and discuss what EAs can do to guide business leaders. Questions may include: What are the risks associated with the widespread adoption of AI agents? What are the building blocks of a framework needed to guide agentic AI adoption? How can EAs guide business leaders as they increasingly adopt AI agents? ... Show More Show Less

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM AEST

Hype Cycle for Agentic AI, 2026(Inaugural Edition)
Erick Brethenoux, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session will introduce the innovation in AI agents and agentic AI using the inaugural Hype Cycle for Agentic AI. Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM AEST

AI's Real Strategic Value: Boost Resilience in Times of Disruption
Svetlana Sicular, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI’s potential goes far beyond productivity gains. By applying AI to strengthen organizational resilience, CIOs can greatly amplify its strategic impact and business value. This is accomplished by using the combination of predictive, generative and agentic AI to detect disruptions earlier, react and adapt more effectively, and prepare for new societal and business events. ... Show More Show Less

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