All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference 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, 16 November, 2026

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM IST

Top Strategic Trends in Software Engineering for 2026 HY2
Manjunath Bhat, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Thriving in times of intense economic and social volatility requires organizations to find new ways to empower their software engineering teams to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. This session will provide Gartner’s latest and best guidance on the actionable trends that software engineering leaders and their teams should be tracking in 2026 and beyond. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 02:35 PM IST

Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms
Padraig Byrne, VP Analyst, Gartner
Take a walk through the Magic Quadrant for observability platforms. This presentation will unravel the latest trends, key players and groundbreaking technologies transforming how businesses harness observability platforms for strategic advantage. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM IST

Sovereign AI for India: The Imperative and Its Impact
Shubhangi Vashisth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As clear from India AI impact summit, AI sovereignty is an imperative for India and an enabler to build the digital public infrastructure. At the massive scales required for a country with the second largest population in the world — the potential is enormous and it is being delivered now! ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM IST

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

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM IST

Hype Cycle for AI in Manufacturing: Debunking the Hype
Sudip Pattanayak, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI in manufacturing is moving faster than organizations can invest, meaning CIOs are risk betting on the wrong capabilities at the wrong time. In this presentation, we’ll introduce Gartner’s new Hype Cycle for AI in manufacturing and detail what to deploy now, what to explore and what to avoid. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 05:00 PM IST

Ask the Analyst: Building a Scalable Enterprise Strategy for Conversational AI Platforms
Arup Roy, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Conversational AI is now an established enterprise tool that impacts CX with proven ROI. Enterprises are now all set to scale this initiative up. Bring your questions to this session and discuss them with your peers and a Gartner expert. Discuss the necessary architectural requirements for a long-term conversational AI strategy, governance frameworks to scale conversational AI and top vendor selection criteria. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:35 PM IST

Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence in Banking, 2026
Benjamin Seesel, VP Analyst, Gartner
The banking industry continues to be shaped by advances in artificial intelligence. This forward-looking session presents Gartner’s 2026 Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence in Banking, mapping the trajectory of key technologies from innovation trigger to plateau of productivity. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of which innovations are poised for mainstream adoption, which may fall short of expectations, and which warrant cautious experimentation. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 18 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM IST

Manufacturing Roundtable: What Drives Success and What Are the Pitfalls of Industry 4.0 Initiatives?
Sudip Pattanayak, VP Analyst, Gartner
Many manufacturers have launched smart manufacturing initiatives, but scaling beyond pilots and delivering measurable business outcomes remains a challenge. Join this peer discussion to share experiences with Industry 4.0 technologies, including AI, IoT, automation and connected operations. Attendees will exchange practical lessons, success stories and common pitfalls in their digital transformation journeys. Manufacturing leaders should come prepared to contribute their insights ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM IST

Prepare for a Hybrid, and Possibly, Multicloud AI Infrastructure Future
Padraig Byrne, VP Analyst, Gartner
Having the right strategy for AI infrastructure is a requirement for achieving your enterprise AI aspirations. The dynamics in the market will require you to navigate a wider ecosystem of technologies and vendors than you have traditionally dealt with. This session will offer practical advice on how to craft a strategy that considers the hybrid and multicloud aspects. ... Show More Show Less

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