All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 dives deep into key topics for CIOs and senior IT executives 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. The opportunity for CIOs is to take the artificial out of intelligence, harnessing both human ingenuity with AI to unlock real value, drive agility and survive continuous disruption. As your organization moves from experimentation to agentic AI and the intelligent enterprise, a human-centered approach will allow you to drive the next era of success in your enterprise.

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Wednesday, November 04, 2026

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM JST

Scenario Insights: 4 Future Seasons of AI

Gene Alvarez, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Put your futurist hat on! What does the future of AI hold? Are we really moving towards Superintelligence? Is there another AI winter coming? What are the results of weaponization of AI? Or will the results stay mediocre? Scenarios help derisk strategic investments, build resiliency, and help to go beyond incremental improvement. Three things most organizations are desperately looking for. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 04:45 PM JST

Where Agentic AI Works, Will Soon Work and May Never Work

Danielle Casey, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The AI market is rapidly innovating forwards, yet many enterprises are still struggling to get value. Join this session to learn about the top agentic AI use cases and business outcomes, the emerging technologies unlocking the next generation of expert agents, and the key challenges that the market must solve to realize scale. ... Show More Show Less
Thursday, November 05, 2026

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM JST

Digital Shift Awakened by Agentic AI

Takeshi Ikeda, VP Analyst, Gartner
Autonomously acting AI agents are forming new economic spheres through innovative approaches and unlocking fresh business possibilities. This session explains what technology leaders driving innovation should focus on moving forward to avoid repeating past mistakes and continue their challenges. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM JST

Tapestry 2026: 7 Macrotrends to Drive Your Strategy Today

Gene Alvarez, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
CIOs must adopt a futurist mindset to lead the multiversal organization. Build resilience against AI chaos and energy limits by adapting to 7 macrotrends — from geopatriation to TrustOps — to thrive in uncertainty. ... Show More Show Less

01:15 PM - 01:45 PM JST

Physical AI: Your Next Blue Ocean Opportunity in the New AI Era

Bill Ray, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Physical AI refers to tangible AI systems that sense and act in the real world: where digital rubber meets the physical road, bringing intelligence out of software and into real-world environments. Bridging IT and OT through innovative AI capabilities, physical AI brings new business opportunities beyond asset-intensive industries. This session aims to guide CIOs in integrating off-the-shelf solutions into "repeatable engineered outcomes." ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM JST

Shaping People and Machine Autonomy: Strategy, Simulation and the Platform That Powers It

Dave Aron, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Autonomy in business is increasing. People autonomy and machine autonomy. People autonomy through providing smarter tools that increase people's capabilities. Machines autonomy through AI agents that decide and act with agency. This has impact on every aspect of the business. Here we discuss the impact on business strategy, introducing SimOps as part of the operating model, and then diving into the platform required. ... Show More Show Less
Friday, November 06, 2026

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM JST

The Technology and Business Case for Replacing Your General Agents With Specialized Ones

Danielle Casey, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Domain specific agents are growing in popularity because general LLMs and agents are hitting a performance threshold. Not only is domain specialization becoming more affordable and accessible, but it is also unlocking better business outcomes for enterprises. Join this session to learn how leading enterprises leverage specialized agents to differentiate and unlock value. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM JST

Extracting Value From Autonomous Robots and Drones: Lessons From the Early Adopters

Bill Ray, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Investment in physical AI things is already paying off — for some. Smart robots are improving efficiency and drones are reducing costs. Enterprises want to know how to achieve quick wins and ROI. In this session, we will discuss what we can learn from the early adopters, highlighting the opportunities and risks for technology and service providers. ... Show More Show Less

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