All 2026 #GartnerAPPS Sessions

The 2026 agenda dives deep into key topics for enterprise application and software engineering leaders around AI, leadership, modernization, cost optimization and more to help address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Applications Conference Theme

Deliver the Future: Innovate, Lead, Act.

Applications and software engineering leaders are at a turning point where foresight must meet execution and business disruption is forcing dramatic changes. The 2026 conference empowers you to go beyond admiring the AI-enabled promising future — it's about actively building and delivering it. Learn how modern technology, visionary leadership and decisive action can transform your organization’s aspirations into reality. 

Explore our applications conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind. Join us to grow the skills and insights needed to deliver an adaptive and autonomous transformation journey.

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Monday, 14 September, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Unlock the Human-AI Multiplier to Go From Pilot to Payoff
Jason Wong, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Brent Stewart, VP Analyst, Gartner
In the race to operationalize AI across applications, workflows, and development tools, most technology leaders struggle to scale deployments, drive adoption, and show ROI. The goal is to get tangible value without creating “AI slop,” accelerating tech debt, or undermining user trust. We’ll provide insights and examples for practical transformation that emphasize human-AI partnership as a force multiplier for delivering AI solutions that get results. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: Tips and Techniques to Negotiate On-Premises Software to SaaS Conversions
Christopher Dixon, Director Analyst, Gartner
Over the past decade, software vendor licensing models have steadily shifted from traditional perpetual licenses to subscription and SaaS offerings. Gartner clients are increasingly asking for guidance when negotiating contracts where perpetual licenses are being converted.  This session will explore the techniques for enterprise application leaders to successfully negotiate a perpetual to subscription or SaaS conversion to optimize pricing and terms and conditions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST

Deep Dive Into Salesforce Agentforce 360
Tad Travis, VP Analyst, Gartner
Salesforce has made an enormous bet on Agentforce 360, putting it at the center of all product development and innovation. Join this session to examine Agentforce's product vision, capabilities, and pricing. This session will provide practical advice that you can use to update your Salesforce product roadmap and shape your enterprise application strategy. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Enterprise Architecture Peer Meetup: Governance in the Agentic AI Era
With the widespread adoption of agentic AI, EA governance needs to change to keep pace. Join this peer-led discussion to share how you are approaching more adaptive forms of governance, stakeholder communication, and automation. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Enterprise Architecture Roundtable: Making Architecture Review Boards Actually Work
Join this roundtable for enterprise architecture leaders to discuss what good looks like in architecture review boards (lightweight versus heavy). In this lightly facilitated group discussion, we will explore where to place touchpoints, how to avoid becoming a blocker and how to measure value postreview. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Heads of EA Must Rewire EA for AI
Duncan Robson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Heads of enterprise architecture (EA) who don’t proactively use AI to optimize EA activities will become a roadblock to increasing demand from business and IT stakeholders. This session provides a roadmap for heads of EA to reimagine their operating model and serve as exemplars in harnessing AI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Integration 2030: Rethinking Integration Strategies for an Ephemeral and Dynamic Future
Keith Guttridge, VP Analyst, Gartner
By 2030, 100% of integrations will be machine-built, and 90% of new connections will be ephemeral and dynamic in response to environmental changes. Learn the changes you need to make to your integration strategies to ensure you remain relevant in the span of five years. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST

Magic Quadrant for Digital Twin of an Organization Platforms
David Sugden, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
A digital twin of an organization (DTO) is a dynamic software model that relies on operational and contextual data to understand how an organization operationalizes its business model, connects with its current state, responds to changes, deploys resources, simulates future states and delivers customer value. A DTO platform is a technology platform that supports the creation, management and operationalization of a DTO. Join this session to know more. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Peer Meetup: Accelerating Success in a New Leadership Role
Connect with peers to discuss how leaders can quickly build trust, understand organizational dynamics, and drive meaningful outcomes. Share experiences and practical advice for making an impact in your first year. ... Show More Show Less

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“The discussion around AI agents and their practical applications was particularly engaging, providing a solid foundation for understanding how these technologies can be integrated into existing IT architectures. The session also did a great job of highlighting real-world use cases and anticipating future industry shifts, which made the material even more impactful.”

Federica Cavazzini
Solution Architect, Barilla

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