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AI is driving rapid change, but lasting business value comes from strong data, governance, operating models and technology foundations. Join Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2027 to explore AI, data, and analytics strategies that deliver measurable results and growth.​

Lead Data and AI-Driven Organizations

A track designed for data, analytics and AI leaders, including CDAOs, tasked with delivering business value through data, analytics and AI. These leaders deliver value and mature a data-driven culture by building trust and managing data while evolving technology capabilities.​

Scale AI and Analytics

This track covers everything a data, analytics and AI leader need to be successful with AI including: AI strategy, responsible AI, generative AI, LLMs, retrieval augmented generation, prompt engineering, data science, ML and scalability. A track designed for leaders responsible for AI, as well as AI experts, architects and engineers.​

Drive Business Value With Data, Analytics and AI

This track covers everything you need to connect data, analytics and AI with value. It includes decision intelligence, prioritizing the D&A and AI portfolio, communicating value and managing cost.

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Monday, 11 May, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data Analytics Journey to Value

Jorg Heizenberg, VP Analyst, Gartner
Sarah James, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

7 Practical Ways To Improve Data Governance Today

Sally Parker, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
There are seven key reasons organizations struggle with effective data governance. This session examines what consistently goes wrong and offers practical solutions to help make data governance work for your organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

AI Agents: Quantifying the Value and Cost

Frances Karamouzis, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Agents are a persistent discussion, yet the number of agents in production is still quite small. One big reason is the ability to model the initial and ongoing costs. Cost patterns of agentic AI are not as predictable human labor-based pricing hence, they can lead to inconsistent ROI. Leaders must carefully assess, quantify and measure the multi-year costs and value (benefits) of Agentic AI. Here we present Gartner's framework and real-life examples for Agents. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

AI-Ready Data-Lessons Learned Become Practices to Follow

Roxane Edjlali, VP Analyst, Gartner
No data? No AI! No metadata? No data! Gartner codified AI-ready data concepts and crafted the language in mid-2022. Practices have evolved for the four AI-ready data modes and 30 expected data evaluation and preparation steps. In this session, we recap the approach combined with how organizations are using AI data readiness as a foundation to evolve toward standardizing data for production AI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: Sustaining Data Governance and Stewardship Programs

Nate Novosel, VP Analyst, Gartner
The most difficult part of implementing a data governance program is sustaining it. This session will discuss challenges with identifying, motivating, and supporting data governance, ownership, and stewardship roles and tactics to build momentum for the program. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: The Business Case for Data Fabric: are Data Foundations Still Necessary in the AI Era?

Ehtisham Zaidi, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Data fabric is the future-proof data management architecture to support both current and upcoming use cases, including AI-ready data. When it comes to building the data fabric architecture, most D&A leaders are confused regarding building the fabric from the ground up, using individual tools, versus buying the entire technology stack. Come with your questions, go with clarity. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Build a Solid Foundation for Data and AI Success With Critical Data Management Technologies

Jason Medd, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Data management tools provide significant capabilities to ensure good data for your data and AI initiatives. For example, metadata tools help discover, and inventory your data assets. Data quality tools help business users manage their data at sources by setting rules and policies. Data observability tools give organizations integrated visibility over the health of data, data pipeline and data landscape. Together the tools help organizations lay good foundation in data management for data and AI initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST

CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Shared Lessons From CDAO Agenda Survey 2026

Neil Chandler, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Juergen Weiss, Group Vice President, Gartner
Join an interactive executive discussion on emerging trends from the 2026 CDAO Agenda Survey, highlighting cost optimization for D&A, scalable design patterns and the use of AI to improve D&A operations. Discover how these insights can drive efficiency and innovation across your organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Manage Geopolitical Risks and Digital Sovereignty in a Fast-Moving Government Environment

Robert Stoneman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Fast-moving geopolitical events such as the imposition of tariffs, escalating risks of service disruption and supply chain vulnerabilities have made digital sovereignty an executive-level concern. This session will explore how CDAOs will be expected to adapt to these challenges, understanding emerging solutions and trade-offs to ensure governments stay ahead of potential threats. ... Show More Show Less

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At the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2027, attendees can network through peer discussions, expert-led roundtables, solution provider meetings, and interactive workshops. Connect with data, analytics and AI leaders to exchange insights and build valuable industry relationships. View all networking opportunities here.

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2027 offers several opportunities to connect with peers, including the CDAO Circle Program, an exclusive networking experience designed specifically for chief data and analytics officers and senior data and analytics leaders. Through the program, participants can engage in facilitated peer discussions, small-group networking and focused conversations on the strategic challenges and opportunities facing data and analytics executives today.

The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2027 covers key themes like agentic AI, generative AI, governance and data architecture. Explore conference tracks focused on strategy and operating models, context layer, sovereignty, data management and emerging technology trends — helping data, analytics and AI leaders drive success in a rapidly evolving landscape. View the agenda here.

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