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At Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026, I&O leaders gain actionable strategies to modernize infrastructure, optimize cloud investments, scale agentic AI, manage technical debt, navigate the future of AI data centers, and strengthen operational resilience.

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Monday, 16 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM GMT

IBM: Optimising AI and Cloud Costs Without Impacting Developer Velocity

Engineering teams are adopting agentic and cloud-native tooling faster than organisations can adapt. The result? Rising AI, software and cloud costs, limited visibility, and pressure to control spend without slowing delivery. As AI coding assistants become part of software delivery, leaders need new ways to govern adoption and measure value. This session explores how to scale AI while preserving productivity gains. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM GMT

Ask the Analyst: Ask Me Anything About Infrastructure Automation Using AI Agents

Lucas Albuquerque, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session provides I&O leaders with the opportunity to engage directly with a Gartner analyst on leveraging AI agents for infrastructure automation. Attendees will gain actionable insights, address specific technical challenges and explore best practices to accelerate their agent-driven automation initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM GMT

Five AI infrastructure Scenarios Heads of I&O Should Plan for 2027

Enrique Castera, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI infrastructure choices will diverge in 2027 based on adoption speed, model strategy and risk constraints. This session presents five planning scenarios that change compute, data, network, security, and operations requirements. For each scenario, Heads of I&O will learn early signals, key decisions, and the first actions to reduce risk and avoid rework. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM GMT

Signature Series: 2027 Infrastructure and Operations Leadership Vision: Transformation Through AI and Cloud

Mark Margevicius, VP Analyst, Gartner
Every head of I&O is navigating the same core question right now — how to enable growth while managing the compounding demands of AI and cloud. This session brings those challenges into focus, laying out the trends that matter most and the leadership behaviors that will define successful I&O organizations in 2027 and beyond. Attendees will gain the strategic framing and the practical actions needed to lead their function through what’s coming next. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM GMT

Workshop: Maximize the Value AI Agents Deliver Through Your I&O Operating Model

Roger Williams, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
AI agents are on track to be the biggest disruptor of I&O since the cloud, yet many organizations are not getting tangible business value from AI agent investments. This workshop will equip you with a grounded view of the value opportunities your I&O function should focus on and how to best act upon them. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM GMT

Broadcom: Why Agentic and Autonomous AI Require Reliable Networks

Sean Armstrong, Head of Product Management, BROADCOM
As organizations deploy agentic and autonomous systems, building AI reliability becomes an urgent operational priority. True reliability begins with deep environmental context—not just smarter models. In this session, we will explore how advancing from passive observability to network intelligence powers accurate root cause analysis. Join us to learn how to de-risk AI automation and safeguard your AI spend. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM GMT

LogicMonitor: From Visibility to Value – The Journey Toward Autonomous IT

Oliver Henecka, Vice President, LogicMonitor
Kris Manning, GLOBAL HEAD OF IT NETWORKS, Syngenta
Autonomous IT is an enterprise operating model, not a switch. LogicMonitor and Kris Manning, Global Head of IT Networks at Syngenta, will share how organisations move from fragmented signals and manual triage to context-rich operations. See how Syngenta connects infrastructure, applications, services and dependencies; how Edwin AI finds what matters; and how governed action turns insight into resilience, efficiency, and business value. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM GMT

Nutanix: When AI Gets the Company Credit Card – Controlling Tokens, Agents and Data

Enterprise AI is moving from experimentation to production, bringing rising token consumption, unpredictable costs and limited visibility. Discover how Agentic Gateways enable attribution, policies, budgets and intelligent model routing. We’ll also explore how combining frontier models, private AI and on-premises inference gives organisations greater control over spend, data, sovereignty and infrastructure. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM GMT

Roundtable: AI, Sovereignty & Resilient Infrastructure, moderated by Red Hat

Julio Guijarro, CTO, RED HAT IT US
As AI models accelerate threat discovery, rapid patch cycles redefine cybersecurity. Digital sovereignty prevents reliance on external models that could clone IP or attack defenses. In this roundtable, we explore how sovereignty reshapes infrastructure and why resilience is a commercial imperative for leaders. ... Show More Show Less

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At the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026, attendees can network through peer discussions, expert-led roundtables, solution provider meetings, and interactive workshops. Connect with IT leaders, infrastructure professionals, and cloud strategists to exchange insights and build valuable industry relationships. View all networking opportunities here.

The Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026 covers key themes like cloud strategies, digital transformation, IT operations, cyber security, infrastructure modernization, digital sovereignty, generative AI, and automation. Explore conference tracks focused on resilience, innovation, hybrid cloud, data management, and emerging technology trends—helping IT leaders drive success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. View the agenda here.

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You can customize your Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026 agenda using the Gartner Conference Navigator app—filter sessions, build your schedule, and register for interactive experiences. Be sure to book workshops, roundtables, and Gartner one-on-one meetings in advance, as seating is limited. If a session is listed as “full” or “closed,” arrive 15 minutes early to join the waiting list. Enjoy networking breakfasts, breaks, and daily Exhibit Showcase receptions to connect with IT leaders and discover innovative solutions.

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By attending the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026, you’ll gain valuable professional development through expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and exposure to the latest IT trends. Connect with industry leaders, enhance your skills, and return with actionable strategies to drive your career and organization forward in the ever-evolving world of cloud and infrastructure.

Yes! Advance your career and earn CPE credits when you attend IT Infrastructure, Operations and Cloud Strategies Conference. Expand your knowledge with sessions aligned to key priorities within your discipline. Up to 4.5 CPE hours may be available towards recertification requirements with ISACA and other organizations.

How to receive credit: Upon successful completion of the conferences, you can obtain a certificate of attendance via the following steps:

1. Contact globalconferences@gartner.com and provide: The conference attended, region, date, full name, and email address used to register. 

2. The conference team will then verify your attendance and send back an email confirmation with the certificate. 

3. Submit the necessary forms and certificate directly with your organization. 

*Please note that the value of credits earned is ultimately at the discretion of the accrediting program.