A Strategic Healthcare & Life Sciences Technology Perspective

Explore how AI, data and emerging technologies are transforming healthcare and life sciences. Gain insights into trusted AI infrastructure, evolving data strategies and the innovations shaping future health outcomes — and connect with peers to navigate complexity, accelerate digital transformation and drive real impact.

Connect with healthcare and life sciences technology analysts and peers

Industry Content

Industry-Specific Sessions:

  • Healthcare: Engineering Trust With an AI-Enabled Infrastructure
  • Hype Cycle for Healthcare and Life Science Data, Analytics and AI, 2026
  • Life Sciences: The Top 5 Emerging Technology Trends That Will Change How Health Value Is Delivered
  • Healthcare Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption*
  • European Public Sector Healthcare and Social Services Session*

With over 300+ sessions, there’s more to explore. Recommended sessions include:

  • The Future of Data and Analytics Governance
  • How to Unlock the Value of Unstructured Data for AI: Start With Governing It First
  • Deploy AI Guardrail Stack: The Minimum Standard for Responsible Enterprise AI Protection
  • AI Agents: Cybersecurity Strategies for Enterprise Protection
  • AI's Real Strategic Value: Boost Resilience in Times of Disruption
  • The CIO Imperative: Scaling AI Value Through Process Redesign, Not More Use Cases

View the Full Agenda

Agenda as of June 2026
*Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Industry Networking

Connect with healthcare and life sciences industry peers - across organizational size and specialty - through a variety of networking gatherings. 

Join large-group keynotes setting the stage for emerging technology and trends, and sessions featuring Gartner healthcare and life sciences analysts and external thought leaders. Discuss topics impacting the healthcare and life sciences industry in smaller-setting roundtables and workshops. You have a variety of ways to discover new insights, engage and validate your strategy, and walk away ready to make smarter, faster decisions.

Industry Interactive Sessions

Engage with a small group of industry peers — facilitated by a Gartner analyst — covering specific topics and issues most relevant to healthcare and life sciences.*

Conference Networking Activities

Take advantage of curated, relaxed environments to connect - from CIO-exclusive lunches to informal breaks and evening receptions.

Throughout the conference, choose from multiple opportunities to meet peers and build lasting connections.

Connect 1-1 with Industry Peers

Start connecting before the conference and plan your onsite schedule to grow your professional network. Download the Conference Navigator app and opt in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, organization size, industry sector, and region.

View Experience

*Pre-registration is required. These sessions are not available to vendors; space is limited.

Conference Highlights

Get fresh perspectives and collaborate with industry leaders and analysts as you access exclusive Gartner research, solve shared challenges, and engage in unique experiences.

  • Join the Gartner CIO Circle Program—designed for Chief Information Officers, offering exclusive sessions tailored to your priorities to explore new strategies, share ideas, and grow your peer community.

  • Discover critical insights for the year ahead in Gartner Signature Series sessions, including Top Strategic Technology Trends, Top Strategic Predictions, and the CIO and Technology Executive Agenda.

  • Participate in industry roundtables to connect with peers from leading organizations, inspired by the latest research and hosted by a Gartner analyst.

  • Attend industry-specific sessions tailored specifically to healthcare and life sciences.

  • Meet one-on-one with a Gartner analyst to address your key initiatives and challenges with actionable outcomes.

  • Engage in peer networking events for natural conversations during meals, receptions and breakouts.

  • Access the IT Xpo to connect with leading technology providers, explore innovative, cost-effective solutions, and attend the Gartner Hype Cycle for Intelligent Health.

“You’ve got everything in one place. It’s a one stop shop for getting the answers that you need. In the past I’ve got a lot of answers to the burning questions I needed answering”.

Luke Slatford
Head of Digital, Data and Technology, Ellipses Pharma