All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CIOs and IT leaders 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. CIOs must take the artificial out of intelligence, combining human ingenuity with AI to unlock value, drive agility and navigate disruption. A human-centered approach is key to leading the intelligent enterprise.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, 09 November, 2026

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Banking Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multigroup)
Pawel Bialka, Executive Partner, Gartner
Claus Hagen Nielsen, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Joseph Makary, Sr Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Greg Mitchell, Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable a more adaptable and resilient organization in the banking and finance industry. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

CIO Circle Roundtable: Proactive Strategies for Managing AI Risks and Safeguarding Your Organization (Repeat)
CIOs must not only enable AI adoption and innovation, but also anticipate and address the potential risks it poses to the organization. This session will explore proactive strategies for identifying, communicating and mitigating AI-related risks — from ethical dilemmas and data privacy to operational disruptions and reputational harm. Join your peers to share experiences, discuss emerging best practices and develop a roadmap for responsible AI governance. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Education Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multigroup)
Ed Boris, Executive Partner, Gartner
Thomas Struck, Executive Partner, Gartner
Today’s technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable a more adaptable and resilient organization in the education industry. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Healthcare Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multigroup)
Armin Samali, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
John Karnblad, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Giorgio Santini, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Nikolaus Bubner, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable and more adaptable and resilient organization in the healthcare industry. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Insurance Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multi-group)
Markus Elsbroek, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Vaclav Spana, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Alessandro Cugno Garrano, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Philip Baulch, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable a more adaptable and resilient organization in the insurance industry. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Manufacturing Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multi-group)
Marcus Judge, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Claudio Becchetti, Executive Partner, Gartner
Priscila Chaves, Executive Partner, Domains, Gartner
Kurt Muehlethaler, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable and more adaptable and resilient organization in the manufacturing industry. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Oil and Gas Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption
Reidar Hauge, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Alaa Zaher, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable and more adaptable and resilient organization in the oil and gas industries. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Power and Utilities Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multi-group)
Eric Lafarge, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Nick Palmer, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Jose Luis Anton Hernando, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Ahmet Biçimli, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate, and enable and more adaptable and resilient organization in the power and utilities industries. ... Show More Show Less

05:00 PM - 05:45 PM CET

Public Sector Roundtable: Reinventing the Operating Model for AI and Geopolitical Disruption (Multi-group)
Laurence Lewis, Executive Partner, Gartner
Emad Shafik, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Eric Loos, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Fabrizio Magnani, Sr Executive Partner, Gartner
Jean-Marc Lejeune, VP, Executive Partner, Gartner
Talmor Margalit, Executive Partner, Gartner
Diana Billingham, Executive Partner, Gartner
Philippe Coffyn, Executive Partner, Gartner
Ricardo Krikke, Executive Partner, Gartner
Today's technology operating model must be optimized for speed and adaptability to keep up with rapidly evolving AI innovation and geopolitical volatility. Share learnings with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion on prioritizing the competing pressures to modernize, integrate and enable a more adaptable and resilient organization in the public sector. ... Show More Show Less

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