Mid-Size Enterprise (MSE) Spotlight Track

Doing Big Things with Small Teams

Midsize enterprises face many of the same challenges as large organizations but have a fraction of the resources with which to execute. Small teams of IT versatilists, limited budgets and small-scale environments make certain strategies and tactics universally beneficial. These organizations have greater agility and lower bureaucratic overhead that can provide the edge on larger competitors. Dedicated sessions and networking opportunities in this IT IOCS event track are designed with your scale and operational environment in mind.

Opportunities to interact with Gartner infrastructure and operations experts

At the conference you will have access to:
  • One 30-minute one-on-one session* with a Gartner expert of your choice. Get targeted, personalized guidance to help you plan proactively and invest wisely.
  • 70+ sessions dedicated to the most key topics including talent management, cloud, AI, cost & value and more
  • Networking receptions to connect with your infrastructure and operations peers
  • 50+ solution providers at the forefront of technology.
  • Small, interactive sessions moderated by Gartner experts including workshops and  roundtables.*

*Preregistration is required. These sessions are available to end users only; space is limited.

Mid-Size Enterprise
  • Signature Series: 2027 Infrastructure and Operations Leadership Vision: Transformation Through AI and Cloud
  • What VMware Alternative Are Midsize Enterprise Pursuing and Why?
  • How to Craft the I&O Value Story for AI Transformation
  • Winning the AI Deal: ChatGPT vs. Gemini vs. Claude Pricing and Negotiation
  • The 2027 Enterprise Networking Maturity Roadmap
  • Reframe Technical Debt as AI Execution Risk for Infrastructure and Operations
  • The Strategic Roadmap for Digital Workplace Infrastructure and IT Operations
  • AI in the Real World: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
  • Track Shifting Platform and Service Costs to Reclaim Negotiating Power

 

Midsize Enterprise Leaders at Gartner IOCS

Gartner brings Medium Size Enteprise (SMEs) Leaders the actionable, objective insights, expert guidance and tools needed to achieve their mission-critical priorities. At Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference, tackle your key initiatives and learn how to thrive in today’s world.

Gain Access to:

  • Objective, research-backed sessions led by Gartner experts
  • Personalized interaction with seasoned experts
  • Actionable insights and best practices on your most pressing challenges
  • Informal and formal networking opportunities with your peer
Master the 3 Dynamics of Midsize Enterprise IT Leadership

The underlying dynamics driving midsize enterprises include IT and business intimacy and the overarching need to drive cost optimization within a balanced and resilient technology portfolio. MSE CIOs and IT leaders must exploit the value of this operational environment and align strategies and tactics accordingly.

"It's rare to have such a wide array of SMEs, visionaries, and evangelists in one place, let alone have the ability to interact 1:1. This was my first Gartner conference experience, but I sincerely hope it's not my last."

Adam Knox
Odyssey Group
IT Architect