All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026 dives deep into key topics for I&O leaders around agentic AI, resilience, leadership and more to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Accelerate Value. Deliver Intelligently

To lead in your modern digital era, organizations must accelerate value and deliver intelligently. This conference is designed as a rallying call and a roadmap for future-ready IT infrastructure and operations leaders.

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Tuesday, December 08, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM PST

Gartner Opening Keynote
Joe Rogus, Director Analyst, Gartner
Erin Pierre, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Hear Gartner’s unique “big picture” insights that will shape how you think about your most critical priorities, as well as spark strategic discussions with your peers throughout the conference – and your colleagues throughout the year. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM PST

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Wednesday, December 09, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM PST

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Thursday, December 10, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM PST

Guest Keynote: Leading with Levity: How to Harness the Competitive Advantage of Improv and Humor, Seriously
Naomi Bagdonas, Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; Bestselling Author; Executive Advisor
In today’s fast-changing world, the most agile leaders are those who can think on their feet, lead with authenticity, and use humor as a competitive advantage—seriously. In this provocative and entertaining keynote, Stanford lecturer and bestselling author Naomi Bagdonas explores the behavioral science of humor and the principles of improvisation to reveal a powerful, often-overlooked leadership edge. Humor isn’t the opposite of seriousness; it’s a fast track to trust, an antidote to fear, and a spark for creativity when the stakes are high. Drawing from professional comedians and cutting-edge research, Naomi offers practical tools leaders can use to cultivate more agile teams, more joyful cultures, and more human organizations. ... Show More Show Less

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Cloud Architect, University of Rochester

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