The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 is scheduled for October 20–23, 2025, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This annual conference gathers CIOs and senior IT executives to explore the latest trends and strategies in technology and business leadership.

The event features keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Attendees will engage with Gartner analysts and industry peers to gain insights into emerging technologies and best practices for driving organizational success.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Themes

Artificial Intelligence: Strategies for implementing AI to enhance business operations and customer experiences. Relevant for CIOs and data science leaders.
Cybersecurity: Approaches to building resilient security frameworks in a dynamic digital landscape. Beneficial for CISOs and IT security professionals.
Digital and Business Transformation: Insights into navigating digital change and developing new business models. Suitable for digital transformation leaders and enterprise architects.
Executive Leadership: Guidance on evolving leadership roles and aligning IT strategies with business objectives. Applicable to CIOs and senior IT executives.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Target Attendee Profiles

Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Enterprise Architects
IT Directors and Senior IT Executives

Gartner Product Portfolio

Gartner Research: Provides in-depth analysis and insights on IT trends and technologies to support strategic decision-making.
Gartner Consulting: Offers advisory services to help organizations implement effective IT strategies and solutions.
Gartner Conferences: Hosts events that facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among IT professionals and leaders.
Gartner Peer Insights: Features peer reviews and ratings of enterprise IT solutions to inform purchasing decisions.

Event Sponsors

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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