Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Orlando 2026

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 convenes CIOs and IT executives in Orlando for strategic guidance on AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 runs Oct. 19–22 in Orlando, Fla. The four-day conference gathers CIOs, IT executives and technology leaders for sessions, workshops and networking opportunities — including one-on-one meetings with Gartner analysts.

The event focuses on delivering data-driven insights, practical solutions and strategic guidance intended to help organizations adapt to technological disruptions and refine their IT strategies. Topics span AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation and emerging technologies. The conference takes place at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resorts.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Focus Areas

• Agentic AI: Explores autonomous, learning AI agents and their impact on automation and digital work, including governance and team upskilling.
• AI Technology and Infrastructure: Focuses on resilient data foundations, composable architectures and security-centric design for scaling AI safely.
• Cybersecurity and Enterprise Resilience: Addresses aligning security to business outcomes, embedding adaptive controls and enhancing organizational resilience.
• Emerging Technologies: Evaluates the impact and adoption timelines of new technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Operating Models: Discusses aligning IT operating models with enterprise goals, balancing governance and agility and empowering teams.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Covers integrating AI, managing change fatigue and orchestrating agile plans to deliver sustained business value.

Who Should Attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026

The event is designed for senior technology decision-makers and solution providers. Sessions on AI governance and organizational design make it particularly relevant for the following roles:

• CIOs and IT Executives: Senior technology leaders responsible for IT strategy and digital transformation in their organizations.
• IT Leaders and Managers: Professionals managing IT teams and operations seeking insights on emerging technologies and leadership.
• Technology Solution Providers and Exhibitors: Companies showcasing IT products and services to CIOs and IT executives.

Gartner Symposium/Xpo 2026 Sponsors 

• AWS
• IBM
• Atlassian
• HP Inc.
• Lenovo