Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando)

Gartner's flagship conference for CIOs and senior IT leaders, delivering research-backed guidance on enterprise technology strategy. The 2026 edition, themed 'Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence,' centers on harnessing AI and agentic AI for digital transformation.

Date

October 19–22, 2026

Location

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL

Format

In-Person

Event Type

Conference

Status

Upcoming

Expected Attendance

9,000+

Pricing

Paid

Organizer

Gartner, Inc.

Added

Jun 21, 2026

Updated

Jun 24, 2026

• ✓CIO
• ✓CTO
• ✓VP of IT
• ✓IT Director
• ✓Chief Digital Officer
• ✓Enterprise Architect
• ✓IT Executive

CIOs and technology executives gain prioritized, research-backed strategies for deploying AI and agentic AI at enterprise scale, alongside direct access to Gartner analysts and peer leaders to validate roadmaps on AI-ready data, security, and cost optimization.

• ✓Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027 keynote
• ✓CIO and Technology Executive Agenda
• ✓Industry-specific programming
• ✓CIO Circle Program
• ✓Women in Technology Program
• ✓Xpo exhibit hall with solution providers
• ✓Roundtables, workshops, and analyst one-on-ones

• ★Gartner's research-backed analyst sessions and one-on-one analyst meetings
• ★Flagship CIO/IT-executive gathering with thousands of senior leaders
• ★Releases of Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends, CIO Agenda, and Top Strategic Predictions
• ★Specialized programs (CIO Circle, Midsize Enterprise, Women in Technology, New-to-Role CIO)

When is Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando)?

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) takes place October 19–22, 2026 in Orlando, FL.

Where is Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) held?

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) is held in Orlando, FL. The event format is in-person.

How much does Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) cost?

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) is paid.

Who should attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando)?

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) is aimed at CIO, CTO, VP of IT, IT Director, Chief Digital Officer, Enterprise Architect, IT Executive.

What topics does Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) cover?

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Orlando) covers Agentic AI, AI strategy and adoption, AI-ready data, Cybersecurity resilience, Digital transformation, Cloud sovereignty, Cost optimization, Platform engineering, IT leadership, Strategic planning.