Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India)
by Gartner, Inc.
Gartner's flagship CIO conference for India, themed 'Ignite Intelligence' and focused on agentic AI, AI governance and the business value of IT.
About This Event
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is Gartner's flagship conference for CIOs and senior IT leaders in India, held November 16-18, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty in Kochi, Kerala. Gartner expects more than 1,300 CIOs and IT leaders, with 40+ Gartner experts on site and 60+ solution providers in the IT Xpo. The 2026 theme, 'Ignite Intelligence', is about combining AI with human insight to drive value and handle disruption. The program lists roughly 109 sessions across tracks on agentic AI, AI strategy, AI adoption, cybersecurity, talent, operating models, ROI and infrastructure. Guest keynotes include Zoho's Sridhar Vembu, MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan and cricketer AB de Villiers.
At a Glance
- Date
- November 16–18, 2026
- Location
- Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, India
- Format
- In-Person
- Event Type
- Conference
- Status
- Upcoming
- Expected Attendance
- 1,300+
- Pricing
- Paid
- Organizer
- Gartner, Inc.
- Added
- Oct 7, 2026
- Updated
- Oct 7, 2026
Topics & Focus Areas
Who Should Attend
- ✓CIOs
- ✓CTOs and CDOs
- ✓Senior IT leaders
- ✓Heads of AI and digital transformation
- ✓Enterprise architects
- ✓IT strategy and sourcing leaders
Why Attend
For a CIO running an India-based enterprise or a global capability centre, this is the most direct way to get Gartner's AI operating-model research applied to local conditions in three days. You can benchmark your agentic AI and governance plans against 1,300 peers, book a one-on-one with a Gartner expert to test a sourcing or ERP decision, and hear the government's position on AI regulation from the ministry itself.
Event Features
- ✓Opening keynote: 'Reaching Escape Velocity: Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy'
- ✓Track A: Agentic AI, Emerging Tech & Operationalization
- ✓Track B: Strategic Planning, AI Strategy & Innovation
- ✓Track C: Leadership, Change Management & AI Adoption
- ✓Track E: Talent, Skills & AI Literacy
- ✓Track G: Business Value, ROI & Cost Optimization
- ✓Signature Series: CEO Watch 2026
- ✓CIO Circle Program and Women in Technology initiative
- ✓IT Xpo with 60+ solution providers
What Makes This Unique
- ★Gartner's flagship CIO event in India, sized at about 1,300 attendees
- ★AI runs through five of the nine tracks, from agentic AI operationalization to AI literacy for staff
- ★A government keynote from MeitY gives direct context on India's AI policy for regulated and public-sector buyers
- ★An application-only CIO Circle Program sits alongside the main agenda for peer-only exchanges
Featured Speakers From
Industries Represented
Event Scale
Pricing Details
Standard INR 234,100 + GST; government INR 193,300 + GST with verification. The pass covers keynotes, a one-on-one with a Gartner expert, roundtables, workshops, Ask the Expert sessions and IT Xpo access. Group rate: 1 free pass per 4 paid, up to 4 free per 16 paid. No early-bird rate is listed on the register page.
Organizer
Gartner, Inc.
gartner.comFrequently Asked
- When is Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India)?
- Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) takes place November 16–18, 2026 in Kochi, India.
- Where is Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) held?
- Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) is held in Kochi, India. The event format is in-person.
- How much does Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) cost?
- Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) is paid. Standard INR 234,100 + GST; government INR 193,300 + GST with verification. The pass covers keynotes, a one-on-one with a Gartner expert, roundtables, workshops, Ask the Expert sessions and IT Xpo access. Group rate: 1 free pass per 4 paid, up to 4 free per 16 paid. No early-bird rate is listed on the register page.
- Who should attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India)?
- Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) is aimed at CIOs, CTOs and CDOs, Senior IT leaders, Heads of AI and digital transformation, Enterprise architects, IT strategy and sourcing leaders.
- What topics does Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) cover?
- Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 (Kochi, India) covers Agentic AI, AI governance, AI technology and infrastructure, Business value of IT, Emerging technologies, Cybersecurity, Talent and AI literacy, Operating models and sourcing, Sovereign cloud, ERP modernization.
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