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Gartner IT Symposium/ Xpo | TradeShowIntel

Name: Gartner IT Symposium/ Xpo
Start: 2026-09-14
End: 2026-09-14
Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Event overview

Overview

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is the premier global conference for CIOs and senior IT executives, taking place October 19-22, 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

The event brings together more than 7,000 technology leaders to explore the technology, insights, and trends shaping the future of IT and business, including AI, business transformation and value, cybersecurity, customer experience, data analytics, and executive leadership.

Over four days, attendees participate in 350+ sessions led by more than 140 Gartner experts, with additional insights from 180 solution providers in the IT Xpo exhibition

TL;DR

1AI is foundational: CIOs must combine human ingenuity with AI to unlock value and
2Over 7,000 CIOs and senior IT leaders gather for 350+ sessions across four days
3More than 140 Gartner experts and 180 solution providers deliver actionable insights and showcase
4Signature Series cover the 2027 CIO agenda, CEO Watch 2026, and top strategic technology
5The IT Xpo offers live demonstrations and direct engagement with world-class technology providers

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Chief Information Officers leading IT strategy, digital transformation, and business alignment. They attend to gain insights on the 2027 CIO agenda, AI strategy, and how to drive innovation and growth

Executives responsible for application strategy, productivity, and technical debt management. They seek solutions to boost productivity and align application portfolios with business goals

Security executives tasked with protecting enterprise assets and ensuring resilience. They attend to discover the latest trends, tackle emerging risks, and strengthen cybersecurity strategy

Data and analytics executives focused on harnessing data for innovation, mastering AI advancements, and building a future-ready, data-driven culture

Architects responsible for structuring architecture practices, optimizing ERP implementations, and making strategic build/buy decisions

Leaders managing cloud strategy, resilience, security, and future IT operations. They attend to optimize cloud investments and prepare for the future of IT operations

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Companies offering comprehensive IT solutions, including cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and AI platforms. Examples include AT&T, AWS, Cisco, Google Cloud, HPE, and IBM

Providers of enterprise software, including agile and DevOps tools, IT service management, work management, and AI-native platforms. Examples include Atlassian, Console, and Halo

Cooperative initiatives promoting IT companies from specific regions. Example: Brasil IT+, which sponsors a booth featuring multiple Brazilian IT firms

Firms providing AI-driven automation, data analytics, and enterprise service management. They demonstrate how to operationalize AI, manage data, and drive business outcomes

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Agentic AI

AI Technology and Infrastructure

Cybersecurity and Enterprise Resilience

Emerging Technologies

Operating Models

Strategic Planning and Execution

Location & Facilities

Venue

Open in Google Maps

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, 32830 Lake Buena Vista, United States

Facilities

Parking

:$36/,:$44/.

$36.00/day

Accessibility

Gartner.,GlobalConferences@gartner.com

Charging points

USB

On-site shuttle

Gartner,Conference Navigator

Parking: 36,44

Attend

Entry & tickets

Trade-only

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

Event daysSpecific session times are available in the Conference Navigator

the opening keynote and main sessions typically run from early morning to early evening, with special events in the evening (e.g., Tuesday, October 20,8:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT)

Standard
Standard price for corporate attendees
$8,200.00
Public-sector
Price for national, state, or local government employees; proof of status required
$6,125.00

Ticket info

Badge collection

Badges are issued upon registration. Attendees must complete online preregistration; space is limited and dependent on eligibility and availability. On-site badge collection details are provided upon registration

Ticket notes

Registration is paid and requires preregistration. Group discounts are available: one complimentary registration for every four paid registrations, up to four complimentary registrations per organization. Special programs may require a separate application

Who runs the show

Organisers

Matt LoDolce

Press Contact

Gartner Global Conferences Team

General Inquiries & Registration

Email Call Website

What's on

Programme

Ask the Analyst

Breakfast

Event days

07:30–23:00

Typical time

Official agenda

This agenda is still being finalised. Check the official agenda for the latest sessions.

Speakers

Allison Adams

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Melanie Alexander

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Gene Alvarez

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Whit Andrews

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Dave Aron

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Auria Asadsangabi

Sr Principal Analyst @ Gartner

Mark Beyer

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mandi Bishop

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Erick Brethenoux

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Andre Bridges

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Marlena Brown

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Frank Buytendijk

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Jaime Capella

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mark Carroll

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Jennifer Carter

Sr Principal Analyst @ Gartner

Arun Chandrasekaran

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mike Cisek

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Jo-Ann Clynch

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Matthew Colletti

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Ian Cox

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Laura Craft

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Simon Cushing

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Hannah Decker

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Christopher Dixon

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Grace Farrell

Sr Principal Analyst @ Gartner

Tsuneo Fujiwara

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

David Furlonger

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Alessandro Galimberti

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Fred Ganter

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Brandon Germer

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Chet Geschickter

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Miles Gibson

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Sara Gravesande

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Robert Handler

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Kimberly Harris-Ferrante

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Bryan Hayes

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Robert Hetu

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Chris Howard

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Olive Huang

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Dawn Hubbard

Director Analyst @ Gartner

Carlie Idoine

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Rajesh Kandaswamy

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Frances Karamouzis

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Marc Kerremans

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Greg Leiter

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Thomas Lintemuth

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Patrick Long

Sr Principal Analyst @ Gartner

William Maurer

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Leigh McMullen

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mary Mesaglio

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Christopher Mixter

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Lily Mok

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Kristin Moyer

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Alicia Mullery

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Shawn Murphy

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Robert Naegle

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Tina Nunno

Managing Vice President @ Gartner

Rob O'Donohue

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mark O'Neill

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Julia Palmer

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Max Panther Hammond

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Sudip Pattanayak

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Tori Paulman

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Cynthia Phillips

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Jay Phipps

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Daryl Plummer

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy

Helen Poitevin

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Adam Preset

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Paul Proctor

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Joseph Provenza

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mike Ramsey

VP, Team Manager @ Gartner

Marty Resnick

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Karl Rosander

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Jo Ann Rosenberger

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Rita Sallam

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Daniel Sanchez Reina

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Donna Scott

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Benjamin Seesel

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Brook Selassie

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Michael Shanler

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Mike Shevlin

Sr Director Analyst @ Gartner

Laurie Shotton

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Svetlana Sicular

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Michael Silver

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Jasleen Kaur Sindhu

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Monika Sinha

VP Analyst @ Gartner

David Smith

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Rishi Sood

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Kristian Steenstrup

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Austin Steinmetz

Sr Principal Analyst @ Gartner

Christie Struckman

Distinguished VP Analyst @ Gartner

Nate Suda

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Douglas Toombs

VP Analyst @ Gartner

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

18:00 – 19:30

Welcome Reception

Reception

Monday, Oct 19, 2026

10:00 – 10:45

Gartner Opening Keynote: Reaching Escape Velocity Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy

Keynote

11:30 – 12:15

Ask the Analyst: Unlock Workforce Productivity with Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Insights

Ask the Analyst

11:30 – 12:15

CIO Circle Roundtable: Opening Keynote Follow-On (Multi-Group)

Roundtable

11:30 – 12:00

Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda

Signature Series

14:45 – 15:30

Ask the Analyst for Global Executive Enterprises: Contextualizing the Key Themes from the Gartner Opening Keynote at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Ask the Analyst

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

07:30 – 08:30

Global Executive Enterprise Experience Breakfast: Talent Development in the AI Era

Breakfast

09:00 – 09:45

Guest Keynote at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Keynote

20:00 – 23:00

Special Event at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Special Event

Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026

10:30 – 11:00

What Human Skills Are Needed in the AI Era? What to Protect, Pivot and Purge

Session

17:15 – 17:45

GenAI's 'Free' Speed Creates More Work, Here's What to Do About It

Session

17:45 – 19:15

IT Xpo Networking Reception

Reception

Topic tracks

Agentic AIAI Operationalization and GovernanceAI Strategy and Business AlignmentAI Technology and InfrastructureAI Value and Cost ManagementBusiness Value of ITCost OptimizationCulture and Change ManagementCustomer and Citizen ExperienceCybersecurity and Enterprise ResilienceData and AnalyticsEmerging TechnologiesEnterprise Architecture and ApplicationsOperating ModelsStrategic Planning and Execution

Co-located events

IT Xpo

Separate ticket

Awards

Innovate Awards for Customers

Annual

T-Mobile for Business Innovate Awards recognize customers who are using T-Mobile's technology to drive innovation. Winners will be recognized on stage at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo conference on October 19, 2026, and will receive a crystal trophy

source

Government supporters

APEX Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency)

Co-sponsor of Brasil IT+ Pavilion

SOFTEX (Association for the Promotion of Brazilian Software Excellence)

Co-sponsor of Brasil IT+ Pavilion

How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Current edition

2026

Forecast — not final

Visitors

7,500

Exhibitors

208

Floor area (sqm)

10,000

Growth over time

Edition recap

2025Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo

2025Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo20251020-23.7,000CIOIT,IT,

:Walking The Golden Path to Value

GartnerDaryl PlummerVPAlicia Mullery“”——AI CFO95%AI,AI GartnerCIO“”,AI 74%CFO(11%)

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff“Agentic Enterprise”,AI Burberry CEOAngela AhrendtsAI“,”

17%CIOAI,42%12
2030,75%ITAI
2036,AI5
AI190

IT Xpo

180+,AT&T Business,Atlassian,AWS,Cisco,Google Cloud,IBM. Brasil IT+24.

New this edition

1
Ignite Intelligence Theme
The 2026 conference theme is 'Ignite Intelligence,' framing AI as foundational infrastructure rather than a differentiator. CIOs must take the artificial out of intelligence, combining human ingenuity with AI to unlock value, drive agility and navigate disruption
Source
2
New Track Structure
Gartner has organized the event into three new tracks: How We Grow, How We Change, and How We Deliver, reflecting the key imperatives for CIOs in 2026
Source
3
Signature Series Sessions
This year's Signature Series sessions include: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda, CEO Watch 2026, Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027, Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond, and Emerging Trends Vision 2027: Human-AI Relationships Will Reshape the World
Source

Testimonials

You need to bring your own accuracy
Alicia Mullery · VP Analyst · Gartner · 2025

Choosing an AI vendor is like getting married, having triplets, and moving to another country at the same time
Daryl Plummer · Distinguished VP Analyst and Gartner Fellow · Gartner · 2025

The most admired companies are those that touch lives, not just bottom lines
Angela Ahrendts · Former SVP, Apple Retail; Former CEO, Burberry · 2025

If you think anybody has the complete answer, they've made a mistake
Marc Benioff · CEO · Salesforce · 2025

Next edition outlook

2026-10-19 – 2026-10-22

confirmed

2026Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo1019-22.'Ignite Intelligence'——AI,.CIOAI,,.7,000CIOIT-.350+,140+Gartner180+-.Signature Series:2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda,CEO Watch 2026,2027,2027,2027:-AI.'Reaching Escape Velocity Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy'

AI:'''' :How We Grow,How We Change,How We Deliver Signature Series:2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda2027:-AI Agentic AI,AI,AI AI

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

2025Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo,7,000CIOIT.AI,''——CIOAI.CFO95%AI,AI.GartnerCIO''——AI 74%CFO(11%)-.Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff'Agentic Enterprise',Burberry CEOAngela AhrendtsAI','-.IT Xpo180+,AT&T Business,Atlassian,AWS,Cisco,Google Cloud,IBM

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

2025Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo7,000CIOIT,.500CIO,CTO,CDOC-level executives-.Gartner,91%AI.140+Gartner-,350+-.,——CIOAIAI33%32%- 1

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

IT Xpo180+-,AT&T Business,Atlassian,AWS,Cisco,Google Cloud,IBM.Brasil IT+24-.GartnerROI,——7,000CIOIT ——IT Xpo.'''IT Xpo'

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Why it matters

Gartner IT Symposium/XpoCIOIT,AI.——,-.AI,.CIO,,AI.7,000,IT,,.2026“Ignite Intelligence”Gartner:CIOAI

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Agentic AI(AI)

AI,.CIO

Source

AI,,.CIO,,,TRiSM,AI

Source

AI,.CIO,,,AI

Source

AICPU,GPU,AI ASIC,,,,.Gartner,2028,40%,8%

Source

AIAI,,,,AI.Gartner,2028,50%AIAI

Source

Cybersecurity and Enterprise Resilience

Cybersecurity and resilience are business imperatives. CIOs must align security to outcomes, embed adaptive controls and governance, and elevate resilience to anticipate, withstand and recover from disruption. These actions protect innovation, sustain continuity and build lasting trust

Emerging Technologies

Anticipating disruption means evaluating the impact of emerging technologies on your organization. CIOs must identify adoption timelines, assess business value and integrate technology trend insights into strategic planning to maintain a competitive edge

Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

Gartner's top strategic technology trends for 2026 are organized into three themes: The Architect (AI-Native Development Platforms, AI Supercomputing Platforms, Confidential Computing), The Synthesist (Multiagent Systems, Domain-Specific Language Models, Physical AI), and The Vanguard (Preemptive Cybersecurity, Digital Provenance, AI Security Platforms, Geopatriation). These trends are essential tools for CIOs and IT leaders to build resilient foundations, orchestrate intelligent systems and protect enterprise value

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

2026-07-09

Gartner Announces Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, October 19-22, in Orlando

Gartner2026Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo1019-22.“Ignite Intelligence”——AI,.7,000CIO,140Gartner180350+

Read

2025-10-21

AI Dominates Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

2025Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo,Gartner2026,AI.GartnerDaryl Plummer:“AI.”AI,,,AI,AI,,AI

Read

2026-08-26

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Reach $6.31 Trillion in 2026

Gartner2026IT6.31,202513.5%,AI.Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo,ITAI

Read

2026-2027ITCIO

20269

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo OrlandoCIOIT,.20262027,Gartner,Forrester,.IT networking

14–16 Sep 2026

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Australia 2026

Gold Coast, Australia

GartnerIT,AI,IT

website

14–15 Sep 2026

Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum Central 2026

Austin, USA

Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum Central 20262026914-15,“The IT Singularity”,AIAIIT

website

30 Sep – 1 Oct 2026

Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum EMEA 2026

London, UK

2026930101,EMEA

website

19–22 Oct 2026

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Orlando 2026

Orlando, USA

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Orlando 2026

website

26–29 Oct 2026

Constellation's Connected Enterprise 2026

USA

Constellation's Connected Enterprise 2026Constellation Research

website

4–5 Nov 2026

Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum East 2026

New York, USA

2026114-5

website

24–27 May 2027

Dell Technologies World 2027

Las Vegas, USA

Dell Technologies World 20272027524-27,12,000-15,000,AI

website

25–27 May 2027

Red Hat Summit 2027

Boston, USA

Red Hat Summit 20272027525-27,5,000-8,000,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,OpenShift,AI

website

20269:Gartner & Forrester

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Australia 2026Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum Central 2026

9CIO

202610:Gartner

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Orlando 2026Forrester Technology & Innovation Forum EMEA 2026

10IT,Gartner

20275:

Red Hat Summit 2027Dell Technologies World 2027

5Red HatDell,IT

2027

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · USD

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

MCO

Orlando International Airport

Mears Connect.Minnie Van

20(32)

to venue

25-35

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

tier

(Lake Buena Vista / Disney Springs)

USD 113–200 / night

Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista($113/- ),Fairfield Inn & Suites

tier

(Bonnet Creek / )

USD 303–476 / night

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort($303-$366/ ),Disney's Yacht Club Resort($476/ ),DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando Disney Springs

tier

(Epcot resort area)

USD 427–527 / night

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel($427/ ),Walt Disney World Swan Hotel($427/ ),Walt Disney World Swan Reserve($477-$527/ )

tier

Lake Buena Vista / Golden Oak

USD 500–1000 / night

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort,Conrad Orlando

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Gartner

Estimated costCost TBA

Best forGartner IT Symposium/Xpo

Gartner.Conference Navigator

(///)

Estimated costCost TBA

Epcot resort,-,Friendship(Epcot)-,(Skyliner,10Epcot)-.——Epcot15,30

Mears Connect

Estimated cost$17-25//;Express(4)$125//

Best for(MCO)

Mears ConnectMagical Express.24/7-.www.mearsconnect.com

(Uber/Lyft)

Estimated cost$30-65/ -;$8-20

Best for(MCO)

UberLyft,MCO25-35.Minnie VanLyft

Estimated cost$75-95-;$100-200

Best for(MCO)

MCO20(32),25-35

LYNX(Link 311)

Estimated cost$2//

Best for(MCO)

Link 311,5:00-23:00

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa required

ATA Carnet: accepted

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
B-1	(VWP)/	$185.00	90-.20267($750),10
B-1/B-2	//	$185.00	B-1

(VWP)(42- )90.(ESTA),ESTA$40-.VWPB-1.:ESTA,CBP

ATA,,-.2026,ATA(eATA)-.ATA90,-.(CBP)

Official visa page

Weather

29°C(84°F),19°C(67°F).24%,74.6(3.5)-.74%- 38

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

(MCO)20(32),25-35-.Mears Connect($17-25//)-,(Uber/Lyft$30-65)- ($60-85)-.Wi-Fi,Gartner Conference Navigator

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: (MCO)

(MCO),.Mears Connect($17-25//)-,(Uber/Lyft$30-65)

Book flights

Visa

Gartner IT Symposium/XpoB-1,(VWP).VWPESTA90-.B-1DS-160,$185, -.90-.Gartner

Estimated cost: Not yet confirmed

Processing: :,;90.(20267-12):$75010

CBP-.,B10,-.GartnerCBP

Official Partner

Hotels

Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

Check-in (recommended)

2026-10-18

Check-out (recommended)

2026-10-23

Areas to stay

Epcot Resort Area(,) · Bonnet Creek(1-2,) · Disney Springs(3-5,) · Lake Buena Vista(3-5,)

$113 - $200 /

$303 - $476 /

$427 - $527 /

Book

$500 - $1000+ /

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: (MCO)20,25-35.($60),(Uber/Lyft$30-$65),Mears Connect($17-$25//)

Hotel → venue: Gartner.Conference Navigator

Ride-hail: UberLyft,$8-$20

Public transit: Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo — Gartner.Conference Navigator; Epcot resort,-,Friendship(Epcot)-,(Skyliner,10Epcot)-.——Epcot15,30; (MCO) — Mears ConnectMagical Express.24/7-.www.mearsconnect.com — $17-25//;Express(4)$125//; (MCO) — MCO20(32),25-35 — $75-95-;$100-200; (MCO) — Link 311,5:00-23:00-.45-60 — $2//

Parking: (Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort)$36/,$44/

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: October

Temperature: 19°C - 29°C (67°F - 84°F)

Seasonality: 24%,74.6(3.5)

Packing: 29°C(84°F),19°C(67°F).24%,74.6(3.5)-.74%- 38

Itinerary builder

Add priorities and side trips to make the most of your visit.

Default day plan

07:00:00
08:00:00
12:00:30
13:30:00IT Xpo
17:00:00
19:00:00

Plan your trip

Planning

Best day to visit: 2026-10-20

1020,,,,CIO Circle

T-45 (20269)

(918) — Gartner,20269185:00

T-14 (202610)

T-3 (20261016)

App — Gartner Conference Navigator App

Sample visitor itinerary

Route-optimised day

13:30:00

IT Xpo

Networking spots

IT Xpo Networking Reception

102117:45-19:15.,Gartner

Women in ITea

102115:00-16:00

CIO Circle Program

CIO

Budget

Costs & budget

Shell scheme

USD 333–950 / m²

Raw space

USD 330 / m²

Standard booth

9 m²

Gartner.(9㎡)3,0008,550.330/㎡- 1.,,Gartner

source

Build your working budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.

Booth size9 m²

Hotel tier

Budget$150.00/nightMid-range$300.00/nightPremium$500.00/night

Number of nights

Estimated budget

Live estimate

Booth 9 m² × $641.50/m²$5,773.50
Hotel × 4 nights$600.00
Per diem × 4$480.00

Estimated total$6,853.50

This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

Cost reference

Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

registration

visitor · standard

USD 8200 / per attendee

officialAs of 2026-07-09

registration

visitor · public_sector

USD 6125 / per attendee

officialAs of 2026-07-09

booth_space

exhibitor · shell_scheme

USD 3000–8550 / per 9sqm booth

estimateAs of 2026-07-03

booth_space

exhibitor · raw_space

USD 330 / per sqm

estimateAs of 2026-07-03

booth_build

exhibitor · inline_10x10_10x20

USD 12100 / per booth

estimateAs of 2026-07-04

booth_build

exhibitor · island_20x20_20x30

USD 31500 / per booth

estimateAs of 2026-07-04

booth_build

exhibitor · large_island_30x30_40x40

USD 66300–107200 / per booth

estimateAs of 2026-07-04

hotel

both · market_rate

USD 309–527 / per night

estimateAs of 2026-09-03

per_diem

both · meals_and_incidentals

USD 100–150 / per day

estimateAs of 2026-09-03

Item	For	Tier	Estimated range	Status	As of
registration	visitor	standard	USD 8200 / per attendee	official	2026-07-09
registration	visitor	public_sector	USD 6125 / per attendee	official	2026-07-09
booth_space	exhibitor	shell_scheme	USD 3000–8550 / per 9sqm booth	estimate	2026-07-03
booth_space	exhibitor	raw_space	USD 330 / per sqm	estimate	2026-07-03
booth_build	exhibitor	inline_10x10_10x20	USD 12100 / per booth	estimate	2026-07-04
booth_build	exhibitor	island_20x20_20x30	USD 31500 / per booth	estimate	2026-07-04
booth_build	exhibitor	large_island_30x30_40x40	USD 66300–107200 / per booth	estimate	2026-07-04
hotel	both	market_rate	USD 309–527 / per night	estimate	2026-09-03
per_diem	both	meals_and_incidentals	USD 100–150 / per day	estimate	2026-09-03

Decision

Visit, exhibit, or skip?

Should you go?

Answer the 8 questions below to get a personalised recommendation: visit as a professional attendee, exhibit as a solution provider, or skip this event for now. Higher scores indicate stronger alignment

QUESTION 1 OF 8

What is your primary role in relation to IT and technology strategy?

Decision matrix

Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

visit

You have a clear strategic question, budget approval, and at least 20–30 hours to dedicate to sessions, networking, and follow-up. Best for those with AI or digital transformation mandates

Best for

CIOs, IT executives, technology strategists, and business unit leaders seeking research-backed insights, analyst one-on-one consultations, and peer benchmarking on AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Ideal for those with a budget of at least $8,200 for registration plus travel and a clear learning agenda

Min. budget

$8,200.00

Timeline

Plan 2–4 weeks in advance to register, book travel, and build your agenda in Conference Navigator. Book hotel by Sep 18, 2026 for the Gartner rate

Risks

High registration cost ($8,200) may be prohibitive for smaller organisations

A packed agenda can be overwhelming – prioritise sessions carefully

One-on-one analyst slots are limited and require early booking

exhibit

You have a mature solution with enterprise references, a strong sales team, and a budget of at least $15,000–$20,000 to do it well. Best if your target buyers are CIOs and IT leaders and you can schedule 20+ on-site meetings

Best for

Technology vendors, enterprise software providers, consultancies, and service firms targeting enterprise IT buyers. Companies with proven solutions in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, or infrastructure and the resources to invest in a booth, demo assets, and on-site staff

Min. budget

$3,000.00

Timeline

Book your booth at least 6–9 months out. Plan booth design, lead capture, pre-show marketing, and staff training 3–4 months ahead. Confirm logistics and order services by T-60 days

Risks

Booth space costs range from $3,000 to $8,500+ per 9sqm booth, and total participation can exceed $20,000 with build, staff, and marketing

High competition – 180+ exhibitors; need a clear differentiator

ROI depends on pre-show appointment setting and post-show follow-up discipline

skip

Your organisation is in a cost-cutting phase, you are exploring rather than buying, or you already have a deep Gartner relationship and can access research virtually

Best for

Individuals or organisations with limited budgets, no immediate tech buying or selling cycle, or a focus on local/regional rather than global enterprise IT. Also suitable for those who already have strong Gartner access or who prefer digital learning

Min. budget

Not yet confirmed

Timeline

No timeline needed – revisit in 6–12 months when your priorities or budget may align better

Risks

Missing out on high-level networking and early trend intelligence could delay your strategy

Competitors who attend may gain an edge in AI adoption and vendor selection

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Glossary

Agentic AI: Autonomous, learning AI agents that redefine automation and digital work. CIOs are advised to pilot risk-appropriate use cases and build staged autonomy roadmaps with robust governance
CIO & Tech Executive Agenda: Gartner's annual research-based agenda that outlines the top priorities, actions, and investments for CIOs and technology executives in the coming year
IT Xpo: The interactive solution showcase at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo where attendees can explore new products, gain insights from subject matter experts, and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges with leading technology providers
TRiSM: Gartner's framework for Trust, Risk, and Security Management, which includes controls for explainability, privacy, compliance, and cost accountability to ensure trusted AI adoption

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