Gartner to Host Key I&O Conference in Las Vegas This December
Join industry leaders at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference to explore the future of I&O.
Gartner is set to host its highly anticipated IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference in Las Vegas from December 8-10, 2026. This premier event will gather infrastructure and operations professionals to discuss the latest trends shaping the future of I&O.
What to Expect at the Conference
The conference aims to empower leaders in infrastructure and operations by providing insights on mastering cloud infrastructures, optimizing finance, and enhancing operational resilience, all while adapting to the advent of agentic AI.
Attendees can look forward to a wealth of knowledge as they transition from localized AI projects to broader enterprise-scale implementations. They will learn new strategies to address the ongoing skills crisis and find ways to reposition their departments as key business enablers rather than mere cost centers.
A Comprehensive Agenda
With participation from over 70 Gartner analysts and more than 250 interactive sessions, the conference promises to cover a broad range of topics crucial to infrastructure and operations leaders. The agenda includes 15 key tracks, each addressing significant areas such as:
- Evolving Leadership
- Navigating Innovations & Disruptions
- Transforming Cloud Platforms
- Modernizing Infrastructure & Data Centers
- Enabling Intelligent Operations
- Elevating End-user Services
- Embedding Security
- Augmenting Talent & Skills
- Optimizing Costs and Value
- Spotlight: Enabling AI Value
- Spotlight: Executive Toolkit
- Spotlight: Midsize Enterprise
- Spotlight: Program & Portfolio Management in I&O
- Spotlight: Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management in I&O
- Spotlight: Technical Insights
Exclusive Programming for Senior Leaders
The conference will also feature a dedicated Senior Leadership Circle Program, tailored for top IT I&O executives. This program aims to foster collaborative discussions around new strategies and innovative ideas while providing opportunities to expand one's professional network. It will include targeted sessions, workshops, roundtables, and a keynote speech by Naomi Bagdonas, a respected lecturer from Stanford Graduate School of Business and bestselling author.
Noteworthy Keynotes and Guest Speakers
The lineup of speakers includes insightful keynote presentations such as:
- Gartner Opening Keynote: "Scaling Agentic AI to Enable Your Autonomous IT Operations Future" led by Joe Rogus and Erin Pierre, both esteemed analysts at Gartner.
- Gartner Keynote: "Strategic Roadmap for Platform-Centric I&O" presented by Roger Williams, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner.
- Guest Keynote: "The Next Renaissance" featuring Zack Kass, Global AI Advisor and former lead at OpenAI.
This event is not only an opportunity to learn but also to engage with industry peers and forge valuable connections. Join us in Las Vegas this December for an experience that promises to shape the future of your organization.