Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is a three-day conference and technology exhibition taking place from 16 to 18 November 2026 at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, built for CIOs, senior IT leaders and technology vendors.
Gartner announced the Kochi edition on 29 September 2026 and expects more than 1,300 CIOs and senior IT leaders. The programme features over 50 Gartner experts, guest keynote speakers and solution providers across 106 sessions, under the theme “Ignite Intelligence”. For manufacturers and industrial companies tracking digital transformation, the event is a useful read on where enterprise technology spending is heading. Our IT Q2 FY27 preview covers the sector backdrop.
What to Expect at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
The opening keynote is titled “Reaching Escape Velocity – Shaping an Effective Enterprise AI Economy”, and the central argument is that CIOs should combine human ingenuity with AI to drive value, agility and leadership. Guest keynotes are expected from Sridhar Vembu, who will speak on resilience, innovation and long-term success, and Kath Koschel, who will speak on change resilience.
Signature Series sessions preview the 2027 CIO and Tech Executive Agenda, top strategic technology trends and predictions for 2027, and human-AI collaboration, along with a session on AI, sovereignty and the so-called “SaaSpocalypse”. Special programmes include the CIO Circle, Women in Technology and Industry Specific Insights. The IT Xpo is expected to host more than 60 technology and solution providers with live demos, exhibitor meetings and presentations.
Who Should Attend Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo?
The audience is senior: CIOs, CTOs, heads of digital and data, enterprise architects and IT procurement leaders. Technology vendors, system integrators and startups looking to meet enterprise buyers also attend. Business outcomes typically include benchmarking technology strategy against peers, shortlisting vendors, and building relationships that continue after the event. For industrial and manufacturing companies, the Industry Specific Insights track is the natural starting point.
Dates, Venue and How to Register
The symposium runs from 16 to 18 November 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala. Registration is handled through Gartner’s official conference site, and the event is also listed on MeetGrow. Gartner offers press passes to full-time journalists from editorial publications. Delegates should check the official site for pass types and early-registration deadlines.
Why Technology Leaders Shouldn’t Miss This Expo
Enterprise AI has moved from pilot to budget line, and Indian CIOs are being asked to show returns while managing data sovereignty, security and talent constraints. A concentrated three-day programme with analyst guidance and a vendor floor lets leaders compare approaches in one place. Kochi’s growing technology and start-up ecosystem adds local relevance for southern India buyers. Industrial readers planning automation spending may also want to see our Industrial Connect Expo preview, held the same week in Greater Noida.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026?
It takes place from 16 to 18 November 2026 at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, Kerala.
Who organises Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo?
The event is organised by Gartner, the research and advisory firm. The Kochi edition was announced on 29 September 2026.
How can I register for Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo?
Register through Gartner’s official conference site, or check the event listing on MeetGrow for details and links.
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