The World’s Most Important Gathering of CIOs and IT Executives™
8 – 11 November 2021 | EMEA | Virtual
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Why Gartner
Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Our expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s most critical priorities. Across every major business function, Gartner provides the expertise needed to tackle your key initiatives, stay ahead of competition and grow your organization’s value.
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The conference offers three tracks to:
Bring to life the latest Gartner research through track sessions, Signature Series sessions and Maverick sessions
Spark ideas during smaller, interactive sessions, such as roundtables, clinics and Ask the Expert sessions, by engaging in thought-provoking discussions with Gartner experts and peers
Connect Gartner experts with attendees for personal guidance in a private one-on-one setting
The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference brings together CIOs and IT executives to discuss key topics, including dynamic leadership, digital business acceleration, cybersecurity, customer experience, future of work and more. You’ll have access to some of the greatest minds in IT and opportunities to engage with peers facing similar challenges.
What you can expect at the conference
Designed for CIOs and IT executives focused on these key initiatives
This year’s topic-focused agenda delivers the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights across topics, covering the challenges most critical to CIOs.
Application Acceleration
Artificial Intelligence, Data and Analytics
Cloud, Infrastructure and Operations
Customer and Citizen Experience
Cybersecurity and Risk Management
DEI and Corporate Responsibility
Digital Business Acceleration
Dynamic Leadership
Funding Digital
Future of Work
Innovation and Disruption
Operational Excellence and Operating Models
Strategic Planning and Execution
Talent, Culture and Change
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This exclusive program is designed for CIOs to focus on delivering the future of work, pivoting personal leadership and adapting the IT operating model to drive value and agility. It is the ideal opportunity for you to connect with peers across regions and industries to share best practices and gain new perspectives on leading enterprise change.
The CIO Experience
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo has a number of special programs available to attendees to frame insights and information by organization size, industry and more.
Special programs at the conference
Women CIO/Women in IT
Designed exclusively for like-minded senior executive women, the Gartner Women in IT/CIO Program provides an environment and platform that nurture collaboration and foster the creation of long-lasting peer connections.
Midsize Enterprise Program
Designed with scale and resources in mind, the Midsize Enterprise Program is specificallyfor CIOs and IT executives from midsize enterprises.
Track sessions and interactive experiences focus on issues relevant to diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity, as well as corporate sustainability, equity and inclusion.
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Industry insights
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo provides an exceptional platform for CIOs and IT executives to gain multifaceted insight into the opportunities and challenges of leading and succeeding in a changing world in key verticals. It offers you the ideal setting to exchange ideas and experiences with others from your industry.
Exhibitor Engagement Zone
The virtual Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo helps you gain access to exhibitors within your own workspace and at your own pace. Take advantage of access to some of the world’s leading technology and solution providers to help you accelerate your technology decisions.
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Gartner virtual conferences are delivered within one integrated portal, allowing you to explore every aspect of the conference, plan your personal agenda, engage in the live conference and navigate sessions postconference.
Virtual experience
See how all the insights, connections and experience come together at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.
What’s included
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*These sessions are open to end users only and require online preregistration; space is limited. Depending on availability and eligibility, registered attendees may sign up for this type of session through the Gartner Conference Navigator. Gartner one-on-one meetings are subject to expert availability and are not intended for vendor briefings or product demonstrations. © 2021 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. EVTM_932_1395753
