# Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Australia 2026

- Dates: October 2026
- Location: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia
- Organiser: Gartner
- Expected attendance: 1,418

## About

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is a conference for CIOs and IT executives focused on practical solutions to accelerate technology strategy and adapt to disruptions. It features sessions on emerging IT trends and challenges, including AI and cybersecurity.

## Who attends

Join the World’s Most Important Gathering of CIOs and IT Executives™ to separate hype from reality.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/apac/symposium-australia)
- [Agenda](https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/apac/symposium-australia/sessions)

## Topics

- AI
- Privacy
- Risk
- Automation
- Engineering
- Design
- Talent
- Technology
- Software
- Product Management
- Product
- Leadership

## Speakers

- Sally Parker, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
- Neil Osmond, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Neha Kumar, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
- Richard Addiscott, VP Analyst, Gartner

## Ticket pricing

USD 3409

## Where to stay

- **Sofitel**: 280 m from the venue, 81 Surf Parade, 4218
  - [Hotel website](http://www./broadbeachaustralia.com/)
- **Peppers Broadbeach**: 350 m from the venue, 21 Elizabeth Avenue, 4218
  - [Hotel website](https://www.peppers.com.au/broadbeach/)
- **Neptune Resort**: 680 m from the venue, 30 Surf Parade, 4218
- **Crowne Plaza Surfer's Paradise**: 1.2 km from the venue, 2801 Gold Coast Highway
  - [Hotel website](https://www.crowneplazasurfersparadise.com.au/)
- **Gold Coast Inn**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **The Langham & Jewel Residences**: 1.3 km from the venue, 38 Old Burleigh Road, 4217
  - [Hotel website](https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/gold-coast/)
- **The Penthouses**: 1.5 km from the venue
- **Club Surfers**: 1.5 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/gartner-it-symposium-xpo-australia-broadbeach-71f2a5122a47/