# Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Spain 2026

- Dates: 9 November 2026 to 12 November 2026
- Location: International Barcelona Convention Center, Barcelona, Spain
- Organiser: Gartner
- Expected attendance: 4,495

## Who attends

Join a large and diverse group of CIOs and IT executives at a conference that prioritizes meaningful interactions and powerful connections.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

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

## Topics

- AI
- Privacy
- Risk
- Automation
- Design
- Talent
- Strategic Planning And Execution
- Technology
- Sales
- Women
- Product
- Leadership

## Speakers

- Naomi Bagdonas
- Felipe Gomez, Keynote Pianist
- Daryl Plummer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Kristin Moyer, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Frank Buytendijk, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Bettina Tratz-Ryan, VP Analyst, Gartner
- Nader Henein, VP Analyst, Gartner
- Alicia Mullery, VP Analyst, Gartner
- Helena Boschi, Psychologist and Neuroscientist
- Andreas Ekstrom, Swedish Journalist, Author and Digital Futurist
- Abed Ajraou, Sr Executive Partner, Domains
- Melanie Alexander, VP Analyst
- Philip Allega, VP Analyst
- Jose Luis Anton Hernando, VP, Executive Partner
- Frank Appenzeller, Executive Partner
- Dave Aron, Distinguished VP Analyst
- Wassim Azzi, Executive Partner
- Philip Baulch, Sr Executive Partner
- Claudio Becchetti, Executive Partner
- Pawel Bialka, Executive Partner
- Yoann Bianic, Sr Director Analyst
- Diana Billingham, Executive Partner

## Ticket pricing

USD 6435

## Where to stay

- **Cram**: 120 m from the venue, 54 Carrer d'Aribau
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelcram.com/en/)
- **AXEL Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, Barcelona
  - [Hotel website](https://www.axelhotels.com/en/axel-hotel-barcelona/hotel)
- **The Corner**: 200 m from the venue, 178 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08036
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecornerhotel-barcelona.com/)
  - Phone: +34 93 5542400
- **Aramunt Aparthotel**: 200 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.lofts-apartments.com/)
  - Phone: +34 93 3668800
- **Petit Palace Trencadis**: 210 m from the venue, 4 stars, 157 Carrer de València, Barcelona, 08011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.petitpalace.com/en/petit-palace-trencadis/)
  - Phone: +34 934 52 05 33
- **Best Western Premier Hotel Dante**: 220 m from the venue, 4 stars, 181 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08036
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/)
  - Phone: +34 933232254
- **Hotel Balmes**: 260 m from the venue, 4 stars, 216 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08008
  - [Hotel website](https://www.derbyhotels.com/en/hotels/balmes-hotel/)
  - Phone: +34 93 451 19 14
- **Hotel Praktik Vinoteca**: 290 m from the venue, 51 Carrer de Balmes
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelpraktikvinoteca.com)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/gartner-it-symposium-xpo-spain-barcelona-f74e3743a8e8/