# Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo

- Dates: 16 November 2026 to 18 November 2026
- Location: Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kochi, India
- Organiser: Gartner
- Expected attendance: 192

## About

The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 is a conference for CIOs and IT executives focused on IT leadership and strategy. It covers topics such as AI, AI governance, technology infrastructure, and the business value of IT. The event aims to provide data-driven insights and networking opportunities for IT professionals.

## Who attends

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo is an opportunity to connect with your community and our analysts. Build and diversify your network by meeting forward-thinking CIOs and senior IT executives across security, data and analytics, applications, and IT infrastructure and operations.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

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

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- Jason Wong, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Tomas Nielsen, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
- Nate Suda, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

## Where to stay

- **No 18 Hotel**: 80 m from the venue, KB Jacob Road, Kochi, 682001
  - [Hotel website](https://www.no18.co.in)
  - Phone: +91-8606047544
- **Hotel Fort Manor**: 80 m from the venue, Fort Kochi
- **Killian**: 80 m from the venue
- **Abad Pepper Route**: 120 m from the venue, KB Jacob Road, 682001
- **Bright Heritage**: 130 m from the venue, Tower Road
- **Brunton Boatyard**: 150 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cghearth.com/brunton-boatyard)
- **Casa Linda**: 180 m from the venue
- **Princess Inn**: 190 m from the venue

## What people are saying

- [Opening Keynote: The Golden Path to AI Value | Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BHsubwjmSQ)
  - AI isn't everything, but it's touching everything — so how can leaders achieve the next level of value?See the top insights from IT Symposium/Xpo: https://gt...
- [IT Leaders: Your Guide to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AopvFgM4gxo)
  - CIOs face mounting pressure to innovate and deliver results — while capturing AI's true value. At Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, gain actionable AI strategies, exclusive insights and connections ...

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