Making connections is a core aspect of the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference. That’s why we provide formal and informal networking opportunities with your peers, Gartner experts and technology solution vendors. From networking with peers inside and outside of your industry, connecting with individuals from organizations similar in size, we bring together the top minds in technology. Explore the networking experience at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2023.
Your networking experience at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference
Connect with peers
Some of the most invaluable pieces of information come from peers! At Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, you have access to all of these moments for real talk, inspiration and, if we’re being honest, commiseration. View the sample list of organizations that attended the conference in 2022.
Interactive sessions
Discuss and work through your most pressing issues with peers in group settings through interactive sessions, such as workshops and Contract Negotiation Clinics.
Networking receptions
Join evening receptions where you can engage with your peers, Gartner experts and leading technology and solution providers in a relaxed setting.
Roundtables
Focused on peer perspectives and best practices, these small sessions are facilitated by Gartner and allow you to share insights while learning from the lessons and experiences of diverse attendees around you.
Midsize Enterprise Program
Discuss and work through the top challenges facing midsize enterprise organizations with peers in group settings through interactive sessions, such as Ask the Expert and track sessions. Learn more about the Midsize Enterprise Program.
Women in Technology Program
Designed for like-minded executive women, Gartner Women in Technology Program provides an environment and a platform to discuss how women can lead, find their voice and bring their brilliance forward.
Industry sessions
Connect with CIOs and IT leaders inside and outside your industry. From dedicated industry sessions to formal and informal networking opportunities, Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo offers many occasions to connect with your peers.
Interactive sessions at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2023
Some of the most invaluable pieces of information come from peers! This conference is designed so you can engage with and learn from peers and Gartner experts in myriad ways.
Ask the Expert sessions
Dive deeper into a specific topic by bringing questions to a Gartner expert-led Q&A session.
- Ask the Expert: AI Joins the Team: “Hello World!”
- Ask the Expert: CIO and Technology Executive Agenda for 2024
- Ask the Expert: Top Strategic Predictions for 2024 and Beyond: The Year Everything Changed
- More to be announced!
Workshops
Collaborate with peers by taking the most important topics and learning how to apply them to your business.
- Workshops coming soon.
Roundtables
Focused on peer perspectives and best practices, these small sessions are facilitated by Gartner and allow you to share insights while learning from the experiences of diverse attendees around you.
- Roundtables coming soon.
Contract Negotiation Clinics
Learn how to negotiate the best contracts for your organization, regardless of your vendor size. In these interactive sessions, gain Gartner insight, tactics and expert guidance to help you achieve cost optimization.
- Contract Negotiation Clinic: Gartner's Top 10 Tips, Tactics and Tricks to Enhance Your Negotiation Playbook
- Contract Negotiation Clinic: Microsoft
- Contract Negotiation Clinic: Salesforce
- Contract Negotiation Clinic: Software as a Service
Engage with Gartner experts
Gartner experts are the keystone to Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with Gartner experts to get tailored advice on their most pressing challenges.
Gartner one-on-one meetings
These popular meetings offer you the undivided attention of a Gartner expert who listens and guides you on the matters most critical to your success. Preregistration is required. These sessions are available to end users only. Space is limited.
Ask the Expert sessions
These topic-driven sessions provide a more intimate discussion forum and feature one Gartner expert and end-user peers posing questions.
Gartner expert meetings outside of one-on-one meetings as part of the conference registration are limited and require prior approval. Work with your Gartner representative for any additional meetings with Gartner experts. Preregistration is required.
Talk tech with vendors
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo offers myriad opportunities to network with technology solution providers.
IT Xpo stage sessions
These brief presentations offer a quick snapshot of today’s solution landscape — including product reveals by exhibitors and Gartner Magic Quadrant™ and Hype Cycle™ presentations.
Solution Provider sessions
Meet with exhibitors and receive individual guidance tailored to your goals and challenges. You are offered tangible next steps to immediately implement solutions and achieve business priorities.
