Experience an objective, strategic digital finance perspective

The Indian banking and financial services sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation as it moves beyond traditional operating models to navigate a more dynamic, digitally-driven landscape. With increasing regulatory complexity, evolving customer expectations, and rising decision risks, technology has emerged as a critical priority for industry leaders.

Program Highlights:

We'll delve into strategic and practical decisions by industry CIOs, from short-term fintech engagements and smarter banking products to long-term investments aligned with key future prosperity drivers.

Connect with finance technology experts and peers

  • Industry Networking
  • Highlights
  • Meet a Gartner Analyst
  • 2026 Key Sessions for Banking and Finance
Industry Networking

Join industry interactive sessions

Interactive sessions allow you to engage with a small group of your industry peers - facilitated by Gartner - on specific topics and issues*

Networking activities

From breakfasts and lunches to breaks and evening receptions, Gartner provides plenty of opportunities to organically meet peers and make connections. 

Find your industry peers

Download the Conference Navigator mobile app and opt-in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, org size, industry sector and region. 

*Pre-registration is required. These sessions are available to end users only; space is limited.
Highlights
  • Two one-on-one meetings with a Gartner analyst to directly address your key initiatives and challenges, tailored to the expert answers you need
  • Roundtable sessions to connect with peers from leading organizations to discuss relevant topics, inspired by the latest insights and hosted by a Gartner analyst
  • Peer networking events designed to provide natural conversations away from a screen
  • Access to our IT Xpo including the leading technology solution providers innovating essential business capabilities
Meet a Gartner Analyst

Take the opportunity to meet with a Gartner analyst who specializes in banking and finance while attending Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. Each conference ticket includes two one-on-one meetings with a Gartner analyst to explore any topic of your choosing.
2026 Key Sessions for BFSI

Hear directly from Gartner analysts specializing in banking and finance, and connect with peers in your industry through key sessions, including:

  • Banking: Top Technology Trends in Banking for CIOs to Prioritize
  • Ask the Analyst for Banking: Early Implementations and Opportunities for AI Agents
  • Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence in Banking, 2026
  • Ask the Analyst: What Are Practical Approaches for Banks to Modernize Core Banking Systems?
  • Banking and Financial Services Roundtable: How Are You Managing AI Risk and Governance in Practice?
  • Ask the Analyst: What Is the CIOs Role in Putting the DPDP Act into Practice?
  • The New CIOs Opportunity: Becoming Disinformation Leader in Their Enterprise
  • Guardians of the Future: How CIOs Can Leverage Guardian Agents for Trustworthy and Secure AI
  • Signature Series: Emerging Technology Vision 2026
  • Introducing the Platform for the Future: Autonomous Business Platform
  • Emerging Technology: Accelerating Innovation by Learning From Other Industries
  • Building Business-Focused IT Strategy: Using Capabilities as the Foundation for Success
  • Sovereignty by Design: Building Optionality in a Fractured World
  • How CIOs Are Cutting Costs With AI in 2026

"Gartner Symposium is now a calendar event for me which I am eagerly waiting to connect, learn and apply to fulfill my business needs. It's a rare opportunity to benchmark strategies, understand global trends, and explore innovative approaches that can shape the future of our organization."

Jojy Payyanickal
Chief Technology Officer, Geojit Financial Services Ltd.