At Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, discover how AI, automation and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of manufacturing. Explore practical use cases for AI agents, gain clarity on where to invest next, and understand the innovations driving smarter, more resilient operations and supply chains.
Connect with peers and Gartner analysts to navigate complexity, optimize performance and accelerate your journey toward a more adaptive, data-driven manufacturing enterprise.
Industry-Specific Sessions:
With over 300+ sessions, there’s more to explore. Top-trending sessions include:
*Agenda as of June 2026
Connect with manufacturing industry peers - across organizational size and specialty - through a variety of networking gatherings.
Join large-group keynotes setting the stage for emerging technology and trends, and sessions featuring Gartner manufacturing experts and external thought leaders. Discuss topics impacting the manufacturing industry in smaller-setting roundtables and workshops. You have a variety of ways to discover new insights, engage and validate your strategy, and walk away ready to make smarter, faster decisions.
Industry Interactive Sessions
Engage with a small group of industry peers - facilitated by a Gartner analyst - covering specific topics and issues most relevant to manufacturing*
Conference Networking Activities
Take advantage of curated, relaxed environments to connect - from CIO-exclusive lunches to informal breaks and evening receptions.
Throughout the conference, choose from multiple opportunities to meet peers and build lasting connections.
Connect 1-1 with Industry Peers
Start connecting before the conference and plan your onsite schedule to grow your professional network. Download the Conference Navigator app and opt in to Attendee Networking. Search for peers by role, organization size, industry sector, and region.
*Pre-registration is required. These sessions are not available to vendors; space is limited.
Get fresh perspectives and collaborate with industry leaders and experts as you access exclusive Gartner research, solve shared challenges, and engage in unique experiences.
Join the Gartner CIO Circle Program—designed for Chief Information Officers, offering exclusive sessions tailored to your priorities to explore new strategies, share ideas, and grow your peer community.
Discover critical insights for the year ahead in Gartner Signature Series sessions, including Top Strategic Technology Trends, Top Strategic Predictions, and the CIO and Technology Executive Agenda.
Participate in industry roundtables to connect with peers from leading organizations, inspired by the latest research and hosted by a Gartner expert.
Attend industry-specific sessions tailored specifically to manufacturing.
Meet one-on-one with a Gartner analyst to address your key initiatives and challenges with actionable outcomes.
Engage in peer networking events for natural conversations during meals, receptions, and a special event—reserved exclusively for this conference.
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