Powerful forces are driving rapid transformation across the oil, gas, and broader energy sectors. As organizations invest in future-ready capabilities, they are increasingly seeking guidance on how to shape, energize, and lead these initiatives with confidence. Join us to gain practical insights to streamline workflows, optimize assets and build resilient, future ready operations.
Experience an objective, strategic digital oil and gas perspective
Connect with oil & gas technology analysts and peers
- Industry Content
- Industry Networking
- Conference Highlights
Industry Content
Industry-Specific Sessions:
- Hype Cycle for Oil and Gas, 2026
- Oil and Gas: Use Top Trends for Operational Excellence
With over 300+ sessions, there’s more to explore. Top-trending sessions include:
- 7 Disruptions You Might Not See Coming: 2026-2031
- Signature Series: 2027 CIO & Tech Executive Agenda
- Decision Intelligence: Getting Value From AI Agents and Multiagent Systems
- Signature Series: CEO Watch 2026
- Signature Series: Top Strategic Predictions for 2027 and Beyond
- Signature Series: Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2027
*Agenda as of June 2026
Industry Networking
Connect with oil & gas 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 oil & gas analysts and external thought leaders. Discuss topics impacting the oil & gas 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 oil & gas.*
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.
Conference Highlights
Get fresh perspectives and collaborate with industry leaders and analysts 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 analyst.
Attend industry-specific sessions tailored specifically to oil & gas.
Meet one-on-one with a Gartner analsyt 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.
- Access the IT Xpo to connect with leading technology providers and explore innovative, cost-effective solutions.
"Gartner IT Symposium is the best for the c-level executives because they are focused on the best practices and novelties for the technology sector. I hope I can come back every year and enjoy all this amazing material and networking! "
Tatiana Escovedo
Digital Transformation General Manager, Petrobras