Gartner Announces IT Symposium/Xpo 2025: A Premier Event for CIOs and IT Executives

Gartner Inc (IT) has announced the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025, a premier event for CIOs and IT executives, to take place from October 20-23, 2025, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event will feature over 8,000 attendees, 140 Gartner experts, and 180 solution providers across 350+ sessions, covering topics such as generative AI, business transformation, and cybersecurity. The symposium is recognized as the world's most important gathering for IT leaders, offering a comprehensive platform to explore future technology trends.

Gartner Inc. (NYSE: IT) has announced the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025, a premier event for CIOs and IT executives, to take place from October 20-23, 2025, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The event will feature over 8,000 attendees, 140 Gartner experts, and 180 solution providers across 350+ sessions, covering topics such as generative AI, business transformation, and cybersecurity. The symposium is recognized as the world's most important gathering for IT leaders, offering a comprehensive platform to explore future technology trends.

The symposium, themed "Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence," will focus on the growing value divide in organizations' AI efforts. According to Gartner, 60% of CIOs see little return, while 40% see some but want more. The event aims to provide actionable insights and expert guidance on how to bridge this gap and rethink workforce, operations, and functional identities [1].

Key sessions include the Gartner Opening Keynote: "Bridging the Value Divide," which will delve into Gartner's unique view on the AI value divide. The event will also feature the Signature Series, covering top strategic technology trends, the CIO and technology executive agenda, and emerging technology visions for 2026 and beyond [2].

In addition to the main sessions, the event offers special programming such as the CIO Circle Program, Midsize Enterprise Program, Industry-Specific Programming, and Women in Technology Program. The IT Xpo will showcase over 180 leading providers of IT solutions, providing attendees with live demonstrations and virtual meetings with exhibitors [3].

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 promises to be a significant event for IT leaders, providing them with the latest insights and trends to navigate the future of technology and business. The event is expected to attract a wide range of attendees, including CIOs, senior leaders, and technology executives, eager to explore the latest innovations and best practices.

References:
[1] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250714845731/gartner-announces-gartner-it-symposiumxpo-october-20-23-in-orlando
[2] https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-07-14-gartner-announces-gartner-it-symposium-slash-xpo-october-20-23-in-orlando
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/gartner-bull-case-theory-191941831.html