Gartner Announces IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 in Orlando, Florida

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 will take place from October 20-23, 2025, at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Over 8,000 CIOs and senior leaders are expected to attend, focusing on AI, business transformation, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Key themes include adaptive leadership, AI-ready data, and building a future-ready workforce. The event will feature more than 350 sessions, 140 Gartner experts, and 180 solution providers.

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025, scheduled from October 20-23, 2025, at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is set to be one of the most significant gatherings of CIOs and IT executives globally. With over 8,000 attendees expected, the event will delve into the future of IT and business, focusing on key areas such as AI, business transformation, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

The conference, themed "Agents of Change: Leading Through Intelligence," aims to equip leaders with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of digital transformation. As the lead change agent, attendees will explore adaptive leadership, smart tech decisions, innovation, and the creation of a future-ready workforce. The event will feature over 350 sessions, 140 Gartner experts, and 180 solution providers, providing a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities.

One of the highlights of the symposium will be the Gartner Opening Keynote: "Bridging the Value Divide," which will address the growing gap between the effectiveness of AI efforts in organizations. Gartner will discuss strategies to bridge this divide, focusing on rethinking workforces, operations, and organizational identities.

The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Signature Series will cover the most anticipated insights and findings to help attendees prepare for the year ahead. Topics include the top strategic technology trends for 2026, the CIO and technology executive agenda for 2026, and emerging technology visions for the future. Special programming will also be available to dive deeper into key trends and provide face-to-face connections with peers and experts.

In addition to the main event, the symposium will offer various programs tailored to different segments, such as the CIO Circle Program, Midsize Enterprise Program, Industry-Specific Programming, Women in Technology Program, and the IT Xpo solution showcase. The IT Xpo will feature live demonstrations and presentations from leading IT solution providers, highlighting the latest technology directions.

References:
[1] https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-07-14-gartner-announces-gartner-it-symposium-slash-xpo-october-20-23-in-orlando
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250714845731/gartner-announces-gartner-it-symposiumxpo-october-20-23-in-orlando
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250714845731/en/Gartner-Announces-Gartner-IT-SymposiumXpo-October-20-23-in-Orlando