Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2027
March 8 – 10, 2027 | Orlando, FL

Target Audience
- Chief Data & Analytics Officers (CDAOs)
- Heads of AI
- Data & analytics leaders
- Executives and managers responsible for data‑driven business transformation
- Professionals new to CDAO or similar leadership roles

Speakers
- Gartner analysts and industry experts (including AI, data governance, and architecture specialists)
- Leaders from leading organizations sharing practical case studies

Topics
- AI, Generative AI, and AI Agents: building, scaling, cost‑optimizing, and delivering business value
- Articulating Business Value: building business cases, measuring ROI, and demonstrating impact
- Data, Analytics, and AI Governance: risk, privacy, ethics, and trust frameworks
- Data Architecture & Ecosystems: on‑prem, cloud, multicloud, hybrid models, data mesh, AI‑powered innovation
- Leadership & Organization Structure: empowering agile teams, aligning strategy, and improving operating models
- Skills, Literacy & Business Transformation: developing data skills, fostering literacy, and enabling rapid AI‑driven change

Goals
- Uncover the latest data and analytics insights and solutions
- Accelerate business outcomes through data‑driven strategies
- Enable attendees to communicate and prove the value of data initiatives
- Provide frameworks for governance, architecture, and leadership in a rapidly evolving landscape
- Facilitate networking with peers, Gartner experts, and technology providers

Format
- Multi‑day conference with keynote sessions, breakout tracks, and interactive workshops
- Roundtables, one‑on‑one meetings, and networking breakfasts
- Exhibit showcase and daily receptions for vendor engagement
- Specialized programs:
* CDAO Circle Program – exclusive experience for CDAOs and Heads of AI (application required)
* AI Leadership – insights, frameworks, and case studies for AI executives
* New to Role Sessions – targeted guidance for leaders newly stepping into CDAO roles
- Gartner Conference Navigator app for agenda building, session filtering, and meeting scheduling