Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026 Barcelona

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona is Gartner's flagship conference for CIOs and senior IT executives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, billed as the world's most important gathering of CIOs and IT executives. Over four days at the International Barcelona Convention Center, Gartner analysts and guest keynotes help attendees separate hype from reality and validate their technology strategy.

2026 featured topics

The programme is built on Gartner research and more than 200,000 annual conversations between analysts and the IT community.

• Agentic AI
• AI technology and infrastructure
• Cybersecurity and enterprise resilience
• Emerging technologies
• Operating models

Programmes and formats

Beyond keynotes and analyst sessions, attendees can book one-to-one time with analysts, roundtables and workshops, and join specialised programmes.

• CIO Circle Program (application required)
• Women in Technology Program
• Midsize Enterprise Program
• Industry insights woven through the week
• Xpo with 125+ solution providers

Who attends

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs and other senior IT and business technology leaders from enterprises and the public sector, together with 130+ on-site Gartner analysts and leading technology vendors.

Tickets & passes

• Standard price — EUR 7,225: Plus VAT
• Public-sector price — EUR 5,525: Plus VAT; proof of public-sector status required