Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo

Active

Next edition: Nov 2027 (TBC; 2026: 9-12 Nov), Barcelona
Country: Spain (ES)
HQ: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Parent: Gartner, Inc., a publicly traded information-technology research, advisory and events company; Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Spain is a conference operated by Gartner rather than an independent company.

Indexes

AI & Data

Overview

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Spain is the Barcelona edition of Gartner’s recurring IT leadership conference series, aimed primarily at CIOs and senior IT executives. The event combines Gartner analyst research, keynotes, peer networking, workshops and an IT Xpo exhibition featuring technology and solution providers.¹² The 2026 Spain edition is scheduled for 9–12 November 2026 at the International Barcelona Convention Center and lists more than 6,500 CIOs and IT executives in attendance.¹ Its focus includes artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and technology strategy.

History

Gartner was founded in 1979 by Gideon Gartner as an information-technology research and advisory company. It developed a research-subscription, analyst-advisory and events model serving technology executives. Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo is an active Gartner conference series held in regional markets, including Barcelona, Spain; the specific Spain conference page does not identify a separate founding entity or independent corporate history.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Spain — Barcelona executive conference	Flagship CIO and senior IT leadership event
IT Xpo — technology exhibition	Provider showcase integrated into the conference	Included with conference registration
Analyst advisory sessions — one-on-ones, roundtables and workshops	Structured access to Gartner analysts and peer discussion	Included with eligible conference registration
Signature Series and track sessions — research-led programming	Strategic briefings on technology and executive priorities	Included with conference registration

Manufacturing

Not applicable. Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo is a research, advisory and business conference service rather than a manufactured-product brand; the Spain event is organized by Gartner and delivered through a physical conference venue, analyst sessions, networking and an exhibitor area.

Notable Products

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Spain - Annual Gartner conference in Barcelona for CIOs and IT executives, combining analyst presentations, keynotes, peer networking and technology-provider exhibits.
IT Xpo - Interactive exhibition area where attendees examine technology products and services from participating solution providers.
Conference sessions and signature series - Scheduled analyst-led presentations covering strategic technology trends, AI, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and executive priorities.
Analyst meetings and executive programs - Conference networking and advisory formats, including analyst one-on-one meetings, roundtables, workshops and Ask the Expert sessions, subject to eligibility and availability.

Reputation

The conference is regarded as a major meeting point for CIOs, IT executives, Gartner analysts and technology vendors, with its value centered on concentrated access to research, peer discussion and providers.¹⁴ Professionals may value the breadth of sessions and analyst access, while common reservations about Gartner events generally concern high attendance costs, vendor influence and the practical applicability of broad research frameworks. The official Spain page describes a full-registration package that includes keynotes, analyst meetings, roundtables, workshops, Ask the Expert sessions, agenda planning and IT Xpo access.²⁷

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