Two days for senior application and software engineering leaders to engage with Gartner analysts and peers on application modernisation, AI integration, and enterprise software strategy. The 2026 EMEA edition runs under the theme "Deliver the Future: Innovate, Lead, Act."
The Gartner Application Innovation and Business Solutions Summit is a two-day executive conference focused on application modernisation, AI integration, enterprise software strategy, and digital transformation. It is part of Gartner's global summit series and targets C-suite and senior leaders in application development and software engineering. The 2026 EMEA edition takes place in London with approximately 53 speakers.
The programme is anchored in Gartner research, delivered primarily by Gartner analysts alongside a small number of guest keynotes. Sessions are structured around the firm's research framework, giving attendees direct access to the methodologies and data that inform Gartner's published reports. The 2026 guest keynote features Peter Hinssen, entrepreneur and author at Nexxworks, known for his work on the future of technology in business.
It is Gartner's flagship EMEA conference for senior application and software engineering leaders, combining Gartner analyst research sessions with peer networking and sponsor exhibition. It is distinct from Gartner's infrastructure or security summits and focuses specifically on the application layer.
Senior technology executives responsible for application strategy, modernisation, and software engineering. The event is calibrated for decision-makers rather than practitioner engineers.
Yes. Gartner runs this summit in multiple regions. The EMEA edition is held annually in London.
Hands-on software engineers looking for code-level workshops. Startup founders without enterprise scale. Developers seeking open-source or community-driven content. Architects who already have extensive Gartner analyst access. Anyone expecting a speaker-diverse, community-curated agenda.
The InterContinental London at The O2 is a hotel-conference complex located on the Greenwich Peninsula in South East London. It offers purpose-built conference facilities within a hotel environment, accessible by Jubilee Line (North Greenwich station). The venue is commonly used for corporate and executive-format events.
Gartner is a global research and advisory firm providing insights, data, and tools for technology and business leaders. It organises a worldwide calendar of role-specific summits, each designed to extend the research relationship with clients into a live, facilitated format. Attendees are typically Gartner clients or prospects.
A Gartner analyst-heavy format built for enterprise decision-makers rather than engineers; the ratio of research content to practitioner experience is high, and ticket price reflects that positioning.
Registration is open via the official Gartner conference website. Ticket pricing is not publicly listed on the conference page and is typically provided on request or through Gartner's client account teams. Gartner clients may have access to discounted or included registration depending on their contract terms.
InterContinental London - The O2, Greenwich Peninsula, South East London. Nearest tube station: North Greenwich (Jubilee Line).
Yes, registration is open. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be confirmed with Gartner directly.
One-on-one analyst meetings are a standard feature of Gartner summits and can typically be booked in advance via the attendee portal. Availability is limited.
| Official website | https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/applications-uk |
| Register | https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/applications-uk |
| Programme | not publicly disclosed |