--- eventsindex_id: EI-06882 slug: gartner-application-innovation-business-solutions-summit title: "Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit" title_alt: [] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/gartner-application-innovation-business-solutions-summit.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-09-14 to 2026-09-15" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-09-14 date_end: 2026-09-15 venue: "InterContinental London - The O2, London" city: "London" country: "United Kingdom" organiser: "Gartner" organiser_url: "https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/applications-uk" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: autumn meta_description: "Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit, London, September 14-15 2026." editorial_take: "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." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit > *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."* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | September 14-15, 2026 | InterContinental London - The O2, London | Gartner | ~543 (according to the organiser) | ## Definition 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. ## What shapes the Gartner Application Innovation Summit programme 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. ## Who attends Gartner Application Innovation Summit - Chief Application Officers and senior application development leaders - Software engineering executives and architects in enterprise organisations - CIOs and CTOs evaluating platform and vendor strategy - Enterprise architects responsible for modernisation programmes - Technology leaders benchmarking AI adoption against industry peers ## What the Gartner Application Innovation Summit format includes - Keynote sessions from Gartner analysts and invited speakers - Role-based breakout sessions aligned to seniority level - One-on-one analyst meetings (scheduled in advance) - Peer networking roundtables - Sponsor and vendor exhibition ## What the Gartner Application Innovation Summit programme covers - Application modernisation strategies and migration patterns - AI integration into enterprise software pipelines - Enterprise software selection and vendor management - Software engineering team operating models - Digital transformation governance and measurement ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is the Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit? 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. ### Who is the primary audience? Senior technology executives responsible for application strategy, modernisation, and software engineering. The event is calibrated for decision-makers rather than practitioner engineers. ### Is this part of a global series? Yes. Gartner runs this summit in multiple regions. The EMEA edition is held annually in London. ### Who is Gartner Application Innovation Summit NOT designed for? 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 venue: InterContinental London - The O2 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. ## The organiser: Gartner 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. --- ## Editorial take *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.* ## How to register and what it costs 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. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Where is the venue? InterContinental London - The O2, Greenwich Peninsula, South East London. Nearest tube station: North Greenwich (Jubilee Line). ### Is attendance open to non-Gartner clients? Yes, registration is open. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and must be confirmed with Gartner directly. ### Are one-on-one analyst meetings available to all attendees? 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. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | 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 | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Attendance figure of 543 and speaker count of 53 from Gartner conference page. Guest keynote Peter Hinssen confirmed. Ticket pricing not publicly listed. **Variables:** 28/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable