Conventions · 2026 archive
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Orlando 2026
October 19–22, 2026
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Official Gartner website · Current information ↗This edition ended on October 22, 2026. This archived guide retains the hotel, program and dining references for that edition. For your next Orlando visit, arrange airport transfers, your hotel and meetings with private transportation from SABERLANE.
Your Journey, Under Control.
2026 edition reference
Four days. A guide for reference.
The Orlando edition for CIOs and technology leaders took place October 19–22, 2026. The dates and references below belong to that completed edition; check with Gartner for current event information.
- Dates
- October 19–22, 2026
- Dolphin
- 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
- Swan
- 1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
- Area
- Lake Buena Vista, Florida
2026 agenda and accommodation
The 2026 reference included Conference Navigator for sessions, workshops and analyst meetings. That edition’s hotel booking portal had already closed when this guide was reviewed. For a new stay, check availability and conditions directly with the hotel.
Official accommodation information ↗Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo / 2026
The 2026 program, for reference.
This selection preserves the focus and tools of the completed edition. The following information is archived; check with the organizer for current events.
2026 priorities
Agentic AI, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and operating models shape the published agenda.
Explore official information ↗Meet the technology community
CIOs, IT executives, Gartner analysts and solution providers meet across sessions, demonstrations and networking.
Explore official information ↗Build your own agenda
Use Gartner Conference Navigator to select sessions and book eligible analyst meetings, workshops and roundtables. Some experiences require advance registration.
Explore official information ↗Make the week useful for your team
Divide session priorities, compare findings and leave time to meet solution providers at the IT Xpo. Confirm access in your registration.
Explore official information ↗Bring your agenda, hotel, meetings and return into one plan.
Plan with SABR →Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
Your hotel. Your arrival. Your itinerary.
Swan & Dolphin, hotels on Gartner’s list and other Orlando destinations for your private transfer. Enter your exact hotel name when booking.
Venue · Swan & Dolphin
Walt Disney World Swan
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith / Library of Congress · Public domain · Archive 2007
Venue · Swan & Dolphin
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Photo: Micha L. Rieser · Attribution · Archive 2008
On Gartner’s hotel list
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Photo: Raman Patel · CC BY 3.0 · Archive 2009
On Gartner’s hotel list
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Photo: Sam Dyess Photography · Copyrighted free use · Archive 2008
On Gartner’s hotel list
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Photo: Chad Sparkes · CC BY 2.0 · Archive 2014
On Gartner’s hotel list
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Photo: Benoît Prieur · CC0 · Archive 2022
On Gartner’s hotel list
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Photo: Bruce Harlick · CC BY 2.0 · Archive 2007
On Gartner’s hotel list
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Photo: WDWbuff · Public domain · Archive 2007
Other Orlando hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Photo: Leonard J. DeFrancisci · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Archive 2013
Other Orlando hotel
Orlando World Center Marriott
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Archive 2012
Other Orlando hotel
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Photo: Hoverflyz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Archive 2010
Other Orlando hotel
Rosen Centre Hotel
Photo: Leonard J. DeFrancisci · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Archive 2013Is your team staying at another hotel?
The hotel list remains a 2026 reference and does not confirm arrangements for another edition. For a new stay, book directly with the hotel and share its exact name and address when planning your transfer.
View the official hotel list ↗Archived program
Gartner 2026 events and receptions.
Completed edition · Published Orlando local times, October 2026
Welcome Reception
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Welcome reception with music and networking. Conference badge required. Check the official agenda for the meeting location.
View official reception ↗Disney’s Hollywood Studios
8:00–11:00 p.m.
Gartner’s special event. Ages 21 and over; conference badge and photo ID required.
View event and access ↗IT Xpo Networking Reception
5:45–7:15 p.m.
IT Xpo reception with attendees, analysts and exhibitors. Confirm the room in Gartner’s agenda.
View official reception ↗These times and access requirements refer to the published 2026 program. Organizer links may be updated for another edition. SABERLANE transportation is booked separately and does not include admission.
Book Your Ride →Gartner 2026 directory · archive selection
Companies at the event.
- Appian
- Ardoq
- AT&T Business
- Atlassian
- AWS
- Boomi
- Brasil IT+
- Capital One Software
- Celonis
- Cisco
- Cloudflare
- Console
- CrowdStrike
- Datadog
- DXC
- Freshworks
- Halo
- Horizon3
- HP Inc.
- HPE
- IBM
- IFS
- Iron Mountain
- Island
- KPMG LLP
- Lenovo
- Lumen
- McKinsey & Company
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Okta
- Red Hat
- Rimini Street
- RingCentral
- SailPoint Technologies
- Salesforce
- SAP
- SAP LeanIX
- ServiceNow
- Siemens
- Smartsheet
- Snowflake
- Superhuman
- T-Mobile USA, Inc.
- ThreatLocker
- UiPath
- Verizon Business
- Workato
- Workday
- Zendesk
After the meetings
A table to continue the conversation.
Three options within Swan & Dolphin to consider when planning dinner.
Bourbon Steak
Michael Mina’s steakhouse for a dinner with colleagues or clients. Confirm group arrangements directly with the restaurant.
Restaurant menu & reservations ↗Todd English’s Bluezoo
Seafood and coastal cooking at the Dolphin. An option for dinner after meetings, with private dining arrangements available through the restaurant.
Restaurant menu & reservations ↗Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Italian dining at the Swan, with pasta, wood-fired pizza and private dining options. Reserve your team’s table with the venue.
Restaurant menu & reservations ↗Reserve dining directly with the restaurant. Share the confirmed time and exact hotel with SABERLANE to coordinate pickup and return.
Connect your itinerary
Group transportation
One team. Several flights. A clear plan.
Private SUVs, Signature Suburban and Sprinter options for teams. Vehicles are coordinated around passengers, luggage, timing and availability; partner-operated services are identified at confirmation.
- Share the details
Flights, passenger counts, luggage and each group’s hotel.
- Outline the journeys
MCO ↔ hotel, hotel ↔ venue, dinners, meetings or hourly service.
- Confirm your booking
Review vehicles, timing and the total before confirming. Assistance 24/7 for reservations and booked trips.
Your next journey
Book your next Orlando transfer.
Select your route, date and vehicle. Use the exact Swan, Dolphin or hotel name for the right journey. For multiple vehicles or separate arrivals, coordinate the group first.
About this 2026 guide.
Has the 2026 Gartner Orlando edition ended?
Yes. The edition ran October 19–22, 2026 and ended on October 22. This page remains an archived travel guide; its dates do not describe a future edition.
Where can I check current Gartner event information?
Consult Gartner’s official website for current event and registration information. SABERLANE transportation is booked separately and does not include conference admission.
What does the archived hotel list show?
The cards distinguish the Swan & Dolphin venue, properties on Gartner’s 2026 list and other Orlando destinations. They do not confirm a future room block. Check availability and current conditions directly with the organizer or hotel.
Can I organize several arrivals and dinners?
Share the confirmed flights, hotels, passenger and luggage counts, meeting times and dinner reservations. Vehicle availability and the total are confirmed through SABERLANE’s booking process.