Gartner Data & Analytics Summit unveils expanded AI agenda for 2026

By 2027, AI agents are projected to augment or automate half of all business decisions, signaling a transformative shift in organizational operations and decision-making processes. The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 emphasizes this evolution by expanding its AI-focused agenda, covering critical topics such as responsible AI, risk management, governance, generative AI, large language models, retrieval augmented generation, and prompt engineering, aimed at equipping AI leaders with the necessary insights and strategies. The summit also introduces a dedicated AI leadership track, focusing on practical use cases, scalable deployment models, and governance frameworks to ensure ethical, resilient