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Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

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Explore the strategic technology trends that will define 2026 in this conference presentation delivered live from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Orlando, Florida. Learn from Gartner experts Gene Alvarez and Tori Paulman as they reveal how disruption is accelerating and AI has become essential rather than optional for enterprise success. Discover the three superhero companions that will transform business operations and dive deep into six critical technology trends including AI-native development platforms, AI supercomputing platforms, multiagent systems, domain-specific language models, physical AI, and preemptive cybersecurity. Understand how these emerging innovations serve as essential tools for CIOs and IT leaders to build resilient technological foundations, orchestrate intelligent systems, and protect enterprise value in an increasingly complex digital landscape. Gain actionable insights on implementing these trends to maintain competitive advantage and drive organizational transformation in the rapidly evolving technology environment of 2026.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
01:24 The 3 Superhero Companions
04:50 AI-Native Development Platforms
07:38 AI Supercomputing Platforms
10:13 Multiagent Systems
12:41 Domain-Specific Language Models
15:20 Physical AI
18:06 Preemptive Cybersecurity

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