Maverick is Gartner's program for unconventional research. Every year we collect the most unconventional, bold and unexpected predictions that aim to end up making your think that there might be something to them. Interactive, fun, high energy and you always win. You either gain a different perspective, or dismiss them and continue on your path with renewed conviction.

AI is impacting everything, though often more slowly than expected. Its adoption is shaped by company politics, which leaders cannot avoid. This session offers practical insights and candid answers on navigating AI’s realities in a political environment.

42% of organizations state they want to be more data-driven. But to what end? The next megatrend for D&A leaders to prepare for is “autonomous business,” where operations run unattended, management is heavily augmented with analytical technology, AI agents are customers, products and services are data-driven, all within a programmable economy. Attend this visionary session and walk away with a better understanding of your future.