The Gartner 2026 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies

As organizations face constant technological advancements, understanding the potential impact of emerging technologies is crucial for strategic planning and decision-making. The Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2025 highlights key innovations that could significantly influence industries and society, offering both opportunities and challenges. Join this complimentary Gartner IT webinar where a Gartner expert will provide an insightful overview of 29 emerging technologies and their implications. We'll delve into four central themes, autonomous business, hypermachinity, augmented humanity and techno-societal fragility, and discuss their effects on organizations and policy. By gaining insights into these technologies, attendees can better prepare their organizations to seize opportunities and tackle challenges. You will walk away from this session with answers to your vital questions and recommended actions to help you achieve your goals.

Understand where these technologies stand on the innovation curve and the challenges they present
Explore the implications of intelligent machines becoming both sellers and consumers
Analyze the cognitive revolution in automation and its impact on the relevance of humanity