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Robert Thanaraj

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  1. 2025–2026Gartner12 talks

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Talks in the past 12 months and announced talks ahead, one row per conference, January to December. Hover a mark for the talk.

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  • Gartner Data & Analytics Summit

Talks

DateEventConferenceRoleTitleLinks
Sep 21, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Mumbai)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerAsk the Analyst: Core Data Management Components to Support AI Readiness
as Gartner
Data and analytics leaders must evolve their data management practice iteratively maturing and expanding based on AI use cases and not a rip-and-replace or…Show less

Data and analytics leaders must evolve their data management practice iteratively maturing and expanding based on AI use cases and not a rip-and-replace or one-size-fits-all solution. Join this interactive session to understand the key components in the data management architecture that are foundational to AI-ready data.

Sep 21, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Mumbai)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitkeynoteGartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
as Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value,…Show less

AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today.

Sep 21, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Mumbai)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerSignature Series: Top Trends in Data and Analytics for 2026
as Gartner
AI agent adoption transforms data and analytics strategy and operations. In this session, we will examine the top trends across three key themes: agentic D&A,…Show less

AI agent adoption transforms data and analytics strategy and operations. In this session, we will examine the top trends across three key themes: agentic D&A, semantics at the core and D&A platformization.

May 11, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (London)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerFrom Silos to Synergy: How the Data Management Market Is Evolving Into Converged Platforms
as Gartner
Data management platforms emerge through the convergence of several individual data management capabilities. D&A leaders keen on data platform modernization…Show less

Data management platforms emerge through the convergence of several individual data management capabilities. D&A leaders keen on data platform modernization should join this breakout session to learn about the dynamics of this emerging market and the benefits of reducing architectural silos to meet data demands for both current and innovative use cases.

May 11, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (London)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitpanelistPanel Discussion: Evaluating Your Strategic Data Management Platform Choices
as Gartner
D&A leaders have a key strategic decision to make over the next few years. What does their strategic and long-term data management platform looks like and where…Show less

D&A leaders have a key strategic decision to make over the next few years. What does their strategic and long-term data management platform looks like and where to source it from? There are four options that this session will discuss: utilizing the all encompassing data and AI platform from their cloud service providers, extending their ISV solution providers to enable their data platform, engaging their enterprise SaaS application providers to support D&A use cases, or taking a blended approach.

May 11, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (London)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerSignature Series: Top Trends in Data and Analytics for 2026
as Gartner
AI agent adoption transforms data and analytics strategy and operations. In this session, we will examine the top trends across three key themes: agentic D&A,…Show less

AI agent adoption transforms data and analytics strategy and operations. In this session, we will examine the top trends across three key themes: agentic D&A, semantics at the core and D&A platformization.

May 11, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (London)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerThe Evolution of Data Integration: Best Practices and Technology Trends
as Gartner
Data integration is a core component of D&A, and it is continuously transforming. This session provides guidance on how best practices for data engineering are…Show less

Data integration is a core component of D&A, and it is continuously transforming. This session provides guidance on how best practices for data engineering are evolving to improve data integration and support AI initiatives. It also examines the trends guiding data integration technology, including how data integration tools are leveraging AI features.

Mar 9, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Orlando)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerDemystifying Palantir’s Delivery Model for a Successful Engagement
as Gartner
Palantir is often seen in the market as a high-cost, high-value provider. It offers products and services to develop real-time decision making application for a…Show less

Palantir is often seen in the market as a high-cost, high-value provider. It offers products and services to develop real-time decision making application for a organization. It forward deploys its engineers in solving customer's use-cases by taking an ontology-driven data integration approach. D&A leaders seeking to understand Palantir’s delivery model would benefit from attending this session.

Mar 9, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Orlando)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerFrom Silos to Synergy: How the Data Management Market Is Evolving Into Converged Platforms
as Gartner
Data management platforms emerge through the convergence of several individual data management capabilities. D&A leaders keen on data platform modernization…Show less

Data management platforms emerge through the convergence of several individual data management capabilities. D&A leaders keen on data platform modernization should join this breakout session to learn about the dynamics of this emerging market and the benefits of reducing architectural silos to meet data demands for both current and innovative use cases.

Mar 9, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Orlando)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitpanelistPanel Discussion: Evaluating Your Strategic ‘Data Management Platform’ Choices
as Gartner
D&A leaders have a key strategic decision to make over the next few years. What does their strategic and long-term data management platform looks like and where…Show less

D&A leaders have a key strategic decision to make over the next few years. What does their strategic and long-term data management platform looks like and where to source it from? There are four options that this session will discuss: utilizing the all encompassing data platform from their cloud service providers, extending their ISV solution providers to enable their data platform, engaging their enterprise SaaS application providers to support D&A use cases, or taking a blended approach.

Mar 9, 2026Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 (Orlando)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerSignature Series: Top Trends in Data and Analytics for 2026
as Gartner
AI agent adoption transforms data and analytics strategy and operations. In this session, we will examine the top trends across three key themes: agentic D&A,…Show less

AI agent adoption transforms data and analytics strategy and operations. In this session, we will examine the top trends across three key themes: agentic D&A, semantics at the core and D&A platformization.

Jun 2, 2025Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 (Mumbai)Gartner Data & Analytics SummitspeakerData Products: How You Should Build, Manage and Sustain Them for D&A Success
as Gartner

Frequent co-speakers

SpeakerShared eventsShared talksLast together
Sumit Agarwal4—2026
Ehtisham Zaidi312026
Brian Foster3—2026
Christopher Long3—2026
Jim Webber3—2026
Nate Novosel3—2026
Ramke Ramakrishnan3—2026
Daniel Cota222026
Gareth Herschel212026
Roxane Edjlali212026
Aaron Rosenbaum2—2026
Alan D. Duncan2—2026
Alex Whittles2—2026
Andrés García-Rodeja2—2026
Anthony Deighton2—2026

Speakers with the same name are merged into one entry, so this page may combine more than one person. Affiliations are shown as each conference listed them.