The Think 2026 experience

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Win the agentic AI race

From the keynote stage to the Think Forum floor, see how you can integrate intelligence company wide through agentic AI, trusted data, automation and hybrid cloud. Think 2026 offers a clear, actionable roadmap to increase productivity, adapt to changing conditions and outperform your competitors.

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Agentic AI

See how leading enterprises are deploying agentic AI to accelerate decisions, coordinate workflows and drive measurable business outcomes. Experience real‑world use cases that show how AI agents work together across the enterprise.

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Data

A smarter business starts with trusted data. Learn how modern data strategies turn fragmented information into a strategic asset—enabling better decisions, stronger governance and AI‑ready foundations at scale.

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Automation

While AI can add complexity to your IT environments, it can also be used to make every technology investment work harder. Discover how you can gain visibility and resiliency by streamlining operations with AI.

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Hybrid cloud and quantum

Build a future‑ready foundation for AI. Explore how hybrid cloud and emerging quantum technologies help organizations scale securely, optimize performance and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Week at a glance

Morning 12 PM |  IBM Partner Plus Day kick-off and sessions

12-1:30 PM | Lunch and networking

1-5 PM | Exec meeting center | Afternoon sessions | Networking and Forum activities

5-7 PM | Opening reception in the forum for clients, partners and IBMers

8:30-10 PM | Nightcaps and account get-togethers

7-8 AM | Breakfast and networking

8:30-9:15 AM | Opening Keynote

9:30 AM-5:30 PM | Think Forum | Exec meeting center

11:30-12 PM | Keynote 2

12-2 PM | Lunch and networking 

3-3:30 PM | Keynote 3

3:30-4 PM | Keynote 4

4:30-5:30 PM | Forum happy hour

7-8 AM | Breakfast and networking

8 AM-5 PM | Think Forum Exec meeting center

8:30-9:00 | Keynote 5

11:30-12 PM | Keynote 6

12-2 PM | Lunch and networking 

3-3:30 PM | Keynote 7

3:30-4 PM | Keynote 8

6-9 PM | Closing event at MCEC

8 AM-12 PM | Exec meeting center open for meetings

 

Exclusive experiences

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Kareem Yusuf on stage at Think

Senior leadership exchange

An exclusive, invitation-only program designed to help you win the agentic AI race. It is created for senior executives to engage in high-level discussions, shape industry direction and foster strategic partnerships.

Participants will enjoy privileged access, private networking opportunities and direct engagement with IBM executives. Limited seats are available.

IBM Partner Plus Day—4 May

A full day dedicated to IBM’s ecosystem—driving growth and shared success. Business Partners will discover how collaboration fuels innovation and opens new AI-native market opportunities.

From co-creation sessions to strategic planning, Partner Plus Day is where collaboration becomes a competitive advantage for IBM’s ecosystem.

See where the agentic AI race began

Revisit the game‑changing insights from Think 2025. These conversations are the starting line. What comes next at Think 2026 will take the agentic AI race to a whole new level.

Arvind Krishna on stage
Keynote 1: Unlock the full value of enterprise AI

Arvind Krishna

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Rob Thomas on stage
Keynote 2: Minimize complexity, risk and cost with AI-powered automation

Rob Thomas

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Ritika Gunnar on stage
Keynote 3: Usher in the future of work with AI agents built for the enterprise

Ritika Gunnar

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Hillery Hunter on stage
Keynote 4: Harness hybrid cloud to PowerAI value at scale

Hillery Hunter

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Dinesh Nirmal on stage
Keynote 5: How enterprise data becomes AI's most powerful tool

Dinesh Nirmal

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Mohamad Ali on stage
Keynote 6: Embracing AI for lasting advantage: A comprehensive approach to transformation

Mohamad Ali

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Jay Gambetta on stage
Keynote 7: What's next for the future of computing

Jay Gambetta

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Kareem Yusuf on stage
Partner Day keynote: Tuned for success—IBM's commitment to partner growth and innovation

Kareem Yusuf, Ph.D.

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