Gartner Launches Tech Investor Summit 2003 to Meet Growing Needs of Institutional Investors

New Event Provides Institutional Investors Unprecedented Access to Independent Research and Regulated Presentations from IT Companies

STAMFORD, CONN., July 1, 2003 — Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT and ITB) announced a new type of event, designed to connect institutional investors with exclusive independent research, end-user-focused content and strictly regulated presentations from technology companies.

Gartner Tech Investor Summit will take place on November 10-12, 2003 at the Grand Hyatt at Grand Central in New York City. The event will enable institutional investors to benefit from independent market research from Gartner and other leading analysts, and meet with technology companies to make more informed buying and selling decisions.

The keynote address will be delivered by Leon Panetta, one of the foremost U.S. economic policymakers of the last 20 years. Mr. Panetta currently co-chairs the Corporate Accountability and Listing Standards Committee for the NYSE. He also serves on the NYSE Board of Directors. Previously, he served as White House chief of staff during the Clinton administration and as director of the Office of Management and Budget.

In addition to the keynote, analyst sessions and a series of CIO panels, investors can expect to hear from more than 70 companies spanning multiple aspects of IT. Individual tracks will focus on areas such as wireless, security, enterprise software and Web services. Leading investment banks and a range of service- and product-based organizations focused on the investment community will participate as sponsors and exhibitors.

“ Gartner Tech Investor Summit was built from the inside out, reflecting the desire of the investment community for a new kind of industry event,” said Alexa McCloughan, vice president of market development for Gartner. “Our research shows that investors want independent content, trustworthy market analysis and company presentations that have real quality controls.”

" The agenda for Gartner Tech Investor Summit will be different from that of traditional industry events in three critical ways,” said Anne-Marie Roussel, vice president of research at Gartner. “Strict selection criteria will be utilized to determine which organizations get invited to present. All presenting companies must adhere to pre-determined presentation formats to ensure quality, consistency and relevancy. And, Gartner participation insures that the audience will hear the voice of the end user.”

Gartner's global technology conferences provide unparalleled access to cutting-edge products, vendors and market insights. Through its Gartner Executive Programs (EXP), Gartner is the leader in delivering “real-world” research and face-to-face events to the world’s largest community of CIOs. Gartner also maintains a close affinity and a wide range of working relationships with leading investment banks. Gartner Tech Investor Summit will reflect the world-class content and operational excellence that has come to define Gartner’s delivery of world-class strategic forums for technology communities around the world.

For more information, visit www.techinvestorsummit.com
or call Gartner at 203-316-6129.

About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. is a research and advisory firm that helps more than 10,000 clients leverage technology to achieve business success. Gartner’s businesses are Research, Consulting, Measurement, Events and Executive Programs. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and has more than 3,800 associates, including approximately 1,000 research analysts and consultants, in more than 75 locations worldwide. Revenue for calendar year 2002 totaled $888 million. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.