What to Expect at Dell Technologies World 2026
Insights from Elevate Board President Adam Little and Dell Technologies’ Corey Lewis
Each year, Dell Technologies World brings together IT leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for one of the most anticipated technology events of the year. More than just a conference, it is where ideas take shape, strategies are sharpened, and the future of enterprise technology comes into focus.
As excitement builds for this year’s event, we asked Elevate Board President Adam Little and Dell Technologies’ Corey Lewis what attendees can expect and why Dell Technologies World continues to be such a valuable experience for the Elevate community.
Innovation Comes to Life
For Corey Lewis, Dell Technologies World 2026 is best described as an immersive experience. Across four days, attendees can expect product announcements, visionary keynotes, hands-on labs, certification opportunities, and nonstop networking. It is a place where the future of AI, hybrid cloud, edge, security, and modern infrastructure is not only discussed, but experienced firsthand.
Adam Little sees this year’s event as a key moment in the shift from talking about innovation to delivering it. He is especially looking forward to deeper conversations around scaling AI responsibly and understanding what it truly takes, from infrastructure, data, and operations perspectives, to move AI from isolated pilots into production environments that create real business value.
Together, their perspectives point to the same theme: innovation is no longer theoretical. Organizations are looking for practical ways to turn emerging technologies into measurable outcomes.
Why This Event Matters for the Elevate Community
For Elevate members, Dell Technologies World offers more than product news and breakout sessions. Adam describes it as a shared reset point, a chance to step away from day-to-day pressures and think strategically about where technology, and leadership roles, are headed next.
The event gives members early exposure to ideas, architectures, and peer experiences that can shape smarter decisions throughout the year. Just as importantly, it reminds attendees that they are not navigating rapid change alone. They are part of a broader community learning and evolving together.
That sense of connection is a major reason so many Elevate members return year after year.
What Is New This Year
Corey notes that this year’s Solutions Expo and The Village are doubling down on hands-on, high-energy learning. Attendees can expect more interactive demos, real-world use cases, and easier access to Dell experts and partners.
The Village continues to be a favorite destination, blending networking lounges, hands-on labs, certifications, and fun experiences throughout the week. It is designed to make learning more interactive while creating opportunities for meaningful conversations.
If the keynote delivers the vision, The Village is where that vision becomes tangible and actionable.
How to Get the Most Value
Both Adam and Corey emphasize that the best conference experiences happen when attendees are intentional, but flexible.
Corey recommends planning ahead by selecting must-see sessions and labs, while leaving room for spontaneous conversations and discoveries. Some of the biggest takeaways happen in hallway chats, networking lounges, and peer discussions.
Adam agrees. Over the years, he says some of his most valuable insights have come not from presentations, but from candid conversations with peers facing similar challenges. His advice for first-time attendees is to focus on a few priority themes relevant to their role, while also making time to connect with other Elevate members.
Whether the topic is AI adoption, infrastructure modernization, or security planning, there is real value in comparing notes with others working through the same issues.
Themes to Watch
Adam is particularly interested in continued advancements around AI-ready infrastructure, cyber resilience, and hybrid cloud operating models. He expects many of this year’s conversations to focus less on individual products and more on how technologies work together.
Data, security, edge, cloud, and operations are no longer separate conversations. They are increasingly connected pieces of a larger strategy to support modern workloads and business transformation.
He is also eager to hear how organizations are tackling technical debt and modernization while pursuing AI initiatives, rather than treating them as separate efforts. That balance is becoming one of the defining challenges for many technology leaders.
Beyond the Sessions
Dell Technologies World is also known for creating memorable experiences outside the session rooms. Corey points to Wednesday night’s signature event, The Experience, as a can’t-miss moment featuring live music, high-energy entertainment, and one of the best networking environments of the week.
It reflects what makes the event special: innovation by day, powerful connections by night.
Final Thoughts
When the event concludes, Adam hopes attendees leave energized and ready to apply what they have learned. More importantly, he hopes they return with new relationships, practical lessons, and the confidence to lead change within their organizations.
If you are attending this year, be sure to stop by to say hi to Elevate at Booth 411 and register for our Tuesday event, “Elevate Trivia, Toast, and Tech.” We would love to connect with you throughout the week. If you are not attending, stay tuned as Elevate shares key takeaways and insights from the week ahead and check out our post-DTW webinar to make sure you get all the updates coming from the event.
Progress rarely happens in a straight line. It comes from trying, learning, adapting, and continuing forward. Events like Dell Technologies World help make that journey a little clearer and a lot more connected