That depends on the airline. Some will make you go to baggage claim. (Which is not too bad if you have companions with checked baggage.) Others will give you back your bag at the gate as you get off the plane.
The airline employee at the gate will be able to tell you which of the above two...
Ah, just a carry-on, huh?
When I travel with just a carry-on I like to pack a small lightweight nylon bag that can hold a laptop and a few other essentials. When a flight is full an airline will usually offer to check in anyone's carry-ons for free. I pull out the small bag, put the laptop...
floss
thin slippers or slides (if it's a long flight)
take pics of passport (if going abroad)
COVID vaccination card
You might also need to notify your credit card company if you're going abroad (some cards require this).
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