HR Cost Optimization at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo 2026

HR leaders today face unprecedented cost pressures. From rising labor costs to tighter budgets, organizations are asking HR to do more with less—without sacrificing employee experience or business results. The challenge? Finding innovative ways to optimize costs while driving value and supporting growth.

At Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in HR to tackle cost optimization head-on. Our expert-led sessions will give you practical strategies to reduce costs, streamline processes, and leverage technology—so you can maximize impact with every dollar spent. You’ll learn from real-world case studies, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and leave with actionable insights you can implement right away.

• Balancing People Strategy with Financial Constraints
  Learn how to align HR initiatives with business goals while navigating tight budgets and cost pressures.
• Justifying HR Investments with Data and Business Impact
  Discover proven methods to use data and analytics for making a compelling case for HR investments.
• Scaling Culture, Learning, and Engagement Without Big Budgets
  Explore innovative approaches to drive culture, learning, and employee engagement—even with limited resources.
• Prioritizing Initiatives When Everything Feels Urgent
  Get practical frameworks to identify what matters most and focus your team’s efforts for maximum impact.
• Leading HR with Commercial Confidence in a Risk-Averse Environment
  Build the skills and mindset to lead decisively, balancing people priorities with business risk and financial responsibility.

• Balancing HR Costs: Optimizing Supply and Demand for Maximum Impact
• 5 Keys to Get and Protect Funding for HR Technology
• Hold Your Plans Lightly: Talent Strategy in an Era of External Disruption
• Roundtable: How Are You Right-Sizing L&D?
• Advance the Strategic Value of Recruiting
• Handshakes Over Handoffs: Achieving HR Transformation Through Intentional Collaboration