Sunday, 15 November, 2026 / 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM AEDT
Foyer, Level 2
Registration and information hours for the day.
Sunday, 15 November, 2026 / 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
Exhibitors and their staff are encouraged to attend this session to familiarize themselves with the venue, onsite support and services, best practices for a successful conference as well as a live Q&A with the Gartner team. Thank you for being an important part of the conference and the attendee experience!
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Enjoy some light refreshments and coffee before the conference. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867119_15867119.pdf) to see our refreshment break menu.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 7:30 AM - 6:15 PM AEDT
Foyer, Level 2
Registration and information hours for the day.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 7:30 AM - 6:15 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Visit the HR Xpo to evaluate industry offerings that can move your business forward. Engage with your peers, Gartner analysts, and exhibitors. Attend a stage session to see technology in action.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
With so much to see and experience, ensure you don’t miss a thing. Attend an insightful presentation highlighting sessions, peer activities, the HR Xpo, and helpful resources. Grab a coffee after the session and begin networking with peers.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM AEDT
Ballroom A and B
AI is delivering productivity gains across the workforce. Yet organizations are learning that greater productivity does not reliably translate into lower costs. The real opportunity lies in using AI to create value that wasn’t possible before. Join this session to learn how HR can help organizations concentrate AI investments, redesign work faster, and reinvest workforce capacity for growth.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us on the HR Xpo for coffee, tea, and some light snacks in a brief break between sessions. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867123_15867123.pdf) to see our refreshment break menu.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
Most payroll remediations get run twice. They correct the payments without settling the rules those payments were calculated against, so the risk rebuilds as soon as your remediation project closes. Learn how to mitigate your payroll compliance risk once and for all, how to agree one interpretation of your Awards and Agreements in days rather than months, and be confident you are paying your people correctly today.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Ballroom A
Each year Gartner surveys hundreds of CHROs about their challenges and priorities for the coming year. Join this session to learn the top CHRO trends and priorities for 2027 and how you can use these to inform your strategic plan.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Ballroom B
AI does not impact every employee in the same way, and treating it as a single workforce issue creates hidden risks. This framework helps CHROs segment the workforce based on how people interact with AI, the level of risk they carry and the judgment expected of them.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
As AI permeates employees' professional and personal lives, the risks to their wellbeing from unhealthy human-AI relationships increase, creating potential liabilities for the organization. This session will explore how AI use can negatively impact employee wellbeing, which segments of the workforce are most at risk and what CHROs can do to prevent and address these impacts in the workplace.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
Recruiting leaders face tremendous pressure to deliver the scarce talent needed to fuel business transformation. However, economic volatility and AI-driven innovation are creating uncertainty about how to drive recruiting forward. Join this session to learn how top recruiting leaders will address these challenges in 2027 and beyond as an input to your strategic plan.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
AI in HR is a whirlwind of constant market developments. In this interactive session, stop relying on broad market observations and execute your specific strategy by bringing your most pressing, organization-specific AI bottlenecks directly to a Gartner AI expert to discuss quick and actionable solutions to move your function's AI approach forward.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
As leadership and management requirements evolve, organizations are increasingly interested in assessing leader and manager effectiveness. Join this interactive session to explore how to adopt outcome-focused approaches to measuring effectiveness, and review the range of measurement options available to clients for assessing leader and manager effectiveness.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
AI is reshaping HCM suites faster than any previous technology wave. In this 20 minute theatre session, learn how the Gartner HCM Magic Quadrant cuts through the noise to show how AI is redefining what HCM suites deliver, how they create value and what will matter most in the year ahead, along with new expectations HR leaders must act on now.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Room 6, Level 2
Enhancements in AI-powered automation and capabilities are growing within HR, commonly beginning within HR operations. HR leaders can attend this session to better understand how HR operations can become grounded in AI use by exploring use cases, skills and everyday opportunities.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
Gartner’s annual Future of Work trends give CHROs and their teams advance insight into the unexpected or underappreciated risks and opportunities they will face in the year ahead. This workshop will give HR leaders the unique chance to develop their own set of trends alongside Gartner futurists. Join this live workshop to learn about Gartner’s trend development process and leave with a tailored set of trend ideas to help build your 2027 talent strategy.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Ballroom A
Business strategy is evolving rapidly, yet front-line managers struggle to execute. Drawing on Gartner and Dayforce research, this session equips HR leaders with actionable frameworks to elevate manager capability. Learn how to empower managers to navigate AI-driven work shifts, make evidence-based people decisions, and translate high-level strategy into everyday operational performance.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Ballroom B
As AI makes insight more accessible, execution becomes the number one differentiator. Competitive advantage now depends on how effectively leaders turn insight into action. Join Orgvue to learn how AI levels the playing field; and therefore why workforce decisions must become a core part of business strategy, and what leaders can do to overcome common execution and accountability barriers.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
Careers pages, culture videos, stock imagery and EVP statements have become familiar features of employer branding. But do they still resonate with candidates? New Indeed research explores which employer brand content working Australians trust, the signals they look for and the conventions they no longer believe. The findings could reshape your employer brand budget—and what you stop investing in.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
Uncovering never-before-seen data benchmarks from Xref’s decades of insight, this session exposes why organisations remain unprepared for the war on talent and AI. We unmask pipeline leaks, from hiring fraud to dysfunctional turnover and the TA-HR divide. Using real-world case studies, we introduce the Hire-to-Retire Turnover Map and a mathematical model to calculate true talent funnel costs and secure boardroom support.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
Today’s senior leaders must possess a different set of capabilities that enable them and their organizations to activate growth in this environment of catalytic change. This breakout will help CHROs select and build the right capabilities to develop in senior leaders. This breakout will take a best of approach and will highlight data and best practices within and beyond the HR practice.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
Rapid AI adoption demands a fundamental rethinking of how HR operates. Join this session to uncover practical, step-by-step guidance for redesigning HR processes, roles and service delivery to build your AI-infused HR operating model.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
AI is accelerating the need for job redesign across the enterprise, but many organizations are struggling to realize the value they expect. Too often, redesign efforts focus narrowly on productivity, apply AI inconsistently, and fail to effectively prepare employees for changes to their work. Join this session to explore three common traps that derail AI-driven redesign, and learn how HR can help the organization avoid them to deliver anticipated value.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
Influencing culture is easy. Doing it deliberately, in the right ways, is much harder. However, there are some practical ways you can help your culture not just survive but thrive, even in the age of AI. Experience some hard-won, practical lessons, tools and techniques that will help you transform your culture, and dial up your performance, engagement and strategic alignment. Understand how principles play a critical role in setting your AI agenda and how AP+ is using principles to help engage their culture in AI as a human enabler, not job replacer and as a cultural accelerator, not culture killer.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
In this Ask the Analyst session, explore how evolving HCM suite business models are reshaping HR technology strategies, with insights on vendor shifts, pricing and long-term implications.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
AI is transforming talent acquisition, offering organizations a competitive edge and improving outcomes across the recruiting life cycle. This session breaks down our research on talent acquisition use cases, mapped by business value and feasibility. Explore how leading organizations leverage top AI use cases to enhance candidate experience and improve hiring quality and speed. Receive practical guidance on how to score and prioritize your own AI use cases to maximize impact in your talent acquisition strategy.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Room 6, Level 2
Three quarters of CHROs cite cost management as their top priority in 2026. CHROs now must balance operational efficiency and costs with change management effectiveness to contribute to organizational growth. They must do this all while navigating volatile, uncertain and complex environments. Join other CHROs to discuss approaches to cost optimization. Learn how others are addressing cost mandates without sacrificing the employee experience and long-term ability to meet talent needs.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us at the HR Xpo for lunch! Engage with your peers, Gartner analysts, and exhibitors while enjoying delicious food and beverages. For specific dietary needs, please speak to a member of the Hilton Staff. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867850_15867850.pdf) to view the menu.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
State Room, Level 2
In a world changing faster than most organisations can adapt, playing it safe is often the greatest risk. In this powerful and deeply moving keynote, Daniel Flynn challenges leaders and teams to break free from outdated thinking and re-imagine what is possible when courage, clarity, and conviction replace comfort and convention. Drawing on the journey of building Thankyou from improbable beginnings to global impact, Daniel shares hard-won insights on leadership, resilience, and the bold decisions required to step out of business as usual and stay out. Through unforgettable stories and moments of raw honesty, audiences are invited to question the assumptions holding them back and to choose action over apathy. This is Daniel’s signature presentation, trusted by organisations around the world to close conferences, reset mindsets, and spark meaningful change. Audience takeaway: Clarity, courage, and a renewed sense of responsibility to lead differently, not tomorrow, but now. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867818_15867818.pdf) to view the menu.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM AEDT
Room 8, Level 1
Most organisations are teaching employees how to use AI. Fewer are asking who will help them grow with it. Join Udemy and Coursera for Beyond the Prompt, a Roundtable Lunch on developing leaders who grow talent, not just AI users. See how Udemy Business can help you build AI fluency, leadership and coaching skills, and career growth into one learning strategy.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:45 PM - 1:05 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
AI is only as valuable as the workforce decisions it improves. This session explores what AI needs to be trusted: connected HR, recruiting, engagement and operational data, consistent definitions, governance and the right access. CHROs will learn where to start, what trusted AI can unlock as capabilities mature, and how to measure real business impact beyond adoption and time saved—without turning measurement into employee surveillance.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
The program kicks off with an overview of the Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo and the unique experience that CHROs and HR leaders have at the conference. You’ll hear directly from our leadership team on how the conference has evolved and where it is heading. You’ll also receive an exclusive inside view into the audience and insights on their objectives in attending.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
Restructuring has become business as usual, with change often underway before the last has settled. This creates change fatigue and workforce plans that quickly become outdated. SimplifyCo and Navigo will share a practical approach that brings the two together: redesigning work, setting measurable design goals and continually assessing the organisation after go-live. The goal is a sustainable rhythm of ongoing organisation design.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 1:35 PM - 1:55 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
Future focused talent redeployment is needed but organisations aren't ready, with 81% of organisations lacking confidence in their skills data. The fix starts with distinguishing skills that expire from skills that don't. Learn how objectively assessed durable skills become the decision-grade layer your talent mobility tech stack is missing, and what changes when decisions are built on evidence over manager judgement or self-report.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Get an insider’s look at the HR Xpo with a private tour and begin to picture what your presence could look like.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
New enterprise risks are taking shape that will test how organizations grow, perform and protect value over the next several years. In this breakout, CHROs will explore the emerging risk themes most likely to shape the 2027 agenda, from capability erosion and productivity strain to structural workforce uncertainty and governance gaps. Learn how these themes should inform risk leadership priorities and enterprise action.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
Generative AI is changing employee performance faster than performance management practices can adapt. Many organizations performance criteria will be out of date as a result. This session provides CHROs with a framework for adapting their performance management strategies to an AI-enabled work environment.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
This session will present CHROs with the top metrics they need to know for effectively measuring and capturing the value of AI. CHROs must co-own the workforce aspect of enterprise AI transformation, expand the definition of value to cover both economic and non-economic value, and lead the measurement of AI value with targeted metrics.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
As AI investments grow, C-suite leaders assume ROI will be achieved through headcount reduction. With high infrastructure expenses, producing significant AI value may cost more than current labor. Moreover, AI may increase hidden demand for labor by expanding services and workforce capabilities. This session provides a framework for deconstructing work to track key metrics for AI and labor costs.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
Join the Gartner Opening Keynote team right after the Keynote to discuss the topic further, as well as have a chance to ask questions and get answers to your top takeaways.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Table 1, Room 6
AI is fundamentally reshaping workflows, prompting organizations to rethink the skillsets and capabilities required for future success. As the talent landscape evolves, how are you identifying and developing “AI-ready” professionals? Join this Peer Meetup to share strategies for strengthening the “AI-ready” talent pipeline. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Table 2, Room 6
CHROs must lead the charge in redefining performance management and building robust career roadmaps to meet evolving workforce expectations. Join this Peer Meetup to share the approaches you’re creating for expanding growth opportunities and enabling meaningful coaching and career development conversations. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
Many CHROs are being tasked with building a high performance culture, though many struggle to articulate precisely what that is and what they want it to deliver. This challenge is heightened by a volatile operating environment and the ongoing, AI-driven transformation of work. Join this session to hear from your peers how they are defining and delivering on a high-performance culture.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
The landscape of AI agents in HR is rapidly evolving and can be confusing, with new entrants and multiple launches from existing HR technology providers. This session introduces Gartner’s new Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Agents in HR and offers guidance to CHROs by clarifying agent types and identifying active vendors to inform AI agent investment decisions.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Table 3, Room 6
Recruiting leaders are navigating an unpredictable labor market, skills shortages and evolving candidate expectations. Join this Peer Meetup to exchange strategies for building compelling employer brands, leveraging AI and data for sourcing, and creating seamless candidate experiences. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Table 4, Room 6
Public sector HR faces unique challenges: complex workforce make-up, regulatory and budget constraints, and lagging digital transformation. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss talent attraction, engagement, and building a future-ready workforce in the public sector. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM AEDT
State Room, Level 2
In this limited access session, keynote speaker Arj Bagga will expand on the groundbreaking keynote presentation research and address your questions on the insights. Then, for those considering a Gartner partnership, we will share real-world examples, peer stories and strategies to help you turn these insights into action at your enterprise.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
AI is changing the work equation, not just by helping people complete tasks faster, but by reshaping how work is planned, executed, governed, & measured. HR is uniquely positioned to lead that shift & turn AI-driven capacity into measurable business impact. Join this session to discover how the latest HCM innovations are helping HR leaders operationalise the human-agent workforce by connecting people, skills, roles, plans, & AI-enabled execution.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
In an era of constant change, transformation still succeeds or fails on whether people adopt new ways of working. This session explores recognition as a powerful lever for reinforcing critical behaviours, drawing on 's experience embedding risk management into culture. Learn how frontline recognition data provides real-time evidence of adaptability, judgement and collaboration, helping leaders measure whether culture change is truly taking hold.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
At IBM, leveraging AI to simplify global talent acquisition laid the foundation for enterprise AI at scale. Now, an experience-led strategy anchored in a clean core powers next-level transformation. Hear how IBM navigates buy-versus-build decisions, shapes an AI opportunity portfolio to resolve distinct persona pain points and sparks continuous innovation through ecosystem collaboration.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
People decisions are business decisions. Hiring, pay, employee support, and workforce investment all affect how the business grows, operates, and manages cost, yet they are often still managed as separate HR processes.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
Fifty-nine percent of CHROs feel that skill needs of their organization are changing faster than they can develop support plans. Join this session to learn about the major trends in today's fast-evolving skills landscape and how to use these insights to design your future skills strategy.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
For 2025, AI has catalyzed high-magnitude, high-stakes change across organizations. Subsequent "trickle down" impacts are driving second and third order changes. As long as organizations are pursuing AI value, none of this will stop any time soon. 78% of CHROs agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their organization’s AI investments. CHROs who adapt their strategies to effectively manage change as work continuously and unpredictably evolves will succeed. Join this session to learn how.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
This session explores the essential building blocks of effective work redesign, offering practical frameworks to rethink roles, processes and skills to drive agility and performance.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
As AI becomes more sophisticated and capable, the line between what people manager tasks could be automated and what tasks should be automated blurs. While AI can handle high-volume, low-variability tasks, it lacks authenticity, compassion and the wisdom required for complex ethical decisions. Lets dive into the behavioral byproducts of AI and discover how to preserve authentic human leadership.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
AI isn't coming for everyone's job, so why is it coming for their excitement? Bring your questions to this interactive session and learn from those posed by your peers. We'll discuss communication tips, analogies and pressure test ideas. Failure to launch is not an option so how can we ensure a successful lift?
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
“Turn it on” isn’t an HR AI strategy. Neither is “build it all.” Bring your questions to this interactive session, and learn from those posed by your peers as we discuss how to pressure-test your HR AI portfolio. We'll explore where out-of-the-box vendor AI is enough, where blending adds defensible value and when full ownership is worth the cost. Learn the decision levers and failure modes — so you can scale HR AI safely.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
If an AI-enabled decision causes harm, who owns the consequence: the vendor, the manager, HR or IT? This session introduces six responsible AI principles through real-world examples. Attendees will examine the dilemmas and trade-offs HR leaders face in AI adoption and gain a practical framework for turning ethical principles into actionable guardrails and governance. Leave equipped to lead responsible AI initiatives, protect employee trust and strengthen organizational accountability.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
Join peers to discuss strategies for hard to find talent with potential for disproportionate impact and implications for broader workforce trends.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us on the HR Xpo for coffee, tea, and some light snacks in a brief break between sessions. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867120_15867120.pdf) to see our refreshment break menu.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 4:05 PM - 4:25 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
As enterprises scale rapidly across international markets, HR and finance leaders face an unprecedented dual mandate: managing the compounding complexities of global talent deployment, localized compliance, and cross-border payments, while pressure-testing operational costs in an AI-driven economy. In this high-impact fireside chat, Shannon Karaka and David Ky explore how modern organizations are breaking down traditional silos between HR and finance to build agile, borderless workforces. Discover how forward-thinking leaders are leveraging automated financial operations and intelligent workforce systems to streamline multi-country payroll, optimize total rewards, and unlock seamless global expansion—all without adding operational friction or compliance risk.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM AEDT
Ballroom A and B
Technology is rapidly effecting the way that almost all industries do business. With these changes, many human centred functions are also changing, and in some cases being replaced by technology. How can we prepare for the future and what skills can we work on today to ensure that our knowledge is re-wired and ready for the jobs of the future?
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us for a networking reception at the Xpo where you can engage with your peers, Gartner analysts, and exhibitors while enjoying delicious food and beverages. Evaluate industry offerings that can move your business forward. Attend a stage session to see technology in action. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867854_15867854.pdf) to view the reception offerings. Responsible Host: Gartner manages functions and events with a focus on the responsible consumption of alcohol and the avoidance of alcohol-related harm. The wellbeing of attendees is always a top priority.
Monday, 16 November, 2026 / 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet Guest Keynote Speaker Michelle Dickinson and receive a complimentary signed copy of her book, Kitchen Cabinet Science Projects.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM AEDT
Zeta Bar, Level 4
Begin your day with a calming session designed to free your mind, relax your body, and bring happiness through the soothing presence of rescue kittens. Enjoy a blend of guided breathwork, meditation, and immersive sound baths, all while sharing playful moments with adorable kittens. This experience is crafted to support mental health and wellness, helping you de-stress and boost your mood in a truly unique way. Suitable for all levels—no prior experience needed. • Please meet at Zeta Bar. • Mats and all necessary equipment will be provided. • Leave all valuables in your hotel room. • Dress code: Conference attire (no need for exercise attire but pants are recommended). • Group sizes are small and spots are limited to first come, first served. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow others on the waitlist to join. • Please note: Rescue kittens will be in attendance. Spaces are limited, so pre-register and arrive promptly. Any remaining spots may be offered to walk-ins if pre-registered attendees have not arrived within the first five minutes of the session. Please see the session disclaimer [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau25/assets/14340170_14340170.pdf).
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Enjoy some light refreshments and coffee before the conference. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867127_15867127.pdf) to see our refreshment break menu.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM AEDT
State Room, Level 2
The discussion around AI is rapidly evolving. We know from our early forays into AI-infused operating models that work often gets harder before it gets easier. So rather than just focusing on productivity and efficiency gains, CHROs must also focus on helping their workforces through the “messy middle” of AI adoption. Join this exclusive networking breakfast, facilitated by Neal Woolrich, to explore how HR leaders can create and drive enterprise-wide strategies to meet the organization’s human-machine capability needs lead change with confidence. This will be an opportunity to learn how to align talent strategies with organisational ambition, foster a culture of agility and innovation, and build trust in an increasingly fast-moving and technology-saturated environment – all through leveraging the ideas and practices of your industry peers.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
Thank you for attending the HR Symposium Focus Group. We look forward to a robust discussion on content, keynotes, speakers, and impact.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
Join us for a networking breakfast facilitated by Robin Boomer. An opportunity to foster connection with your industry peers and spark ideas you can take back to your departments.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Foyer, Level 2
Registration and information hours for the day.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Visit the HR Xpo to evaluate industry offerings that can move your business forward. Engage with your peers, Gartner analysts, and exhibitors. Attend a stage session to see technology in action.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM AEDT
Ballroom A and B
Most people think of critical thinking as an academic skill, something exercised calmly, at a desk, with time to weigh the evidence. Professor Arnold Dix has spent his career proving otherwise. As the engineer called in to lead the world’s highest-profile underground rescues, he has had to make irreversible, life-or-death decisions with incomplete information, conflicting expert opinion, and the eyes of the world watching in real time. This keynote draws on Professor Dix’s own experience at the rock face to teach audiences how to think clearly when the stakes are highest: how to separate signal from noise, resist the pressure to act merely to appear decisive, question assumptions everyone else has stopped questioning, and make sound decisions when no “right” answer exists, only a better one.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us on the HR Xpo for coffee, tea, and some light snacks in a brief break between sessions. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867773_15867773.pdf) to see our refreshment break menu.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to meet Guest Keynote Speaker Professor Arnold Dix and receive a complimentary signed copy of his book, The Promise: How an everyday hero made the impossible possible.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Ballroom A
CEO thinking is constantly challenged by events and each year Gartner conducts an in-depth survey of hundreds of CEOs to understand their shifting concerns and priorities. Come to this session to learn what CEOs are thinking for 2027 and what the talent agenda impacts are for CHROs.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Ballroom B
Pressure is mounting as the window to prove AI’s value in HR rapidly closes. Only 1 in 5 AI initiatives deliver measurable ROI and most pilots stall or fail to scale. Simply switching on AI features isn’t enough; CHRO's credibility is at stake as CEOs grow impatient and demand tangible business impact. Learn how to move beyond stalled pilots and unlock measurable AI value fast.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
When organizations automate workflows with agentic AI, humans become more important, not less. The “human in the loop” is the lynchpin that keeps a largely automated workflow humming, but most organizations have yet to imagine what these roles will look like or the support employees will need. This session explores the limits and expectations of human roles in agent-led workflows to help HR functions make “human in the loop” roles a reality.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
The future of work belongs to organizations bold enough to reimagine talent from the ground up. Priyanka Anand, VP and Head HR for Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, shares how forward-thinking leaders are turning AI, evolving employee expectations and skills-based hiring into a powerful advantage for organisations. Drawing on real-world experience, she unpacks a practical framework for building agile, future-ready workforces where people and technology grow together. Walk away with fresh perspective, sharp insight, and ideas you can put into action immediately.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
Building a human capital strategy is often a difficult task for CHROs. Lessons learned on it are rarely captured or published. This interactive workshop will be anchored on a scenario, where the HR function is transforming to infuse AI in HR. We will: Share Gartner’s CHROs strategy on a page with top lessons learnt from other CHROs who are going and/or have gone through this scenario, give you a chance to workshop your own strategy with other participants and create network opportunities with peers.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
Get an insider’s view of the latest Magic Quadrant for Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) Suites, including key shifts in vendor positioning and emerging trends shaping the market. This session will highlight what differentiates Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players, and what it means for your organization’s recruiting technology strategy. Walk away with actionable insights to inform your next talent acquisition investment and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics and trends specific to People and Culture leaders in the Asia region. Share learnings, experiences and solutions with directly with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
Disruption has made it more difficult to guide employee career growth. To attract, engage and retain critical talent, organizations must clarify what roles will exist, how expectations are evolving within roles and what skills and experiences enable career growth into future roles. In this interactive roundtable, we will explore how organizations are evolving their approach to supporting employee career growth, including through the use of technology.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT
Room 6, Level 2
Attracting and retaining talent remains a top priority for HR leaders, with traditional strategies needing to evolve alongside changing workforce expectations and business needs. This roundtable will provide an opportunity to learn and discuss how your peers are approaching attraction and retention, include evolving employee value propositions, career development, manager effectiveness, flexibility and skills-based practices. Come to share experiences, compare approaches and explore what is being tried and tested by your peers in securing critical talent.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Ballroom B
As AI reshapes work, HR needs more than traditional workforce data to make confident decisions. Discover how workforce intelligence reveals the work being done, the skills people have and where human judgement matters most, helping organisations decide what to automate, where to augment with AI and how to build a workforce ready for what’s next.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
Join workplace futurist Aaron McEwan and Scyne Advisory Chief People Officer Fiona Glendinning as they explore how AI, cost-of-living pressures and changing employee expectations are reshaping work, and what organisations can do to attract, engage and retain talent. Hosted by Smart, Australia’s leading salary packaging and novated leasing provider.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT
Ballroom A
Most organisations treat AI adoption as a rollout problem. Data from 112,000+ employees across 120+ companies says otherwise. The real gap isn't access or appetite, it's that leadership's conviction about AI rarely translates into clear, practical direction that employees can act on. This session unpacks the uncomfortable truths behind that gap and gives you a practical playbook for helping people truly collaborate, communicate, and connect.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT
Room 8, Level 1
Most organisations still see AI as a competitive advantage. What if it becomes the great leveller instead? As AI productivity gains become universal, the real differentiator shifts from technology to leadership: how quickly you can redesign work, make workforce decisions and adapt. Join transformation expert Sebastien Berlioz and fellow CHROs to examine whether workforce decision-making is becoming the next true source of competitive advantage.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
CEOs are calling for culture change to boost organizational performance. Managers are the "engine" of culture activation, but today they find themselves leading and learning culture at the same time. Join this session to learn how HR can equip managers to activate an ever-evolving culture.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
Identifying impactful AI use cases is crucial for HR strategy, ensuring resources target areas with measurable value and solve real business challenges. Prioritizing high-impact applications accelerates adoption, demonstrates ROI and builds stakeholder confidence in AI-driven HR transformation. This session shares current data on AI in HR success, discusses strategy, introduces research for identifying use cases and showcases our toolkit for ideation and prioritization workshops.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
The pace of business and technology change has made traditional future-state HR technology planning less useful. As a result, CHROs and HR leaders need a different approach to HR technology decision-making and roadmap maintenance. Attend this session to learn new rules to help you prioritize outcomes over activity, evaluate options based on current realities, and continuously recalibrates as business needs evolve.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
Three-fourths of CHROs cite cost management as their top 2026 priority. CHROs must balance operational efficiency, cost control and change management to drive growth amid volatile environments. Partner with the CFO to establish baseline worker/workforce spend, set targets and measure returns. Incorporate total cost of worker and workforce metrics into all major decisions to assess impacts on labor and enablement costs from changes like org redesigns or AI adoption.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
While the first wave of HR AI focused primarily on efficiency gains, the next frontier is entirely about talent strategy. Join this session to cut through the noise and discover which top three AI use cases Gartner predicts will deliver differentiating value. Learn where to pivot your investments to drive true enterprise impact and elevate your workforce capabilities.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Table 1, Room 6
HR leaders in these industries must support cutting-edge AI transformation while managing risk and compliance. Join this Peer Meetup to explore strategies for reskilling, supporting hybrid work, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Table 2, Room 6
Tech and telecom HR leaders must attract scarce skills, support hybrid/remote work, and drive engagement. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss employer branding, upskilling, and building agile, high-performing teams. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Table 3, Room 6
L&D leaders are under pressure to deliver measurable impact and align learning with business goals. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss approaches for scalable upskilling, integrating AI into learning and fostering a culture of continuous development. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Table 4, Room 6
Talent management is more complex than ever, with succession, mobility, and high-potential development top of mind. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss how you’re aligning talent strategies to business needs, identifying critical roles, and building strong pipelines. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for People and Culture leaders in your industry. Share learnings, experiences and solutions with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
As AI becomes embedded in daily workflows, a new learner profile is emerging — employees who use AI instinctively, expect real‑time guidance, and learn continuously through intelligent tools. This roundtable brings together L&D leaders to explore how development models must evolve to support AI‑ready learners and the tools L&D should use to shape confident, responsible AI use across the enterprise.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
HR Xpo, Level 3
Join us at the HR Xpo for lunch! Engage with your peers, Gartner analysts, and exhibitors while enjoying delicious food and beverages. For specific dietary needs, please speak to a member of the Hilton Staff. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867852_15867852.pdf) to view the menu.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM AEDT
State Room, Level 2
Exhaustion has become the default setting. ""Crazy busy"" gets worn like a badge of honour. And somewhere along the way, running on empty became a personality trait. The fixes we've been sold? A weekend retreat. A green smoothie. Yet another productivity hack from someone who clearly hasn't met your calendar. None of it touches the actual culprit: chronic depletion. Dr Amantha Imber (organisational psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Inventium) is here to change that. Drawing on a study with 1300 exhausted humans who lifted their energy by 40 per cent in just five days, Amantha hands you a science-backed system for rebuilding energy in the middle of real life — not on top of it. No sabbaticals required. No retreats to Bali. Just evidence-based strategies that take five minutes or less, and actually work. In this highly interactive keynote, attendees will identify their dominant Energy Type, learn how to manage the three energy accounts they've been bankrupting, and leave with a personalised plan to stop accepting tired as a baseline. Same person. Completely different energy. Please click [here](https://css-cf-pbl.emt.aws.gartner.com/events/chrau26/assets/15867853_15867853.pdf) to view the menu.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
HR sits in one of the most complex roles in the organization, caught between competing expectations—often seen as too business-centric for employees and too employee-centric for the business. As organizations evolve, the stakes are rising. If leaders aren’t fully confident in HR’s ability to lead the human workforce, will HR be trusted to lead the human-machine workforce? And if employee trust is uneven, how can CHROs drive transformation? Join this session to learn how top CHROs strengthen trust, expand influence in the boardroom, and better support employees at scale.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
Excitement about AI agents in HR is rising, but jumping in unprepared can lead to costly mistakes. Success depends less on technology and more on readiness for autonomy. Learn how to assess process readiness, strengthen data, and manage cost-to-value—so you stop automating ambiguity and scale AI agents responsibly.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
AI is upending how we used to think about building careers. It's automating core development tasks and reshaping the experience-building roles that once defined advancement for promising talent. This session will give HR leaders a new model for understanding the reality of career progression and walk through practical next steps for building strong, resilient internal talent supply as AI continues to reshape work.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
Candidate power is unevenly distributed, and those in-demand candidates (with scarce skills) require a differentiated candidate experience. High-touch strategies will be required to dislodge quality talent and organizations must build efficiencies elsewhere to power this white-glove approach.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM AEDT
HR Xpo Stage, Level 3
As agentic AI reshapes workflows and candidate fraud threatens hiring integrity, talent acquisition (TA) leaders need sharper guidance on what's real versus hype. The hype cycle for TA technologies provides clarity on how the recruiting tech market is responding, from autonomous AI agents to fraud detection tools.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
Join peers to discuss the growing challenge of workplace anxiety, its implications for engagement and productivity and actionable approaches to better support employee well-being.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for People and Culture leaders in your industry. Share learnings, experiences and solutions with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
Curious about how AI is reshaping talent acquisition and driving real results? Bring your questions to this interactive session to explore the latest AI-powered use cases, discover practical strategies for improving hiring quality and speed, discuss how to consider risk, and determine how to prioritize the right innovations for your organization. We’re here to help you unlock the full potential of AI in recruitment and gain a competitive edge in today’s talent market.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM AEDT
Table 2, Room 6
Despite the importance of strategic succession management, many CHROs see this as a major challenge. How are you aligning successor pools with future business needs? Join this Peer Meetup to discuss how to recognize and develop high-potential talent to meet evolving leadership requirements. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM AEDT
Table 3, Room 6
Rapid technological advancement, regulatory shifts, and economic uncertainty demand that CHROs place strategic workforce planning (SWP) at the top of their agenda. Join this Peer Meetup to explore how to engage the right stakeholders to prioritize SWP, shift the focus from operational to strategic, and influence lower-level leaders to adopt a long-term mindset. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM AEDT
Table 4, Room 6
Leadership models designed for stability don’t apply in times of disruption and shifting workforce dynamics. How are you equipping leaders with the skills to drive accountability, foster resilience, and embed adaptability as a core organizational capability? Join this Peer Meetup to discuss approaches for creating change-ready leaders. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM AEDT
Table 1, Room 6
Being new to the CHRO role is often both exciting and intimidating- the future is full of possibility for transformation and improvement, but there's bound to be barriers along the way to success. Join this Peer Meetup to connect with other new CHROs and share your priorities, aspirations, and challenges as you step into your new leadership role. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
Candidate and Employee data is quickly shifting from an asset to a major liability. Uptake of generative AI and monitoring has outpaced HR rules, reshaping workplace privacy. To prevent breaches and hefty fines, organisations must audit AI tools and ditch legacy records. As workers reclaim control over personal info, join this session to gain practical strategies and prepare for talent data democratisation and the rise of Self-Sovereign Data.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
AI adoption is accelerating, but more use does not guarantee better results. Vertage’s research with 2,000 decision-makers and contingent talent across six markets shows “Outcome Ready” organisations build work around measurable value. Australia scores 71 for outcome orientation but only 37 for AI integration: clear on the goals, yet to embed AI at scale. Attendees get a practical framework for redesigning work around the outcomes that count.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Ballroom A
Organizations are struggling to align the workforce with business strategy as AI reshapes work. This session introduces a new workforce planning framework that helps CHROs connect strategy, work, technology, and talent decisions. Attendees will learn how to identify the work and workforce capabilities most critical to strategy, account for how work will be delivered across people and AI, and secure investments needed to close workforce gaps. This approach elevates workforce planning into a board-level discussion about the workforce investments required to execute enterprise strategy.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Ballroom B
As organizations race to integrate AI, they face a hidden but critical risk: the accelerated atrophy of human skills. Skills atrophy itself is not the enemy; not addressing it is. Unmanaged skills atrophy can lead to a 24% drop in employee performance. This session outlines how CHROs can intentionally decide which skills to let go and which to safeguard to protect business continuity.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 4
Benefit costs are up. Mental health and conflict resolution skills are down. Right-size your HR and AI investments in ways that maximize your greatest assets, your employees. Total rewards leaders should strategically budget for ways that AI can benefit the workforce to see retention, EVP and organizational brand soar.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 2
Despite being a headline, reductions in force (RIFs) due to AI productivity gains was less than 1% across 2025. In this session, we’ll explore how organizations are using RIFs to strategically manage their workforce composition, the process by which HR works with and engages the business through RIFs, risks and shortcomings associates with RIFs, and how to balance short-term and long-term consequences.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM AEDT
Room 7, Level 1
AI in HR is a whirlwind of constant market developments. In this interactive session, stop relying on broad market observations and execute your specific strategy by bringing your most pressing, organization-specific AI bottlenecks directly to a Gartner AI expert to discuss quick and actionable solutions to move you function's AI approach forward.
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM AEDT
Room 2, Level 1
AI isn't coming for everyone's job, so why is it coming for their excitement? Bring your questions to this interactive session and learn from those posed by your peers. We'll discuss communication tips, analogies and pressure test ideas. Failure to launch is not an option so how can we ensure a successful lift?
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026 / 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM AEDT
Room 5, Level 2
Many CHROs are being tasked with building a high performance culture, though many struggle to articulate precisely what that is and what they want it to deliver. This challenge is heightened by a volatile operating environment and the ongoing, AI-driven transformation of work. Join this session to hear from your peers how they are defining and delivering on a high-performance culture.