All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo dives deep into key topics for CHROs from AI transformation and workforce redesign to culture, talent, leadership and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Power New Possibilities: Lead the Transformation of Work.

The AI era is unlocking a new age of possibilities, and organizations are rethinking their boundaries for growth but often underestimate factors that power the possible. HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity in 2026 to lead the transformation of work and prepare both the work and workforce for success.

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, 16 November, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Productivity Isn't the Prize - Expanding What's Possible for Your Organization
Arj Bagga, VP Analyst, Gartner
Caitlyn McDonough, VP Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT

Ask the Analyst: AI for the HR Function
Eser Rizaoglu, VP Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

How to Manage AI's Impact on Employee Wellbeing
Kayla Velnoskey, Director Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

The AI-ready Workforce Framework: Segmenting Talent for Scalable AI Adoption
CV Viverito, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT

Dayforce: Bridging the Manager Gap – Equipping Leaders for AI-Driven Change
Christina Waddy, DVP Large Enterprise, Public Sector & Customer Base, Dayforce
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. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT

Orgvue: AI Changes the Work – Leadership Must Change the Workforce
Sebastien Berlioz, VP, Alliances (APAC), Orgvue
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. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM AEDT

AI Advantage: High-Impact Use Cases to Transform Talent Acquisition
Jackie Watrous, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

From Vision to Reality: Implementing an AI-Infused HR Operating Model
Robin Boomer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Racing to Redesign Jobs for AI? Beware of These Three Traps
Neal Woolrich, Director Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

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“A great opportunity to take time out of the work week and invest in learning from industry professionals. A diverse conference agenda that kept me fully engaged and already looking forward to next year.” 

Jodie Mather
Director, People Support, Australian Government Department of Human Services

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