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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      This year’s conference theme is Orchestrating Enterprise Performance in an AI-First World, focusing on how CFOs must lead organizations where people and digital workers collaborate, using real-time insights. View the 2027 topics created with this theme in mind. 

      AI Economics

      Assess AI costs, benefits, and business value to prioritize investments and improve returns.

      Finance ERP Solutions and Implementation Providers

      Compare ERP platforms and implementation partners to support finance transformation.

      Leadership Effectiveness

      Strengthen leadership skills to drive results, influence decisions, and lead change.
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      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at the 2026 Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 08 June, 2026

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Finance at the Forefront: Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything
      Clement Christensen, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
      As organizations adapt to AI, many early efforts fall short. Yet, some companies unlock extraordinary value from their AI investments. In this keynote at Gartner’s 2026 Finance Symposium, discover the strategies and mindsets that set such leaders apart. Learn how CFOs become architects of AI-driven transformation, driving innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage in an AI-first enterprise. Join us to explore actionable insights and the pivotal role finance will play in shaping the future of business. ... Show More Show Less

      10:15 AM - 11:00 AM BST

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      Did you know Gartner offers local peer networks for CFOs based in UK and Ireland?

      Gartner C-Level Communities are regional, peer-led communities, By CFOs, For CFOs, where you can:
      •       Build meaningful connections with peers who understand your challenges and strengthen your trusted professional network
      • Engage in candid, in-depth discussions to collaborate with peers on your most pressing people and leadership priorities
      • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges – complemented by field-tested best practices from Gartner experts

      If you are a CFO from an organisation that is $500m + stop by the Riverview Foyer, Level 2 to learn more and discover who is in your local Gartner CFO Community.       ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST

      Farseer: Finance Data Foundations for Usable AI
      Matej Trbara, Co-Founder, Farseer
      Most enterprises have the same finance stack: ERP for actuals, DWH for consolidation, BI for dashboards, FP&A for planning. Yet finance still spends too much time reconciling definitions, explaining mismatches, and rebuilding “one version of the truth” every month. In this session, we discuss what AI can realistically automate in finance when it runs on governed data, and where it creates risk when the foundation is weak. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 10:50 AM BST

      Medius Software: Intelligent Accounts Payable — Unlocking the Autonomous Enterprise Through AI Agents
      Daniel Ball, Svp Global Analyst Relations, MEDIUS-US-FL
      This session explores how intelligent, agent-driven AI is reshaping accounts payable operations, moving AP beyond basic automation toward a more responsive, proactive, and continuously improving function. Cut through the hype to understand what practical, real-world AI-enabled AP looks like today – from machine learning to agentic AI, and how organizations are putting it into production. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      CFO Circle Ask the Analyst: How to Select High-Impact Metrics and KPIs in a Complex Data Landscape
      Valeria Di Maso, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Selecting the correct KPIs for your organization can be challenging, particularly considering the complex data landscape and constantly evolving company goals and objectives driven by high uncertainty in the marketplace. Join this interactive session with Gartner analysts to discuss how to choose actionable KPIs, connect them to the organization's goals and develop a reporting strategy around them. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      CFO Circle Peer Meetup: AI Use Cases Within Finance
      What AI use cases have you implemented within your function? What resources did you need and investments did you make? What results were achieved and lessons learned? Share and learn from your peers. Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect with a small group of peers, without Gartner facilitation, in the spirit of solving business problems together. Please make every effort to attend your Meetup as your peers will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

      CFO Circle Roundtable: Tracking and Measuring Technology Investments
      Craig Wilton, Managing Vice President, Gartner
      As technology becomes key to strategic growth, organizations risk falling behind if their technology investments fail to deliver business results. In this session, learn how CFOs are championing the use of outcome-driven metrics to capture the financial, intangible and innovation impact of technology — enabling smarter technology investment decisions. ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

      Drive ERP Change by Doing These Three Things
      Matt Monopoli, Director Analyst, Gartner
      The speed of Cloud ERP development has outpaced traditional Finance Change Management approaches. Finance teams must therefore reframe how change is absorbed and measured, focussing activities to ensure real operational impact. This session discusses a rhythm for governing change that allows finance to retain control, absorb releases predictably and operate at the cadence of the cloud. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

      11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

      Emerging Technologies and the Future of Strategic Planning: What CFOs Need to Know
      Ayca Moseley, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Emerging technologies such as generative AI, agentic forecasting, and simulation are poised to transform strategic planning—not only improving the quality, speed, and timeliness of strategy, but expanding who can participate. This session provides an overview of these nascent capabilities and what CFOs should do now to prepare. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

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