All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 dives deep into key topics for CHROs and HR leaders around strategy, AI in HR, talent management, workforce planning 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 new possibilities as organizations rethink growth yet often overlook key enablers. In 2026, HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity to lead work transformation and prepare both work and workforce for success. 

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Tuesday, 06 October, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote
CV Viverito, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Harsh Kundulli, VP Analyst, Gartner
This Opening Keynote session will examine the innovations redefining the HR landscape and the opportunities they create. Designed to spark curiosity and momentum, it will connect cutting-edge ideas to real-world impact. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

AI Broke the Employee Handbook. Now What?
LJ Justice, Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is already changing how we work, make decisions and interact, but most HR policies have not kept pace. That leaves organizations exposed to real workplace issues, from biased hiring, promotion or performance decisions to inappropriate AI-generated content, confidentiality breaches and employee misuse of AI tools. This session shows HR leaders how to identify where policies fall short and update them before the next crisis forces action. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

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 you function's AI approach forward. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: How to Navigate the Leadership Assessment Market
Sampurna Maitra, Director Analyst, Gartner
Stop guessing which leadership assessment vendor is right for you. This session decodes the complex market using our latest Market Guide. Learn to align your specific buyer priorities with the right solution types. We will discuss representative vendors, comparing their current capabilities and future innovations. Walk away equipped to confidently select the right assessment services and tech services for your business. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Ask the Analyst: Scale HR AI Safely: Decide What to Buy, Blend or Build
David Bobo, Director Analyst, Gartner
“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. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Building Future-Ready Leaders at Speed
Ingrid Laman, VP Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM BST

CHRO Circle Workshop: Strategy on a Page for AI Transformation of the HR Function
Gaston Gomez Armesto, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Change Has Changed: What You Need to Know About Change Management in the Age of AI
Rebecca Lane, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
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. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

Prove the Business Value of Inclusion and Employee Experience
Brittany Cook, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
As executive leaders look for ways to cut costs, demonstrating the business value of inclusion and the employee experience is imperative. However, CHROs struggle to quantify their impact. Attend this session to learn how to reframe business value, connect key data points to strategy and forge the partnerships necessary to track and report the business impacts that will resonate with your leaders. ... Show More Show Less

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“Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo provided a variety of sessions on many HR topics that allowed myself and my team to divide and conquer providing us with an opportunity to bring several new ideas, philosophies and technologies back to our organization.”

Head of Talent Acquisition, 1848 Ventures

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