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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for supply chain to help you address your organization's mission-critical challenges.

Plan With Insight. Deliver With Impact.

In a rapidly evolving landscape, supply chain planning leaders must seize the moment. Join us to build future‑ready teams, advance AI‑driven and digital planning, elevate performance, and drive lasting agility and impact. The time to act is now.

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Monday, 05 October, 2026

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST

Gartner Opening Keynote
Atul Dighe, VP Analyst, Gartner
Hear Gartner’s unique “big picture” insights that will shape how you think about your most critical priorities. Spark strategic discussions with your peers throughout the conference, and your colleagues throughout the year. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM BST

Supply Chain Network Design Market Guide
Vicky Forman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Due to ongoing supply chain volatility and change, the ability to review the supply chain network design is required increasingly frequently. Technology is utilized to support these reviews in a structured and scalable way. This session assesses the supply chain network design tools market, and summarizes the applications, capabilities and trends for the future. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

The Rise of the End-to-End Planner: Evolving Roles and Competencies for an AI-Driven World
Cristina Carvallo, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session will explore how supply chain planning roles are changing with the advancements of technology and the competencies required. Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:05 PM BST

2026 Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies
Eva Dawkins, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this session to review Gartner’s 2026 Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies. In this session, we highlight new entrants, exits and fast movers. Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM BST

AI Agent Governance: Are You Ready to Work With AI Agents?
Danielle Torgerson, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms supply chain planning, the rise of autonomous AI agents brings both unprecedented opportunities and new governance challenges. This session will equip planning leaders with the knowledge and frameworks needed to effectively integrate AI agents into their organizations. Discover best practices for ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration as your planning team explores the new frontier of AI. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM BST

Ask the Analyst: How Are You Moving Beyond AI Pilots to Enterprise Impact in SCP?
Joe Graham, Director Analyst, Gartner
Many supply chain planning leaders have launched AI pilots, but far fewer have scaled them into measurable enterprise impact. This roundtable explores how organizations are moving beyond experimentation by addressing common barriers such as weak data, unclear ownership, limited talent and fragmented workflows. Attendees will compare approaches for scaling AI across planning domains and proving business value. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM BST

Should You Trust AI in Planning? Confronting the Risks and Building Real Guardrails
Mustapha Ezzeddine, Director Analyst, Gartner
Identify risks, build robust guardrails and foster trust in AI adoption. Equip your team to confidently leverage AI for reliable decisions and drive transformation in today’s fast-changing environment. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM BST

Explainable AI in Supply Chain Planning: Enhancing Transparency and Trust
Victoria Bakrudinova, Director Analyst, Gartner
Explainable AI (XAI) is quickly becoming a prerequisite of automated supply chain planning, offering transparency into complex algorithmic decisions. This presentation explores how XAI improves trust, transparency and adoption of AI for supply chain planning. The session will highlight benefits, risks and actionable steps for leveraging XAI to bridge the gap between advanced technology and practical decision making, ultimately driving ROI of the AI technology. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BST

AI in Supply Chain Planning: Lessons From the Trenches — What Works, What Fails and Why
Koonal Pandya, Director Analyst, Gartner
This session shares real-world lessons from digital transformation and AI implementation in supply chain planning, based on case studies from our library. Examine which technology strategies delivered value, the common pitfalls organizations encountered, and recurring themes in build-versus-buy decisions for AI. Attendees will gain practical insights to guide strategic choices in their own supply chain planning initiatives. ... Show More Show Less

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“Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit provided excellent insights into the latest planning trends and technologies. The mix of [insights], case studies and analyst one-on-one sessions offered real value and actionable take-aways.”

Artem Movchan
Head of Supply Chain Planning, Autodoc

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