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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

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 AI agents brings both unprecedented opportunities and new governance challenges. This session will equip planning leaders with the knowledge and frameworks needed to understand the fundamentals of agentic AI, knowing when to use or not use an AI agent, and best practices for agentic AI oversight. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM BST

Technology Predictions and Trends for Supply Chain Planning
Jan Snoeckx, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this session for a view of the future of technology and its potential impact on supply chain planning. Gain insights into predictions and a range of critical technologies, along with expert analysis of their readiness and relevance to the planning function. Attendees will learn how emerging tech trends could shape the future of supply chain planning. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM BST

Obsolescence or Opportunity? Is Vibe Coding the End for Your SCP Solution?
Pia Orup Lund, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Is Vibe coding the disruptive force that will render your current SCP solution obsolete, or a game-changing opportunity to elevate your planning capabilities? Join this session to unpack what Vibe coding is and means for the future of supply chain planning, and how it could reshape the competitive landscape. We’ll explore the risks and rewards, helping you determine whether to defend, adapt, or transform your planning technology strategy. Leave with clear, actionable insights to guide your next move. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BST

Want Your S&OP To Be Successful? Get Your CEO On Board
Malek Djoudi, Director Analyst, Gartner
As S&OP gains in maturity and becomes central to enterprise decision-making, it requires sponsorship that transcends all functions up to CEO level. Organizations able to secure this level of process ownership stand to deliver the best outcomes from their S&OPs as they are empowered to make critical enterprise-level trade-offs which are not possible otherwise. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 06 October, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST

Assemble to Win: The Power of Composable Processes for Agile Decision-Making
Pia Orup Lund, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In today’s volatile business landscape, agility is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. This session explores how composable processes empower organizations to rapidly assemble, reconfigure and optimize planning workflows for superior decision-making. We’ll illustrate how composable architecture breaks down silos, connects strategic intent with operational execution and accelerates response to market shifts. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST

The Future Starts Today: Starting the Journey Toward Decision Centric Planning
Cristina Carvallo, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
The accelerated pace of business, alongside the increased number and impact of supply disruptions requires a shift in supply chain planning. New technologies create immense possibilities, but supply chain leaders must embrace decision centric planning as their future. In this session we will discuss the first steps supply chain planning leaders can take to start their journey into the future or risk getting stuck in the past. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BST

Planning’s Blind Spot in Risk: Who’s Really Steering the Ship?
Tessa Mahon, Director Analyst, Gartner
This session explores the disconnect between planning and risk management, challenging the assumption that planning processes naturally drive effective risk decisions. We examine why planning forums struggle to align on risk appetite and how ambiguity in planning’s role in risk governance can undermine resilience. Through real-world examples and discussion, we identify practical actions teams must take to clarify their mandate, foster alignment and transform risk from a compliance exercise into a strategic advantage. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM BST

Play the Long Game: How Agentic Planning Unlocks Expected-Value Decision Making
Jan Snoeckx, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Agentic AI in SCP meets expected value in the next frontier of decision-centric SCP. This session shows how probabilistic planning and simulation enable expected-value (+EV) decision making, choosing the action most likely to deliver the best overall business outcome across many possible futures, rather than relying on a single forecast or narrow scenario set. ... 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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