All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference 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. 

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

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Monday, October 26, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EDT

2026 Hype Cycle for Learning and Development Technologies
Liz Caffarelli, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Covering emerging innovations with the potential to impact L&D functions, the Hype Cycle for L&D Technologies is an essential tool to evaluate and prioritize new technology investments. Join this session to learn what is new and different in 2026 ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Ask the Analyst: AI Coaching: Where It Works and Where It Doesn’t
Rebecca Burton, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
AI coaching offers an unprecedented, cost‑effective way to scale development —but only when applied to the right problems. Bring your questions to this session and learn from those posed by your peers. We will discuss where AI coaching delivers the most value, when human coaches remain essential and how L&D leaders can safely implement AI coaching solutions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

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 - 11:45 AM EDT

Roundtable: The Rise of the AI-Ready Learner: How Should L&D Respond?
Meaghan Kelly, Director Analyst, Gartner
As AI becomes embedded in daily workflows, a new learner profile is emerging — employees who use AI instinctively, expect real‑time guidance, and learn continuously through intelligent tools. This roundtable brings together L&D leaders to explore how development models must evolve to support AI‑ready learners and the tools L&D should use to shape confident, responsible AI use across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Top Trends that Will Shape L&D Strategy for 2027
Rebecca Burton, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
As AI adoption accelerates and the workforce transforms, L&D leaders face a pivotal moment in redefining how learning fuels performance. This session highlights the key trends shaping the 2027 learning landscape and their implications for a modern L&D strategy — giving you the clarity to set a focused roadmap for the year ahead. ... Show More Show Less

02:05 PM - 02:25 PM EDT

Perceptyx: From Insight Addiction to Leadership Accountability in HR
Charles Newnam, VP & GM of Leadership and Learning Strategy, Perceptyx
HR keeps showing up to the C-suite with charts because insight is the comfortable fix. It looks like rigor, feels like value, and lets us dodge the hard part: changing behavior and holding leaders accountable. It's an addiction, and AI is about to cut off the supply. When knowing is free, the analyst has no leverage left. This session flips the script: what if HR walked in not to report on the workforce, but to put leadership, HR first, on the hook for the behaviors that move the business? This session explores why we avoid this, and what it takes to trade the dashboard for real authority. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM EDT

ADP: The Manager's New Teammate: Using AI to Expand Capacity and Performance
Jay Caldwell, Chief Talent Officer, ADP
Managers are being asked to deliver more than ever. Join ADP Chief Talent Officer Jay Caldwell to learn how ADP uses AI as a teammate to expand manager capacity through HR support, behavioral nudges and in-flow coaching. Discover how AI can deliver personalized guidance during critical talent moments, moving beyond traditional training to strengthen performance. Attendees will gain practical lessons and tips for enhancing human potential at work. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM EDT

Draup: Skills-Based Resource Management: Workforce Planning in an AI-Transformed World
Vijay Swaminathan, CEO, DRAUP INC
As AI reshapes tasks and roles, workforce planning must connect people’s skills to the work that needs to be done. Skills-based resource management helps organizations redeploy talent, close capability gaps, and align capacity with changing business priorities. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM EDT

Whatfix: Accelerate AI Readiness with AI-Powered Guidance at Scale
AI is reshaping how work gets done, but adoption often lags behind investment. Learn how Whatfix helps enterprises close that gap with AI-powered, in-app guidance that meets employees in the flow of work, reducing training time, lowering support tickets, and driving lasting adoption across any application. Hear directly from a Whatfix customer on the measurable impact of embedding AI-powered guidance into their adoption strategy. ... Show More Show Less

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