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.

Discover why HR leaders call this the “most impactful HR conference.” Hear attendees share highlights from networking, forward-looking sessions and inspiring keynotes, plus the real-world take-aways they gained.

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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

12:45 PM - 01:30 PM EDT

Ask the Analyst: How to Navigate the Leadership Assessment Market

Matt Gerber, Sr Principal 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

02:05 PM - 02:25 PM EDT

Zensai: If AI Isn't Your Biggest Threat, What Is?

Robin Daniels, Chief Business Officer, Zensai
AI has become the convenient explanation for problems that predate it: unclear priorities, overloaded teams, managers who don't know what good looks like. AI didn't create that confusion - it exposed it, at speed. What's missing isn't technology. It's the courage to set a direction people can follow and hold it while the ground is still moving. This session looks at what that takes. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM EDT

Ask the Analyst: Measuring Leader and Manager Effectiveness

Sasha Tuzel, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As leadership and management requirements evolve, organizations are increasingly interested in assessing leader and manager effectiveness. Join this interactive session to explore how to adopt outcome-focused approaches to measuring effectiveness, and review the range of measurement options available to clients for assessing leader and manager effectiveness. ... 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

05:40 PM - 06:00 PM EDT

BetterUp: Meet the Calibrators: The Leaders Turning AI Spend Into AI Value

Some leaders invest in AI and their people at once. Others swap one for the other. BetterUp calls the first group Calibrators, and their teams see stronger trust, better coordination, and real productivity gains, while the rest stall or lose ground. See what separates Calibrator behavior, why it drives AI ROI, and a live look at how it's built and measured at scale. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, October 27, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

7 Essential Leadership Capabilities for Meeting AI Ambitions

Matt Gerber, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
AI is enabling organizations to re-envision their long-term objectives. If organizations are to succeed during this period of transformation, people leaders will need to step up and adapt to a new set of skills and capabilities. Join this session to learn the seven essential leadership capabilities that will help your organization meet its AI ambitions, and how to develop those capabilities in your people leaders. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM EDT

CHRO Circle Peer Meetup:  Building Change-Ready Leaders (Participant-Driven Discussion)

Leadership models designed for stability don’t apply to times of disruption and shifting workforce dynamics. How are you equipping leaders with the skills to drive accountability, foster resilience, and embed adaptability as a core organizational capability? Join this Peer Meetup to discuss approaches for creating change-ready leaders. Peer Meetups are networking sessions that allow you to connect and share with a small group of your peers, without Gartner facilitation. Please make every effort to attend your Peer Meetup as other attendees will be looking forward to meeting with you. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

CHRO Circle Workshop: The Change Leadership Lab

Kayla Velnoskey, Director Analyst, Gartner
Gaston Gomez Armesto, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join the change leadership lab to diagnose and address your top change leadership pain point. Work with Gartner experts and get immediate feedback from your CHRO peers to overcome barriers and better support your organization to embrace change. ... Show More Show Less

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