All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2026 dives deep into key topics for supply chain planning 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, November 02, 2026

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM MST

AI Agent Governance: Are You Ready to Work With AI Agents?
Tess Frenzel, Director 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

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM MST

Roundtable: Planner Development: What is Working?
Tom Sanger, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain planning leaders and planners know that new competencies are required, but classroom training alone isn’t enough. This research provides insights into how planning leaders are building their teams, highlighting effective approaches and common challenges. ... Show More Show Less

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM MST

Why Supply Chain Planning COEs Fail to Deliver Transformation (and How to Fix Them)
Matthew Matsko, Director Analyst, Gartner
Many supply chains establish planning centers of excellence to drive integration and develop capabilities, yet too often they fail to achieve and sustain impactful change. This session informs supply chain planning leaders on why planning COEs fail and provides corresponding actions to maximize their effectiveness. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, November 03, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM MST

Talent Strategy for the World of AI and Automation
Tess Frenzel, Director Analyst, Gartner
The future of work is in the crosshairs of the AI evolution in supply chain planning. This session will cover emerging trends and approaches for how planning leaders can adapt their level talent strategy to position the function and their people for long-term success. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM MST

Do These Three Things to Future-Proof Your Supply Chain Planning Organization
Matthew Matsko, Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain planning transformation risks stalling if leaders don't act now to adapt their organizations across decision rights, talent and governance. This session offers three strategies for planning leaders to future-proof their organizations and maximize their impact in an environment of rapid transformation. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM MST

Roundtable: Securing the Success of a Hub Transition
Cristina Carvallo, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As planning organizations transition to a hub structure, planning leaders' questions what they need to know, what to do to guarantee success and what to avoid. Come for a lightly facilitated discussion with your peers on how to make a hub transition a success. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM MST

Critical Attributes of High-Performing Teams
Beth Moller, Director Analyst, Gartner
High-performing teams are not built on individual talent alone as individual top performers do not guarantee functional success. As a planning leader, you must foster the critical attributes required to build and maintain a high-performing team. Learn how to build a team that can withstand disruptions, adapt to challenges, and succeed beyond individual performance. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM MST

Roundtable: Unrealized Gains: Are You Getting the Expected Planner Productivity Bump From Your Technology Investment?
Tom Sanger, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain planning leaders have often justified technology investments with the expectation of increased planner productivity. However, many are not seeing the anticipated improvements and remain uncertain about the underlying causes. This session offers leaders a valuable opportunity to share experiences, explore the reasons behind these productivity gaps and learn from their peers’ insights and solutions. ... 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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