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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Roundtable: How Are Planning Leaders Changing Their Leadership Model in the Age of AI?
Noha Samara, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
As AI transforms supply chain planning, leaders must rethink not only how teams work, but also how success is measured and how organizations are structured. Traditional planning roles, performance measures, and leadership approaches are being challenged by increasing automation, AI-enabled decision support, and new ways of working.

Join this interactive discussion to explore how planning leaders are adapting leadership expectations, redefining performance and rewards, and evolving organizational design for an AI-enabled future. Share experiences and learn how peers are measuring planner success, encouraging the right behaviors, and introducing new roles and career paths to maximize the value of both human and digital capabilities. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM MST

Dont Trust AI in Planning Make AI Earn Your Trust
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

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM MST

AI in Supply Chain Planning: Lessons From the Field 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
Tuesday, November 03, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM MST

Listen to Your Smart Factories: Planning's Role in Manufacturing Operating Model Transformation
As smart factories become more pervasive and generate data for the enterprise to improve decisions, the disconnect between manufacturing and supply chain planning will limit progress and subvert profitability. We discuss how bridging silos, aligning goals like forecast accuracy and schedule adherence and rethinking operating models can optimize the network. Through real-world examples and practical guidance, discover actionable strategies to strengthen the manufacturing-planning connection and drive lasting success. ... Show More Show Less

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

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

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM MST

How to Automate With Confidence for Higher ROI in Planning
Julia von Massow, Director Analyst, Gartner
Supply chain planning leaders will learn why the highest-performing organizations achieve greater ROI by pursuing autonomy, backed by strong governance and trusted data foundations. This session highlights the mindset shifts that separate leaders from laggards and shows why the real barriers to automation aren’t technical. Attendees will walk away with clarity on what truly drives value in next‑generation planning. ... Show More Show Less

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM MST

Use Culture to Build Sustainable AI Literacy Across the Planning Function
Lorraine Gavin, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
The pace of AI evolution is outpacing the ability of individuals and organizations to adapt. Those who cannot keep up will quickly fall behind, requiring immediate and ongoing investment in workforce upskilling. However, change fatigue remains a concern. Join this session to learn how cultural shifts can foster an AI-curious workforce without causing burnout. ... 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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