All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo dives deep into key topics for CHROs from AI transformation and workforce redesign to culture, talent, leadership 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 a new age of possibilities, and organizations are rethinking their boundaries for growth but often underestimate factors that power the possible. HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity in 2026 to lead the transformation of work and prepare both the work and workforce for success.

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

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Monday, 16 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Signature Series: Top CHRO Trends & Priorities Shaping 2027
Anna Krasniewska, Group Vice President, Gartner
Each year Gartner surveys hundreds of CHROs about their challenges and priorities for the coming year. Join this session to learn the top CHRO trends and priorities for 2027 and how you can use these to inform your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEDT

Ask the Analyst: Questions for the Opening Keynote Team
Caitlyn McDonough, VP Analyst, Gartner
CV Viverito, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Join the Gartner Opening Keynote team right after the Keynote to discuss the topic further, as well as have a chance to ask questions and get answers to your top takeaways. Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEDT

CHRO Circle Peer Meetup: Reinventing Performance Management and Career Growth (Participant-Driven Discussion)
CHROs must lead the charge in redefining performance management and building robust career roadmaps to meet evolving workforce expectations. Join this Peer Meetup to share the approaches you’re creating for expanding growth opportunities and enabling meaningful coaching and career development conversations. 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

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

Emerging Enterprise Risks That Will Shape the 2027 CHRO Agenda
Dion Love, VP Analyst, Gartner
New enterprise risks are taking shape that will test how organizations grow, perform and protect value over the next several years. In this breakout, CHROs will explore the emerging risk themes most likely to shape the 2027 agenda, from capability erosion and productivity strain to structural workforce uncertainty and governance gaps. Learn how these themes should inform risk leadership priorities and enterprise action. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM AEDT

Avature: Deliver with Brilliance: How IBM Is Advancing AI-First Talent Acquisition at Scale
Elaina Chan, ASSOCIATE IT ARCHITECT, IBM Australia
At IBM, leveraging AI to simplify global talent acquisition laid the foundation for enterprise AI at scale. Now, an experience-led strategy anchored in a clean core powers next-level transformation. Hear how IBM navigates buy-versus-build decisions, shapes an AI opportunity portfolio to resolve distinct persona pain points and sparks continuous innovation through ecosystem collaboration. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM AEDT

UKG: The CHRO’s New Mandate: Connecting People Decisions to Business Outcomes in Real Time
People decisions are business decisions. Hiring, pay, employee support, and workforce investment all affect how the business grows, operates, and manages cost, yet they are often still managed as separate HR processes. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Signature Series: CEO Concerns 2027: Implications and Actions for CHROs
Dion Love, VP Analyst, Gartner
CEO thinking is constantly challenged by events and each year Gartner conducts an in-depth survey of hundreds of CEOs to understand their shifting concerns and priorities. Come to this session to learn what CEOs are thinking for 2027 and what the talent agenda impacts are for CHROs. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

Roundtable: Government - Share Insights, Experiences and Solutions with P&C Peers
Arj Bagga, VP Analyst, Gartner
Join this roundtable session to discuss timely, relevant topics for People and Culture leaders in your industry. Share learnings, experiences and solutions with peers during a Gartner-facilitated group discussion. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

HR Has an Image Problem
Tony Guadagni, Director Analyst, Gartner
HR sits in one of the most complex roles in the organization, caught between competing expectations—often seen as too business-centric for employees and too employee-centric for the business. As organizations evolve, the stakes are rising. If leaders aren’t fully confident in HR’s ability to lead the human workforce, will HR be trusted to lead the human-machine workforce? And if employee trust is uneven, how can CHROs drive transformation? Join this session to learn how top CHROs strengthen trust, expand influence in the boardroom, and better support employees at scale. ... Show More Show Less

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“A great opportunity to take time out of the work week and invest in learning from industry professionals. A diverse conference agenda that kept me fully engaged and already looking forward to next year.” 

Jodie Mather
Director, People Support, Australian Government Department of Human Services

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