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

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

Gartner Opening Keynote: Productivity Isn't the Prize - Expanding What's Possible for Your Organization
Arj Bagga, VP Analyst, Gartner
Caitlyn McDonough, VP Analyst, Gartner
AI is delivering productivity gains across the workforce. Yet organizations are learning that greater productivity does not reliably translate into lower costs. The real opportunity lies in using AI to create value that wasn’t possible before. Join this session to learn how HR can help organizations concentrate AI investments, redesign work faster, and reinvest workforce capacity for growth. ... Show More Show Less

01:10 PM - 01:30 PM AEDT

Navigo: Change Without the Fatigue: Making Org Design a Continuous Capability
Michelle Clancy, Head of Org Design Solutions, Navigo
Restructuring has become business as usual, with change often underway before the last has settled. This creates change fatigue and workforce plans that quickly become outdated. SimplifyCo and Navigo will share a practical approach that brings the two together: redesigning work, setting measurable design goals and continually assessing the organisation after go-live. The goal is a sustainable rhythm of ongoing organisation design. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM AEDT

Achievers: Recognition as a change mechanism: reinforcing behaviour during transformation
Emma Harvie, Global Head of Recognition & Rewards Insights, Achievers
In an era of constant change, transformation still succeeds or fails on whether people adopt new ways of working. This session explores recognition as a powerful lever for reinforcing critical behaviours, drawing on 's experience embedding risk management into culture. Learn how frontline recognition data provides real-time evidence of adaptability, judgement and collaboration, helping leaders measure whether culture change is truly taking hold. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM AEDT

Change Has Changed: What You Need to Know About Change Management in the Age of AI
Kaelyn Lowmaster, Director Analyst, Gartner
For 2025, AI has catalyzed high-magnitude, high-stakes change across organizations. Subsequent "trickle down" impacts are driving second and third order changes. As long as organizations are pursuing AI value, none of this will stop any time soon. 78% of CHROs agree that workflows and roles will need to change to get the most out of their organization’s AI investments. CHROs who adapt their strategies to effectively manage change as work continuously and unpredictably evolves will succeed. Join this session to learn how. ... 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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