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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

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

01:35 PM - 01:55 PM AEDT

SHL: Building Decision-Grade Skills Data for Strategic Talent Mobility
Samantha Hickey, PRACTICE DIRECTOR, TALENT SOLUTIONS, SHL
Future focused talent redeployment is needed but organisations aren't ready, with 81% of organisations lacking confidence in their skills data. The fix starts with distinguishing skills that expire from skills that don't. Learn how objectively assessed durable skills become the decision-grade layer your talent mobility tech stack is missing, and what changes when decisions are built on evidence over manager judgement or self-report. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM AEDT

What to Consider When Developing Your Organization's Skills Strategy
Jonathan Tabah, Director Analyst, Gartner
Fifty-nine percent of CHROs feel that skill needs of their organization are changing faster than they can develop support plans. Join this session to learn about the major trends in today's fast-evolving skills landscape and how to use these insights to design your future skills strategy. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT

Cornerstone: Context Is King: Why HR Data Alone Can't Power Human + AI Collaboration
Every organisation wants people and AI agents working side by side, but few can confidently determine what to augment and what to automate. Traditional HR data reflects roles, not work. This session shows how combining HR, operational and learning data creates a living view of work, enabling smarter human and AI collaboration and accelerating workforce transformation. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

Banking, Finance & Insurance Peer Meetup: Building Workforce Resilience in a Regulated Landscape (Participant-Driven Discussion)
HR leaders in these industries must support cutting-edge AI transformation while managing risk and compliance. Join this Peer Meetup to explore strategies for reskilling, supporting hybrid work, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. 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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

L&D Peer Meetup: Upskilling for the Future—Delivering Learning That Sticks (Participant-Driven Discussion)
L&D leaders are under pressure to deliver measurable impact and align learning with business goals. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss approaches for scalable upskilling, integrating AI into learning and fostering a culture of continuous development. 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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

Roundtable: The Rise of the AI-Ready Learner: How Should L&D Respond?
Ingrid Laman, VP Analyst, Gartner
As AI becomes embedded in daily workflows, a new learner profile is emerging — employees who use AI instinctively, expect real‑time guidance, and learn continuously through intelligent tools. This roundtable brings together L&D leaders to explore how development models must evolve to support AI‑ready learners and the tools L&D should use to shape confident, responsible AI use across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

Talent Management Peer Meetup: Future-Proofing the Talent Lifecycle (Participant-Driven Discussion)
Talent management is more complex than ever, with succession, mobility, and high-potential development top of mind. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss how you’re aligning talent strategies to business needs, identifying critical roles, and building strong pipelines. 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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

Technology & Telecom Peer Meetup: Competing for Digital Talent in a Hyper-Competitive Market (Participant-Driven Discussion)
Tech and telecom HR leaders must attract scarce skills, support hybrid/remote work, and drive engagement. Join this Peer Meetup to discuss employer branding, upskilling, and building agile, high-performing teams. 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

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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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