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
Arj Bagga, VP Analyst, Gartner
Caitlyn McDonough, VP Analyst, Gartner
This Opening Keynote session will examine the innovations redefining the HR landscape and the opportunities they create. Designed to spark curiosity and momentum, it will connect cutting-edge ideas to real-world impact. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 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

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

The AI-ready Workforce Framework: Segmenting Talent for Scalable AI Adoption
CV Viverito, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI does not impact every employee in the same way, and treating it as a single workforce issue creates hidden risks. This framework helps CHROs segment the workforce based on how people interact with AI, the level of risk they carry and the judgment expected of them. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM AEDT

How to Manage AI's Impact on Employee Wellbeing
Kayla Velnoskey, Director Analyst, Gartner
As AI permeates employees' professional and personal lives, the risks to their wellbeing from unhealthy human-AI relationships increase, creating potential liabilities for the organization. This session will explore how AI use can negatively impact employee wellbeing, which segments of the workforce are most at risk and what CHROs can do to prevent and address these impacts in the workplace. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM AEDT

The Building Blocks of Work Redesign
Anna Krasniewska, Group Vice President, Gartner
This session explores the essential building blocks of effective work redesign, offering practical frameworks to rethink roles, processes and skills to drive agility and performance. Show Less
Tuesday, 17 November, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Making “Human in the Loop” Roles a Reality, Not a Fantasy
Robin Boomer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
When organizations automate workflows with agentic AI, humans become more important, not less. The “human in the loop” is the lynchpin that keeps a largely automated workflow humming, but most organizations have yet to imagine what these roles will look like or the support employees will need. This session explores the limits and expectations of human roles in agent-led workflows to help HR functions make “human in the loop” roles a reality. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Redesign Jobs for Growth in the AI Era
Neal Woolrich, Director Analyst, Gartner
As AI continues to reshape work it raises a series of questions about jobs as we know them: Who does the work now - humans or machines? What are the new 'high-value' contributions humans should make when AI takes on more responsibility? Do we need certain jobs at all anymore? The truth is, jobs aren’t going away, but they are evolving. How they evolve will be the key to unlocking AI value across the enterprise. Join this session to learn how to redesign jobs for the AI era and enable people to deliver greater value across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

Don’t Let AI Break Careers At Your Organization
Kaelyn Lowmaster, Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is upending how we used to think about building careers. It's automating core development tasks and reshaping the experience-building roles that once defined advancement for promising talent. This session will give HR leaders a new model for understanding the reality of career progression and walk through practical next steps for building strong, resilient internal talent supply as AI continues to reshape work. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM AEDT

Empowering Workforces: AI-Driven Well-being Solutions
Nicole Paripurana, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Benefit costs are up. Mental health and conflict resolution skills are down. Right-size your HR and AI investments in ways that maximize your greatest assets, your employees. Total rewards leaders should strategically budget for ways that AI can benefit the workforce to see retention, EVP and organizational brand soar. ... 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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