All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo dives deep into key topics for finance leaders around cost optimization, growth, AI and more to help you address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2026 Conference Theme

Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven and Value-Centric Enterprises

CFOs are under pressure to deliver a more autonomous finance function, but that future won’t arrive on its own. This year’s agenda focuses on what it really takes to build that kind of finance organization where insights lead to faster decisions, automation supports more of the close and forecast, and finance teams engage with the business without becoming a bottleneck.

Autonomous finance is not a destination. It is a discipline. And CFOs must lead the way. Explore our sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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Monday, 08 June, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

CFO Circle Roundtable: Tracking and Measuring Technology Investments

Nisha Bhandare, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
As technology becomes key to strategic growth, organizations risk falling behind if their technology investments fail to deliver business results. In this session, learn how CFOs are championing the use of outcome-driven metrics to capture the financial, intangible and innovation impact of technology — enabling smarter technology investment decisions. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM BST

From Cuts to Strategy: Rethinking Cost Structures for the Long Term

Michelle Carlsen, Director Analyst, Gartner
Long-term value realization has become increasingly challenging, and most CFOs have already executed multiple rounds of cost reductions. A repeat of a successful 2025 session, this will explore how the top finance teams use the unique selling points of their companies to develop a differentiated cost structure strategy, and how to prioritize spending on areas that will produce the best long-term returns. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Business Management and Organization; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM BST

Contract Negotiation Clinic: Ten Tips, Tactics and Tricks CFOs Can Use to Negotiate Bigger Cost Savings From Technology Vendors

Jo Ann Rosenberger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Faced with budget pressures, many CFOs struggle to control technology costs from software and SaaS licenses, subscriptions and support fees, which often rise unpredictably without any direct ROI. This interactive session will help CFOs understand how to follow a 10-step playbook to achieve cost savings while securing the best outcomes for the organization from technology contract negotiations. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 09 June, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BST

Unlocking Efficient Growth: CFO Secrets From the Frontlines of Financial Leadership

Nauman Abbasi, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Although CEOs, boards, and investors expect simultaneous top-line growth, bottom-line expansion, and capital efficiency (i.e., efficient growth), no more than 5% of companies are able to achieve it. This session teaches replicable lessons from efficient growth company CFOs on how to manage costs, capital, cash, and AI investments for delivering long-term value. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None) ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM BST

Contract Negotiation Clinic: Four Powerful Steps to Combat Vendor Prices Hikes When Negotiating Software and SaaS Deals

Jo Ann Rosenberger, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Economic uncertainty and inflation complicate tech purchase decisions for CFOs. This clinic presents a four-step playbook for greater cost savings and avoidance in vendor negotiations. CFOs and finance leaders will gain negotiation tips, templates, and checklists to help their teams apply these steps in their organizations. ... Show More Show Less

01:35 PM - 01:55 PM BST

IBM: From Insight to Foresight — AI‑Driven Finance for Executive Decisions

Máté Kiss, AI & Data Solution Leader, EMEA, IBM
As volatility increases and decision windows narrow, organizations are moving from hindsight reporting to predictive planning. This session shows how AI improves forecast accuracy, accelerates decisions, and delivers trusted, governed insights across finance, workforce planning, and KPIs—proven through client examples and IBM’s own Client Zero transformation. ... Show More Show Less

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM BST

Datamatics: Finance Transformation Journey Across 80 Countries

Praveer Chadha, EVP Global Head Operations, Datamatics Global Services
Discover the blueprint for a global finance transformation across 80+ countries. Learn how ECU Worldwide, a logistics leader, leveraged a centralized, AI-powered model to cut manual work by 60% and unify fragmented operations. Hear directly from senior leaders at Datamatics on the strategies that drove unprecedented efficiency and governance. ... Show More Show Less

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM BST

Public Sector Ask the Analyst: Navigating Changing Funding Landscapes in Government

Farrah Watson, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In this interactive session, government CFOs will gain practical insights for navigating changing funding landscapes, with a focus on performance-based budgeting. Participants will discover how to connect budget decisions to measurable outcomes, improve resource allocation and strengthen financial accountability. The analyst will share best practices, address common challenges and answer your questions, helping CFOs achieve better results through data-driven budgeting strategies. ... Show More Show Less

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