All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 dives deep into key topics for CHROs and HR leaders around strategy, AI in HR, talent management, workforce planning 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 new possibilities as organizations rethink growth yet often overlook key enablers. In 2026, HR leaders have a pivotal opportunity to lead work transformation and prepare both work and workforce for success. 

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Tuesday, 06 October, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BST

Roundtable: Tactics and Lessons for Strategic HRBPs
Jane Alancheril, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This interactive roundtable brings HRBPs together to share practical tactics and real-world lessons for operating as strategic partners, navigating competing priorities, and driving business impact. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:30 PM BST

Roundtable: Build Recruiter Skills for a High‑Tech, High‑Trust Future
Hiten Sheth, Director Analyst, Gartner
Technology, business and labor market shifts are rapidly raising the bar for recruiters' skills. We need strategic talent advisors more than ever, but many teams are struggling to keep up. Join this roundtable to discuss how you’re redefining recruiter skills, upskilling teams, and supporting recruiters through continuous change. ... Show More Show Less

12:45 PM - 01:30 PM BST

Roundtable: The Rise of the AI-Ready Learner: How Should L&D Respond?
Meaghan Kelly, Director 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

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

CHRO Circle Roundtable: Navigating Cost Pressures: Real-World Solutions From CHROs
Dion Love, VP Analyst, Gartner
Three quarters of CHROs cite cost management as their top priority in 2026. CHROs now must balance operational efficiency and costs with change management effectiveness to contribute to organizational growth. They must do this all while navigating volatile, uncertain and complex environments. Join other CHROs to discuss approaches to cost optimization. Learn how others are addressing cost mandates without sacrificing the employee experience and long-term ability to meet talent needs. ... Show More Show Less

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM BST

Roundtable: How Do You Create an AI-Enabled Workforce?
Russ McCall, Director Analyst, Gartner
Your board and CEO want an AI-enabled workforce and it’s up to you to deliver. Join this roundtable to discuss what has worked, and what hasn’t, when trying to define, build and maintain an AI-enabled workforce. ... Show More Show Less

04:15 PM - 05:00 PM BST

CHRO Circle Roundtable: Who Owns Enterprise AI Transformation: HR or IT?
Kabeh Vaziri, Managing Vice President, Gartner
AI is blurring the boundary of responsibilities between HR and IT. Capabilities once clearly owned are now shared. Neither HR nor IT can lead AI transformation alone, and traditional, informal collaboration models won't deliver on the depth and complexity of AI-driven work redesign. The next AI era demands a new partnership where HR and IT co-own capabilities at the tech-talent intersection. Join this roundtable to discuss how you're building your IT partnership, what you're partnering on and how you're enabling your teams to execute. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST

CHRO Circle Roundtable: How to Build a High Performance Culture
Alistair Kidson, Director Analyst, Gartner
Many CHROs are being tasked with building a high performance culture, though many struggle to articulate precisely what that is and what they want it to deliver. This challenge is heightened by a volatile operating environment and the ongoing, AI-driven transformation of work. Join this session to hear from your peers how they are defining and delivering on a high-performance culture. ... Show More Show Less

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BST

Roundtable: Interrupting Burnout: Building Resilient Leaders for What's Ahead
Matt Gerber, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner
Nearly three in five HR leaders report an increase in c-suite executives’ concerns about employee stress and burnout. Join this session to discuss tactics to transform leader burnout into resiliency that can meet the challenges ahead. ... Show More Show Less
Wednesday, 07 October, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM BST

Roundtable: Public Sector HR Leaders
Tille Verhaeghe, Managing Vice President, Gartner
This roundtable discussion convenes public sector HR leaders to exchange practical insights on navigating workforce challenges, policy constraints and talent strategies unique to government and public service organizations. ... Show More Show Less

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“Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo provided a variety of sessions on many HR topics that allowed myself and my team to divide and conquer providing us with an opportunity to bring several new ideas, philosophies and technologies back to our organization.”

Head of Talent Acquisition, 1848 Ventures

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