All 2026 Finance Conference Sessions

Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo 2026 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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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM EDT

RSM US LLP: Unlock Real ROI With Embedded and AI‑Native Finance Technology

Sarah Kieffer, Consulting Partner, Data & Digital Services, RSM US LLP
Stuck in your AI journey because you still rely on manual processes and legacy systems—even as ERP and finance platforms roll out embedded, AI‑native capabilities that enable faster, safer automation than custom builds? If you’re ready to modernize but unsure where to start, this session offers a practical, execution‑focused approach to evaluating vendors, choosing the right architecture and implementing AI that delivers real productivity gains. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT

The Future of ERP: What CFOs Must Know to Build a Future-Proof Strategy

Greg Leiter, VP Analyst, Gartner
ERP transformation is accelerating, but without a clear strategy, finance leaders risk funding tech that doesn’t deliver. This session highlights what CFOs must understand to ensure their ERP strategy is future-proof and aligned with business outcomes.
Explore key trends, AI readiness, and the principles needed to guide smarter, value-driven ERP decisions. (CPE Credit: 0.6; Field of Study: Finance; Delivery Method: Group Live; Program Knowledge Level: Basic; Prerequisites: None; Advanced Preparation: None)
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Billtrust: Your ERP Isn’t Broken. It Just Wasn’t Built For AR.

Lee An Schommer, Chief Product Officer, BILLTRUST
A study of 500 finance leaders reveals ERPs aren’t broken, but 74% lack the automation AR teams need. Learn key ERP gaps and how leaders are improving forecasting, accelerating payments by 25%, and gaining cash flow visibility without replacing their ERP. Walk away with practical strategies to simplify and strengthen your cash flow. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

SAP: Autonomous Finance at Scale: A CFO Guide to Enterprise Impact

Sonja Simon, CFO, SAP Americas, SAP America Inc.
Dan Nagle, Head of Finance Transformation, Americas, SAP AMERICA, INC.
Michalene Schechter, Director, Finance and Procurement Servic, Accenture
CFOs face pressure to turn AI into measurable enterprise value. In this session SAP and their customer Accenture share how to move from pilots to autonomous finance at scale while maintaining control and continuity. Hear how SAP achieved 70% billing automation, 62% automated contract validation, and a 20% faster close. Explore key foundations including trusted data, controls, and governance, where human judgment remains essential, and how agentic AI blends traditional and generative AI across the enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Workday: Reimagining Finance at PGA TOUR

Scott Moyer, Solutions Marketing Director, Workday
Megan Zee, Svp, Finance & Controller, PGA TOUR
Join Workday for a candid talk with Megan Zee, SVP, Finance and Controller of PGA TOUR, on their finance transformation. Discover how moving from legacy systems to Workday has helped her team stay on course with real-time data and granular visibility. Megan will share how the TOUR manages risk, streamlines complex reporting, and uses live analytics to drive decisions that keep the organization moving forward. ... Show More Show Less

12:30 PM - 01:15 PM EDT

Ask the Analyst: Preparing Finance for an Upcoming Cloud ERP Implementation

Irmina Melarkode, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this interactive session to discover why CFOs must prioritize ERP readiness to unlock the full transformational potential of cloud ERP for finance innovation. Learn how early, in-depth assessment and advocacy for functional needs can help your organization avoid common pitfalls like missed ROI, low adoption and data quality issues. Hear directly from Gartner analysts on proven strategies to align readiness timing, enhance data quality and position your finance team for competitive advantage. ... Show More Show Less

01:40 PM - 02:00 PM EDT

SoftCo: Building AP automation with AI: what works, what doesn't and what gets missed

Daragh Byrne, Cmo, SoftCo
Neil Kelly, PRODUCT MANAGER
AI is making it easier than ever to build AP automation. But what works in a proof of concept doesn’t always hold up in production. This session explores where AI delivers value, where it falls short, and what organizations often overlook when building internally, from integration and control to long-term ownership and cost. ... Show More Show Less

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM EDT

Ask the Analyst: Future of ERP

Greg Leiter, VP Analyst, Gartner
73% of organizations report that their ERP strategies are misaligned with business goals, putting transformation efforts and ROI at risk. As AI and automation reshape enterprise applications, CFOs must ensure ERP modernization supports strategic agility and value creation. Join us to learn how adaptive experiences, embedded intelligence and composable architectures are redefining ERP, and what actions you can take to align technology with business priorities and drive meaningful outcomes. ... Show More Show Less

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM EDT

Microsoft: AI in Action: Accelerating Your Frontier Finance Transformation

April Olson, Partner Group Program Manager, Microsoft, Microsoft
Cory Hrncirik, Chief Financial Officer, Office Of The M, Microsoft
Sigita Cepaitiene, Head of Product, Copilot for Finance, Microsoft
In this session, discover how Microsoft is building a Frontier Finance organization, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. See real-world applications in action, draw inspiration from innovative projects, and learn how intelligent agents are unlocking value for finance teams. ... Show More Show Less

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