Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference

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      2026 Conference Tracks at a Glance

      The 2026 theme is Autonomous Finance: Building Resilient, AI-Driven, Value-Centric Enterprises. Discover how to use insights, automation and AI to drive faster decisions, streamline processes and partner across the business. Explore our tracks, all developed with this theme in mind.

      Leadership Influence: Leading With Conviction, Speed and Influence

      CFOs must be the decisive voice in the room, or they’re not in the room. This track sharpens the CFO’s edge on enterprise leadership, board engagement, time discipline and influence across the C-suite. We’ll tackle how to lead through ambiguity, assert strategy in a fog of data and drive action, not just insights.

      Enterprise Financial Strategy: Navigating Volatility, Seizing Growth

      The macro may stay uncertain, but your capital strategy can’t. This track centers on how CFOs reallocate capital, structure flexible partnerships, fund innovation under pressure, and stay agile in the face of geopolitical, supply chain and policy risk.

      Technology and Innovation: AI, Automation and ROI — No More Pilots, Only Payoffs

      By 2026, boards won’t tolerate AI theater. This track moves CFOs past experimentation to results: where to double down, where to pull back and how to scale AI with measurable value. We’ll break down AI ROI, tech stack integration, ERP transitions, and what it really takes to win the talent and technology race.

      Looking back at last year’s key moments

      Review the moments that made 2025’s conference a success.
      Unlocking Finance’s New Identity With Key Habits

      Unlocking Finance’s New Identity With Key Habits

      Deep dive into the differentiating habits that leading finance teams use to shape and embrace a new identity for the future of finance, equipping you to take these habits back to lead your team effectively.

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      Digital Storytelling: The Key to a Data-Driven Business

      Digital Storytelling: The Key to a Data-Driven Business

      CEOs have given finance the responsibility of driving greater use of data in decision making; however, people remember stories more easily than data. Explore how to tell compelling, data-driven stories in a digital world.

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      Building Finance Teams for an AI Future

      Building Finance Teams for an AI Future

      Discover how to prepare your finance teams for the near-term and long-term demands that lie ahead.

      Watch Session

      Meet our speakers

      Get inspired by thought leaders slated to share big ideas and field-tested best practices.
      Featured Speaker

      Alexander Bant

      Practice Vice President
      Gartner
      Featured Speaker

      Nick Duffy

      Sr Director Analyst
      Gartner
      Featured Speaker

      Nisha Bhandare

      Distinguished VP Analyst
      Gartner
      Featured Speaker

      Mallory Bulman

      Sr Director Analyst
      Gartner

      “My second year at Gartner CFO Conference, and it has surpassed my expectations again this year. Excellent relevant content and fantastic keynote speakers that succeed in getting you to think deeply, which is something we need in this fast-paced world. Well done on another well-organized conference.”

      Rebecca Bennett
      Deputy CFO, Nova Systems

      Discover what it’s like to experience #GartnerFinance

      Start your conference experience. Register today.

      Maximize your Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ experience by knowing what to expect at every stage.
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      Pre-conference

      Once registered, Gartner Conference Navigator acts as your home base so you can plan your personal agenda.
      View sessions and build your agenda.
      Sign up for interactive sessions like roundtables and workshops.
      Schedule your Gartner one-on-one meeting.
      Apply for exclusive programs with targeted content and sessions.
      Explore our solution provider directory and their product offerings.
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      During the conference

      The conference offers exclusive insights, inspiring keynotes, technology exploration, networking opportunities and more.
      Download the Gartner Conference Navigator app to view your agenda and message your peers.
      Discover cutting-edge business and technology insights.
      Attend inspiring guest keynote presentations.
      Explore emerging technologies from leading solution providers.
      Visit the Exhibit Showcase to experience personalized demos.
      Network with your peers in a relaxed setting.
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      Post-conference

      Revisit, share and implement your take-aways from the conference.
      Access session materials and conference take-aways on Gartner Conference Navigator.
      Share and implement key lessons with your team.
      Establish a lasting connection with peers in your network.
      Reach out to your shortlisted technology solution providers.
      Plan your next Gartner conference.
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      Special programs

      Enhance your conference experience with specialized programs.

      The CFO Circle Program

      The CFO Circle Program is an exclusive component of the overall agenda designed for chief finance officers to explore new strategies, share innovative ideas, and grow their community of peers. An application is required.

      Earn CPE Credits

      Attendees are eligible for CPE credits by attending and participating in select CPE-eligible sessions across two fields of study: finance and business management and organization.

      Conference venue

      Hilton Sydney

      Prepare for your trip with venue details, accommodation options and transportation information.

      Ready to join us in Sydney?

      Register now to unlock a world of insights, networking and expertise at Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference.

      Frequently asked questions

      Have questions? We’ve got answers.

      How to prepare as a first-time attendee: 

      • Before you arrive, build your agenda using Gartner Conference Navigator (on your desktop or through our mobile app).

      • Make sure your profile is complete to get the best from our profile match feature. Share information about your interests and priorities to discover the sessions that are the best fit for you.

      • Be sure to register in advance for any roundtables, Gartner one-on-one meeting or workshops you’d like to attend. We also have networking breakfasts and breaks running throughout the conference to help you expand your network.

      • Join us in the Exhibit Showcase during daily receptions so you can meet with the technology leaders in the space and find the solutions you need.

      • Keep an eye out for emails from the Conferences team, with key updates, tips and tricks to getting the most out of your experience.

      About the Gartner Conference Navigator app:
      Gartner Conference Navigator is your hub for the conference. Here you can view and filter sessions, build your agenda, register for interactive experiences, schedule your meeting and more. We recommend using the app for an optimal conference experience. Search “Gartner Conference Navigator” in your app store to download. The app allows you to view and update your agenda, network with other end users, receive important notifications and more.

      Is my attendance limited if I am not currently a Gartner client?
      Absolutely not! As long as you have fully paid your registration fee, you have access to all conference activities, along with Gartner session documentation. If you’re interested in becoming a Gartner client, you can visit the Gartner Showcase to better understand the benefits you’ll receive.

      Signing up for limited seating sessions: 
      You will need to sign up in advance for some sessions, such as workshops, Meetups and roundtables. If you try to register for a session and it is listed as “full” or “closed,” there is still a possibility you can attend. Once at the conference, find the room for that session and arrive there about 15 minutes prior to the session start to have your name added to the waiting list. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

      Suggested dress code: 
      We suggest comfortable shoes — you’ll be doing a lot of walking from your hotel room to the conference space, from session to session and navigating the show floor. Business casual dress is what most attendees opt for, but we also recommend that you dress in layers as the conference rooms can get chilly.

      See the list of featured Gartner expert speakers: 
      Please check our Speakers page.

      How to sign up for a Gartner expert one-on-one meeting: 
      Gartner One-on-One meetings are available exclusively to paid registered full conference attendees. They are not available to exhibitors or exhibitor conference session passholders. Preregistration for One-on-One meetings and small-group sessions are available through Gartner Conference Navigator, our online agenda-building tool.

      How a Gartner expert will be assigned to your meeting: 
      All registered attendees have the exclusive opportunity to speak directly with a Gartner expert in a private 30-minute one-on-one meeting. Because of the high demand for particular experts, speaker selection is on a first-come, first-served basis.

      The registration process for roundtables, workshops and other sessions requiring preregistration: 
      Interactive sessions such as roundtables, workshops and Meetups are available exclusively to paid registered conference attendees, excluding exhibitors and exhibitor conference session passholders. Because of high demand and limited availability, we recommend that you register in advance for these unique sessions. Preregistration will be available through Gartner Conference Navigator, our online agenda-building tool.

      Access to a list of Gartner experts attending the conference:
      A Gartner experts guide will be available soon and will include a complete list of available experts, as well as their area of expertise. Please check our Speakers page.

      Restrictions for Gartner expert one-on-ones: 
      Gartner expert one-on-ones are not available for solution provider briefings or product demonstrations with experts. The expert reserves the right to stop the meeting if this occurs. Gartner clients interested in briefing experts may contact the Vendor Relations department by emailing vendor.briefings@gartner.com to schedule a meeting following the conference.

      Gartner cultivates an inclusive experience for all attendees: 
      The Gartner Conferences team is committed to creating a respectful, friendly and inclusive experience for all participants. Inclusion and respect are core components of Gartner culture, and we take pride in bringing together a community that is welcoming and thoughtful of others. Gartner conferences include elements such as accessibility ambassadors, prayer/meditation rooms, and parent/mother rooms to help foster a deeper sense of inclusion and further enable attendees to bring their whole selves to the conference.

      Addressing accessibility needs:
      We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive conference experience for all participants. If you have an accessibility-related need for a conference, please let us know in your registration profile or email us directly at GlobalConferences@gartner.com, ideally at least three weeks prior to the conference. Once we receive your request, one of our accessibility ambassadors will contact you.

      Please email GlobalConferences@gartner.com with any additional questions or feedback on accessibility.
      Share your feedback on how we can further improve inclusivity at the conference:
      Gartner is committed to hearing all voices. Being inclusive and respectful are critical across all aspects of our business. Help us, challenge us, inspire us and share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for how we can make our conference experience a more inclusive one. Please email GlobalConferences@gartner.com to share your feedback.

      Gartner cares about the health and safety of our community. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from attending the conference. 

      At this time, Gartner does not have any health-related requirements in place for attendance. Should this change, we will follow up with updated guidance.