All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo™ 2026 conference dives deep into key topics for CFOs and finance executives around AI in finance, cost management, data and analytics strategy, 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 face mounting pressure to deliver a more autonomous finance function, but this future must be intentionally designed, funded, and held accountable. Join us to explore how to build a finance organization where insights drive faster decisions, automation streamlines processes, and teams partner with the business.

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Monday, 23 March, 2026

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

Keynote: Finance at the Forefront: Winning When AI Is Changing (and Breaking) Everything
Clement Christensen, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
As organizations adapt to AI, many early efforts fall short. Yet, some companies unlock extraordinary value from their AI investments. In this keynote at Gartner’s 2026 Finance Symposium, discover the strategies and mindsets that set such leaders apart. Learn how CFOs become architects of AI-driven transformation, driving innovation, efficiency and competitive advantage in an AI-first enterprise. Join us to explore actionable insights and the pivotal role finance will play in shaping the future of business. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

CFO Circle Roundtable: CFO's Role in Driving Change
Marco D'Ascoli, Director Analyst, Gartner
Seventy-four percent of CFOs are directly involved in leading change management, but navigating finance transformation in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment demands a new level of leadership agility. Join this CFO-exclusive, peer-to-peer discussion —facilitated by a Gartner expert — to explore how CFOs can personally drive change engagement, foster resilience, and inspire alignment amid constant disruption and rapid shifts in the finance and business landscape. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEDT

CFO Risk Watch: Bridging Awareness and Action on Top Emerging Risks
Mallory Bulman, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As emerging risks have increased and intensified, most enterprises today have at best, only moderate operational readiness to respond. This disconnect is largely attributable to fragmented risk management practices, characterized by dispersed ownership and unclear accountability. This session clarifies how CFOs should respond to critical emerging risks requiring action today and the most effective influential actions to close the operational readiness gap. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEDT

Finance 2030: The Finance Workforce at Frontier Firms
Hilary Richards, VP Analyst, Gartner
By 2030, CFOs at the frontier firms will lead a workforce of digital talent that will regularly build new technology capabilities and accomplish core finance tasks by leveraging AI and tools. As a result, finance will scale and accelerate decision support and help overcome growth anchors. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

CFO Circle Ask the Expert: How to Select High-Impact Metrics and KPIs in a Complex Data Landscape
Valeria Di Maso, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Selecting the correct KPIs for your organization can be challenging, particularly considering the complex data landscape and constantly evolving company goals and objectives driven by high uncertainty in the marketplace. Join this interactive session with Gartner experts to discuss how to choose actionable KPIs, connect them to the organization's goals and develop a reporting strategy around them. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 10:35 AM AEDT

Market Trends and Magic Quadrant for Financial Planning Software
Sid Sahoo, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Discover how financial planning software, Magic Quadrants and Critical Capabilities can transform your vendor evaluation process. This session provides insights into comprehensive market overviews, vendor quadrant comparisons and evaluation guidance. Join this session and learn to leverage MQs and CCs to make informed decisions that align with your business objectives and support digital FP&A transformation efforts. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM AEDT

Trends in the Finance Technology Market for 2026
Nick Duffy, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
What technologies should finance be focusing on in 2026? Separate hype from reality in this session and learn about the technology investments other finance organizations make. Join the session to gain a research-based understanding of various technologies’ current usage and perceived value, as well as where finance leaders intend to invest in the near future. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM AEDT

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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM AEDT

Finance's 2026 AI Report Card
Matthew Kiel, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Despite AI success stories and technology advancements, finance leaders are approaching AI with cautious optimism and reporting a deceleration in the pace of adoption. However, data shows that organizations that quickly pilot and implement AI are experiencing markedly better efficiency and effectiveness than peers. Join this session to benchmark your organization’s AI adoption, impact and speed of implementation — and refine your strategy to build forward momentum. ... Show More Show Less

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Connagh Hopkins
Head of Business Planning and Reporting, Western Power 

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