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

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

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Roundtable: How to Improve Data Storytelling
Clement Christensen, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
In a world awash with data and powerful new analytic capabilities, the ability to tell a compelling data-driven story remains paramount. As the last mile of the source-to-insight process, storytelling is both a personal and organizational problem to solve. Attend this Ask the Expert session to get clear, actionable advice on your most pressing storytelling questions. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

CFO Circle Roundtable: Share Your Most Successful and Insightful AI Use Case Stories
Matthew Kiel, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Join this session to exchange ideas, celebrate successes and discuss lessons learned in implementing AI use cases in your finance organization. Roundtables offer a valuable opportunity to hear from peers at similar stages in their journey and to expand your network. A Gartner expert will lightly facilitate the interactions to ensure productive discussion and participation.

Note: This session is intended for attendees who are earlier in their AI planning and piloting journey. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 24 March, 2026

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

CFO Circle Roundtable: Share Your Most Successful and Insightful AI Use Case Stories (Advanced)
Matthew Kiel, Managing Vice President, Gartner
Join this session to exchange ideas, celebrate successes and discuss lessons learned in implementing AI use cases in your finance organization. Roundtables offer a valuable opportunity to hear from peers at similar stages in their journey and to expand your network. A Gartner expert will lightly facilitate the interactions to ensure productive discussion and participation.

Note: This session is intended for attendees overseeing a portfolio of multiple AI pilots with at least one initiative in full production. ... Show More Show Less

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Roundtable: Public Sector: Technology Modernization in a Constrained Environment
Farrah Watson, Director Analyst, Gartner
Join this roundtable to hear how experienced CFOs have navigated technology modernization during times of fiscal constraint. Discover practical strategies for balancing tight budgets with innovation, driving efficiency and resilience through smart tech investments, and aligning modernization efforts with operational goals. Attendees will engage in open discussion, ask questions, and gain actionable insights for leading their organizations through change and achieving sustainable technology progress in challenging times. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

Public Sector Roundtable: Navigating Talent Challenges and Culture in Government Finance
Farrah Watson, Director Analyst, Gartner
In this roundtable, government CFOs will share insights and experiences on navigating today’s disruptive environment, including the challenges of a shrinking workforce. The discussion will focus on adapting to budget constraints, reimagining financial operations with fewer resources, and fostering collaboration to maintain effectiveness. Participants will exchange practical strategies for building resilient teams and have the opportunity to connect with peers, discuss real-world challenges, and learn from diverse perspectives tailored to their organizational needs. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

Roundtable: Getting Strategic in P2P and O2C Technology-Driven Improvement
Tamara Shipley, VP Analyst, Gartner
Discover strategies for technology-driven improvement in P2P and O2C processes that span multiple functions, including upstream procurement and sales. Learn from peers on what’s worked to prioritize high-impact projects and how to harness AI and automation to drive efficiency and insights. Leave equipped with new tactics and peer-tested solutions for advancing your organization’s P2P and O2C. ... Show More Show Less

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Connagh Hopkins
Head of Business Planning and Reporting, Western Power 

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