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 - 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 - 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

11:45 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

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM AEDT

Succeeding as a New-to-Role CFO
Dennis Gannon, VP Analyst, Gartner
Taking on a CFO role is an exciting and rewarding career milestone, but the skills that help you succeed as a CFO aren't always the same ones that helped you achieve the role. This session will look at success factors that accelerate a new CFO's time to impact and best practices in ensuring a successful first few years as a CFO. ... Show More Show Less

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM AEDT

Mobilizing the C-Suite on Cost: CFO-Led SG&A Cost Optimization Strategies

Vaughan Archer, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
SG&A cost optimization is no longer just a finance initiative — it’s a cross-functional leadership challenge. In this session, we’ll explore how CFOs can lead enterprisewide cost transformation by activating governance structures, setting targets that inspire, aligning executive stakeholders and embedding accountability across the C-suite. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM AEDT

Redefining the CFO: Three Strategic Roles for Maximizing ROI in Enterprise Data & Analytics
Valeria Di Maso, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
As organizations accelerate their investments in data and analytics, the expectations for CFOs are rapidly evolving. This session will explore how CFOs can transcend traditional finance roles to become enterprise data visionaries, enablers, and business partners — unlocking the full value of D&A investments and driving measurable business outcomes. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

Drive Accountability and Accuracy in Government Budgeting With a Performance-Driven Approach
Farrah Watson, Director Analyst, Gartner
This session explores how CFOs can achieve more accurate and effective government budgeting by setting clear accountability standards and adopting priority-based budgeting. By allocating resources to the most important services and community needs, governments can improve transparency, optimize resources, and make informed decisions, even during fiscal constraints. ... Show More Show Less

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM AEDT

A CFO’s Guide to Insightful Dashboards That Engage
Matthew Mowrey, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Creating impactful dashboards involves understanding visual perception, providing context that influences behavior and coaching your team to develop good habits. CFOs often have strong opinions about dashboards but don't always know what they want until they see it. This session frames what good looks like, so that CFOs can proactively and productively assist their development teams. ... Show More Show Less

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Head of Business Planning and Reporting, Western Power 

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