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      Conference Topics at a Glance

      Explore the key topics shaping this year’s program. Each has been thoughtfully curated to highlight emerging trends, industry insights and practical guidance. Dive into what’s guiding this year’s agenda and shaping the sessions you’ll experience.

      CHRO Effectiveness in the AI Era

      CHROs face unprecedented pressure in 2026 as AI becomes the top HR priority. Learn how to elevate your strategic influence by shaping an AI-enabled HR operating model, strengthening C‑suite alignment and guiding the enterprise through rapid AI‑driven transformation.

      Inclusion in a Transformed Workforce

      As organizations redesign work for a blended human–machine environment, inclusion strategies must evolve. Explore how to embed equitable practices into redefined roles, ensure algorithmic fairness and maintain accountability as work, skills and talent models shift.

      Employee Experience and Well-Being

      2026 research identifies systemic burnout as a critical threat to performance. Learn how to design employee experiences that reduce workload friction, support mental well-being, and sustain high performance amid continuous transformation and rising expectations.
      Look back at 2025 conference sessions

      Hundreds of conference sessions were presented each day at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference. While we work to develop this year’s agenda, filter to see sessions that align with your role and interests.

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      Monday, 17 November, 2025

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Transforming How Work Gets Done – HR's New Domain in the AI Era
      Katie Sutherland, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      Neal Woolrich, Director, Advisory, Gartner
      CEOs plan to fuel the next wave of growth by taking cost out of the business, reinvesting in growth areas, and capitalizing on AI. Achieving this vision will require transforming how work gets done across the enterprise. Join us to learn how HR can become an enterprise leader of the change that lies ahead by expanding from its traditional focus on the workforce to how work itself must change. ... Show More Show Less

      04:30 PM - 05:15 PM AEDT

      Guest Keynote: Navigating the Multi-Generational Workplace
      Dr. Paul Redmond, Former Director of Student Experience and Enhancement University of Liverpool
      Today’s workplace is more demographically diverse than ever. For the first time, four generations are working together, sharing the same workplaces, working on the same projects, vying for the same career opportunities. As a manager, you need to understand how to get the best from your multi-generational teams. This presentation will show you how to do it, and how, by harnessing ‘DQ’ (digital intelligence) and ‘EQ’ (emotional intelligence), you and your team can achieve excellence. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM AEDT

      Guest Keynote: Change Resilience
      Kath Koschel, Founder; Resilience Expert, The Kindness Factory
      Change is a reality for all, and it comes at us in many ways. But be careful, history shows that only a small number of change strategies succeed. Your people will enable it or obstruct it. Kath knows what it takes to support change in an organisation. Having high instances of change in both her personal and professional life, Kath now helps organisations around the world to adapt to the new, pushing progress forward and into the now and future through a proven framework of gratitude, perspective and kindness. Kath will build a bespoke offering with key and actionable take aways for the audience to implement immediately to overcome resistance, manage the change process and land on key messages for your business ... Show More Show Less

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      “A great opportunity to take time out of the work week and invest in learning from industry professionals. A diverse conference agenda that kept me fully engaged and already looking forward to next year.” 

      Jodie Mather
      Director, People Support, Australian Government Department of Human Services

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