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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

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Build HR's Digital Dexterity to Drive Organizational Success
      Laura Gardiner, Director Analyst, Gartner
      Is your HR team ready to support the enterprise in AI and digital transformations? Many HR teams struggle to support business leaders because they lack digital dexterity. In this session, CHROs can learn how to develop their team's digital dexterity in order to support the broader enterprise. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Hype Isn’t Value: Evaluate Emerging Technologies for Your HR
      Sam Grinter, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      The Hype Cycle for HR Technology is a critical tool for evaluating and prioritizing new technology investments. But how do you determine the business value or associated risks among over 30 enticing options? This session will provide you with the tools to perform horizon scanning and navigate through the wave of hype, revealing the potential of technologies relevant to your specific use case. We'll present an outcome-driven evaluation approach focused on the most essential and disruptive technologies. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

      Right-Size Your Skills-Based Talent Management Strategy for 2026
      Dion Love, VP, Advisory, Gartner
      Despite deep investment in skills-based initiatives, CHROs and their teams are seeing disappointing returns. This session addresses the need for a skills strategy that boosts talent fluidity while reducing wasted effort. Participants will learn Gartner’s framework to right-size their skills strategy, ensuring their workforce is prepared for changing business needs. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

      3 Keys to Secure HR Technology Funding Amid Cost Pressures
      Harsh Kundulli, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Difficulty in building an effective business case for investment is the No. 1 challenge for CHROs in advancing HR technology purchases. In today's environment of uncertainty and cost pressures, CHROs must follow 3 proven strategies to secure HR technology funding. Attend this session to learn those strategies. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

      From Meeting Demand to Delivering Value: The CHRO’s Guide to Strategic Stakeholder Management
      Robin Boomer, Sr Director, Advisory, Gartner
      CHROs are facing escalating demands while being expected to deliver with less budget, less bandwidth, and less support. To deliver on organizational needs while protecting HR resources, CHROs must shift from a reactive service delivery model to one that is value-optimized through strategic stakeholder management. Join this session to learn how to START actively shaping expectations, STOP the behaviors that drain HR resources, and help HR CONTINUE practices that link impact to performance. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

      How to Build Change Readiness in the Era of Never-Ending Change
      Neal Woolrich, Director, Advisory, Gartner
      Today, employees must absorb and adopt an onslaught of organizational change. But only 43% of leaders agree that employees can do so without experiencing undue stress. This session will help CHROs and their teams support leaders to develop employees’ skills to overcome common stressful barriers to change adoption increasing overall change success. ... Show More Show Less

      12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

      How to Train the Workforce for AI Readiness
      Anna Krasniewska, Group Vice President, Gartner
      Everyday AI further transforms what it means to be an “employee," and HR has the opportunity to help their workforce thrive in this new AI era. Join this session to learn how to target AI training to address different needs for executives, managers and employees and help them realize AI-enabled value. ... Show More Show Less

      02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

      Handshakes Over Handoffs: Achieving HR Transformation Through Intentional Collaboration
      Jonathan Tabah, Director, Advisory, Gartner
      CHROs are constantly transforming HR models to meet organizational needs. In 2024, 97% of HR functions reported restructuring, yet less than half achieved goals like strategic alignment or cost reduction. Tensions between HR roles (HRBPs, COEs, Shared Services) often hinder progress. To succeed, CHROs must build trust, drive shared accountability, and implement governance mechanisms. Join us to explore practical strategies for HR transformation. ... Show More Show Less

      02:00 PM - 02:30 PM AEDT

      How AI Changes Human Behavior and What to Do About It
      Anna Krasniewska, Group Vice President, Gartner
      GenAI has changed the way humans and machines relate to one another. Machines have gone from being our tools to becoming our teammates. When machines become conversational, humans respond with the full gamut of possible human emotions, from jealousy to love. How should CHROs plan for this much richer human-machine relationship and what are the pitfalls? This session provides tactics for CHROs taking on this new AI-infused workplace, exploring the behavioral byproducts of AI in the workplace, both good and bad. ... Show More Show Less

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      Director, People Support, Australian Government Department of Human Services

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