Gartner HR Conference Sessions

Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference dives deep into key topics for CHROs and their leadership teams and how they must redefine employee growth and success within an integrated human-technology workforce. Attend to address your organization’s mission-critical challenges.

2025 Conference Theme

Accelerate Workforce Potential: Building New Foundations for Performance

In 2025, HR’s mandate is to configure a workforce and workplace that can pivot swiftly during times of change, innovate continuously and deliver superior performance, all empowered by technology. ​

Explore our conference sessions below, all developed with this theme in mind.

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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, Director, Advisory, 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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM AEDT

Signature Series: CHRO Leadership Vision---Top Trends & Priorities Shaping 2026
Aaron McEwan, VP, Advisory, Gartner
Each year Gartner surveys hundreds of HR leaders about their priorities and challenges for the coming year. Join this session to reveal the top CHRO trends and priorities for 2026, and to learn the implications and imperatives that will inform your strategic plan. ... Show More Show Less

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

02:00 PM - 02:45 PM AEDT

CHRO Circle Roundtable: How Can CHROs Embrace Digital Leadership in the Age of Emerging Technologies? (Multi-group)
Arj Bagga, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
In an era defined by rapid advancements in technology, particularly artificial intelligence, CHROs are uniquely positioned to drive digital transformation while maintaining a human-centric approach. As technology reshapes the workplace, CHROs must partner with their cross-functional colleagues to foster digital fluency and ensure ethical tech adoption. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to explore how CHROs can lead with vision and agility, leveraging technology to drive productivity, innovation, and engagement while ensuring inclusivity and trust. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM AEDT

CHRO Circle Roundtable: How Can CHROs Cultivate Culture in an Efficiency and Tech-Driven World? (Multi-group)
Anna Krasniewska, Group Vice President, Gartner
Culture remains the cornerstone of organizational success, particularly in today's fast-evolving workplace, where technology and humanity intersect, and efficiency is at a premium. CHROs must navigate the delicate balance of fostering human connection while integrating technologies that are redefining the future of work. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to discuss strategies for building cultures of trust, transparency, and belonging, energizing employees to thrive in a world where human potential and technological innovation must go hand in hand. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Hold Your Plans Lightly: Talent Strategy in an Era of External Disruption
Aaron McEwan, VP, Advisory, Gartner
The increased frequency and severity of geopolitical crises and climate events is set to wreak havoc on global talent strategies. Immigration and cross-border movement restrictions, infrastructure and supply chain disruption and entire regions becoming inaccessible will affect the availability of skilled talent and exacerbate challenges in attracting and retaining a thriving global workforce. CHROs will need to quickly reassess their workforce needs and develop more flexible and resilient talent strategies. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM AEDT

CHRO Circle Roundtable: Developing High-Impact Leaders and Managers for a Dynamic Business Landscape (Multi-group)
Arj Bagga, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Leader and manager development has consistently been a top priority for HR leaders. In a volatile business landscape where managers act as stewards of change for their employees, it is important to have leaders and managers who are fit for the task. However, many organizations feel that their leaders and managers are inadequately prepared to do so, leaving critical business value on the table. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers for a discussion on best practices for leader and manager development in an uncertain and demanding world. ... Show More Show Less

03:30 PM - 04:15 PM AEDT

CHRO Circle Roundtable: Driving Growth Through Strategic Talent Planning in a Changing Landscape (Multi-group)
Arj Bagga, VP, Team Manager, Gartner
Growth is a top priority for CEOs, and CHROs play a critical role of delivering the talent to fuel it. Yet, shifting demographics, political changes and technological advancements present challenges that are redefining labor markets. Join members of the CHRO Global Leadership Board and your peers to explore how HR leaders can spearhead organizational growth by strategically utilizing the talent necessary to thrive in this complex landscape. ... 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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