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. ​

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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

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT

Dayforce: Leading with trust: Redefining workforce governance in the age of AI
Christina Waddy, DVP - Public Sector, Large Enterprise, Dayforce
For today’s CHROs, workforce governance is no longer a compliance exercise; it’s a strategic mandate. As organisations implement AI and emerging technologies, trust, transparency, and accountability are becoming essential building blocks for sustainable success.

In this session, we’ll explore how unified data across HR, Finance, and Operations can strengthen compliance, improve visibility, build trust, and prepare them for responsible adoption. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM AEDT

Roundtable: Translating AI’s Promise into HR Results: From Hype to Human Impact, moderated by Cornerstone
An interactive workshop discussing HR’s role in responsible and valuable AI

AI is no longer just hype - it’s reshaping how organisations make workforce decisions, from predicting future skills to optimising workforce mix and productivity. Yet most HR functions are still experimenting, with few having the governance or skills to turn promise into results.

In this highly interactive roundtable, you’ll explore the two most critical building blocks for HR leaders in 2026:

The Non-Negotiables: How HR must lead on AI governance, ethics, and data stewardship to build trust and transparency into strategic workforce decisions.
The Skills: How to identify the right AI use cases - from workforce planning and skills intelligence to automation - and ensure they deliver long-term business and talent value.

Through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises, you’ll leave with practical frameworks to align AI with your workforce strategy and build an HR function that leads, not follows, in the AI era. ... Show More Show Less

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM AEDT

Oracle: Agentic AI for HR Leadership Transformation
Rachel Kerr, HCM Practice Lead, Oracle
The era of agentic HCM is here. More than a set of tools, it’s a profound transformation toward harnessing AI to enhance your workforce & future-proof your organisation.

Join this session to discover how leading organisations are leveraging the latest technology innovations to evolve for the new world of work—making smarter decisions, maximising efficiencies, cutting costs & guiding their teams to success in today’s evolving business landscape ... 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

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM AEDT

Workday: Unlocking Agility, Unleashing Human Potential
The future of work is here, and HR teams have the unique opportunity to take a leadership role during this time of rapid change. Join this session to learn how Workday is helping to drive adaptability and scalability through innovation and human-machine collaboration. ... 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

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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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