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

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

02:00 PM - 02:20 PM AEDT

Identify the Right Technology Solutions to Improve Strategic Workforce Planning
Brent Cassell, VP, Advisory, Gartner
HR leaders often struggle to select and deploy technology that will improve strategic workforce planning (SWP). Attend this session to assess the types of technologies available today and apply them for continuous, agile and collaborative SWP. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 05:30 AM 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

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

03:30 PM - 04:15 PM AEDT

Ask the Expert: Best Practices for Using GenAI in Performance Management
Laura Gardiner, Director Analyst, Gartner
GenAI has transformative potential for Performance Management, but also raises some unique challenges. From technology limitations and data privacy concerns to employee skepticism and regulatory considerations, this session will address questions about using GenAI for goal setting, ongoing feedback, performance evaluations and development planning. ... Show More Show Less
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Designing Future Focused Performance Management
Laura Gardiner, Director Analyst, Gartner
Implementing new Performance Management solutions can take so long that by the time employees first experience them, they already feel dated. As the pace of technology innovation increases, so does the pressure to innovate quickly. But innovation for the sake of innovation might not create the most effective approach. Join this session to learn how to evaluate today which emerging technologies will be cutting edge and aligned to your performance management aspirations tomorrow. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM AEDT

Use Critical Use Cases to Drive Best-Fit HR Technology Selection
Sam Grinter, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Gartner research shows that most HR Leaders regret their recent HR technology selection decisions. Lack of clarity on what's highest priority for the organization is a major contributing factor. Join this practical sesson to learn how the concept of critical use cases can help gain consensus on priorities and serve as the organizing principle throughout the entire selection process. ... Show More Show Less

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM AEDT

The Evolving World of HCM: A 2025 Perspective
Harsh Kundulli, VP Analyst, Gartner
Cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions have significantly advanced in recent years, evolving into more comprehensive platforms. Attend this session to explore the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the HCM market. Utilize Gartner's research materials to guide your HR technology investment decisions in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment. ... Show More Show Less

02:00 PM - 02:20 PM AEDT

Hype Cycle for Talent Management Technology
Laura Gardiner, Director Analyst, Gartner
Covering over 30 emerging innovations with the potential to impact Talent Management functions, the Hype Cycle for Talent Management Technology is an essential tool to evaluate and prioritize new technology investments. This presentation will familiarize HR leaders with key technologies transforming talent management and differentiate between hype and reality. ... 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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